Farmer
Zambian coverage mentioning farmer, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
72 stories
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Agriculture
If fluctuating tomato prices are a trend, why are farmers still losing out?
According to a check done by the
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Africa & World
Renaldo Gouws Blasts Ramaphosa over Reported Plan to Give 2.5 Million Hectares of State-Owned Land to Black Farmers — “Why are Farmers from Other Races Not Being Given the Same Opportunity?”
Africa’s land reform debate has come into the spotlight after a post by Renaldo Gouws criticised a reported government plan to allocate 2.5
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Agriculture
ZASTA urges farmers to stop redeeming fertilizer only without seeds in E-voucher system
The Zambia Seed Trade Association (ZASTA) has
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Agriculture
Kaoma farmers go unpaid for weeks contrary to 2-3 days Presidential directive
Kaoma District Agricultural Coordinator (DACO), Chabalanga Ng’ambi
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Politics
65-Year-Old Farmer Makes Two-Day Journey from Livingstone to Meet Vice President
65-year-old farmer Caroline Mwiya from Livingstone has made a two-day journey to Lusaka to meet...
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Agriculture
Central Province Farmers Urged to Keep Enough Food on Climate Concerns as FRA Surpasses Maize Target
Farmers in Zambia’s Central Province have been urged to keep enough maize for household consumption...
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Business
Government commended swift payment of farmers
The Kabwe Farmer’s Cooperative Society has commended Government for prompt payment of farmers who supply maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the ongoing crop marketing season. Kabwe Farmer’s Cooperative Society Chairperson, Eugene Mwitumwa says the prompt payment of farmers will make it easy…
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Agriculture
Farmer battles armed robbers, loses K5,000 and phone
A LUANO farmer showed unexpected bravery after fighting back against armed robbers who burst into his home at midnight and sprayed him in the eyes
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Business
Government sets January 10 deadline for FRA farmer payments
RELIEF is on the horizon for Zambia’s maize farmers as government announces that all outstanding payments to Food Reserve Agency (FRA) suppliers will be cleared
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Business
Farmers, agribusinesses report growth under EU-backed financing through local banks
ZAMBIAN farmers and agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are reporting increased production, improved resilience to climate shocks and expanded market opportunities after accessing financing
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Business
Zambian farmers, SMEs gain access to finance with European Investment Bank support
FOR many Zambian farmers and agricultural SMEs, the biggest challenge has never been land or hard work, it has been access to affordable financing. To
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Agriculture
Kasambo Urges Farmers to Prepare for El Niño
Mpongwe West Member of Parliament Emmanuel Kasambo has urged farmers in his constituency to prepare adequately for the anticipated El Niño conditions. In an interview with Diamond News, Mr Kasambo says farmers should avoid selling all their produce to ensure they have sufficient food supplies…
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Business
Zambian farmers urged to follow weather advisories
The Ministry of Agriculture has urged farmers to closely monitor official weather forecasts and agricultural advisories as they prepare for the 2026/2027 farming season. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Balewa Zyuulu, said timely access to weather and agricultural information…
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Politics
US Ambassador Says He Personally Presented a Plan to President Ramaphosa to Support Rural Farmers and Combat Rural Crime, Calling It a Top Priority for South Africa
United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell III says he personally met with President Cyril Ramaphosa and presented proposals aimed at supporting rural farmers and tackling rural
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Crime & Courts
Anti-graft agency arrests two for allegedly demanding bribe from farmer
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and jointly charged two Food Reserve Agency (FRA) officers for allegedly soliciting and receiving a K2,500 bribe from a farmer in Chibombo District. The officers are Hapenga Beene, 27, of Keembe, Chibombo District, and Inonge Mwaiba, 26, of Kawama…
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Business
Yango Food and Weac Conclude Farmer’s Month Campaign with Beneficiary Handover
Zambia, 11th September 2026: Yango Food, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has concluded its Farmer’s Month initiative in partnership with the Women’s Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC), culminating in an official handover ceremony held at the WEAC offices in Lusaka. The handover marked…
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Business
Cotton Sector Needs at Least 50,000 Farmers to Support Textile Revival
Zambia must increase its cotton farmer base to at least 50,000 if the revival of Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles is to drive a meaningful recovery of the country’s cotton industry, says the Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ). In an interview with Diamond News, CAZ Executive Director…
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Business
Tobacco Board of Zambia Calls for Review of Law to Protect Small-Scale Farmers on Pricing
The Tobacco Board of Zambia -TBZ- has proposed that the Tobacco Act No. 10 of 2022 be revised to give the board a clear mandate on tobacco price formulation and curb the exploitation of small-scale farmers. TBZ Chairperson Dr. Phil Daka said the current legal…
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Politics
65-Year-Old Farmer Makes Two-Day Journey from Livingstone to Meet Vice President
65-year-old farmer Caroline Mwiya from Livingstone has made a two-day journey to Lusaka to meet Republican Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango and thank her for supporting President Hakainde Hichilema. Ms Mwiya says she was inspired by Maggie Sapatu, who previously travelled from Mwinilunga to State…
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Business
Central Province Farmers Urged to Keep Enough Food on Climate Concerns as FRA Surpasses Maize Target
Farmers in Zambia’s Central Province have been urged to keep enough maize for household consumption as the country prepares for a potentially dry 2026/27 farming season. Central Province Principal Public Relations Officer, Tobias Phiri, says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far bought 102,964.20…
