Farmers
Zambian coverage mentioning farmers, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
17 stories indexed
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Business
FRA buys over 680,000MT of maize, pays farmers K3.4bn
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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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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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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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Business
Tobacco farmers call for greater investment, policy
THE Tobacco Association of Zambia (TAZ) has called for increased investment, innovative financing mechanisms and continued policy reforms aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of Zambia’s tobacco industry amid growing global market pressures. Speaking during the 61st Annual Congress of…
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Business
Why a Stronger Food System Starts with Stronger Partnerships
As Zambia marked Farmers’ Day on 3 August, much of the conversation rightly focused on the men and women who work tirelessly to feed the nation. Their contribution to the country’s economy, food security and livelihoods deserves recognition. But Farmers’ Day is also an opportunity…
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Agriculture
Why are rape prices falling to as low as K60/50Kg in Lusaka?
Vegetable rape farmers have raised concern over
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Agriculture
Do you know why Zambian garlic sells for K30/Kg and Chinese garlic for K90/Kg?
The National Association for Smallholder Farmers (NASFA)
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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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Agriculture
Petauke DC urges FSP loan repayment
Petauke District Commissioner (DC) Wachepa Phiri has urged beneficiaries of the Food Security Pack (FSP) Programme to prioritise repaying the government loan after harvesting their crops. Mr Phiri says timely repayment will allow other vulnerable but viable farmers to benefit from the programme and contribute…
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Business
No more medas for fertiliser – HH
…promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged that there shall be no…
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Agriculture
FRA set to open three Satellite depots in Mungwi
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is set to open three additional satellite depots in Mungwi District in Northern Province this week. This is in response to the surge in maize deliveries by farmers in the 2026 maize marketing season in the district. Food Reserve Agency…
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Agriculture
Agricultural expert welcomes FRA Maize price increase.
An agricultural expert has praised Government’s decision to increase the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) maize buying price from K340 to K347 per 50-kilogram bag, saying the move will improve farmers’ incomes and encourage agricultural production. Agricultural expert Dr. Oliver Bulaya Kandela said the price adjustment…
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Business
FRA buys 61,408 metric tonnes in North-Western
He Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far purchased 61,408 metric tonnes of Grade A white maize from farmers in North- Western Province. FRA Head of Corporate Communication, John Chipandwe, says the purchases were recorded from 176 established satellite depots currently open and operational in…
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Agriculture
FRA buys 165,684 bags of maize in Mpongwe
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has purchased 165,684 bags by 50 kilograms of maize from farmers in Mpongwe District. Mpongwe District Commissioner, Mwambashi Mwitwa, says the maize was bought from 19 satellite depots across the district. Speaking during the launch of the 2026/2027 input redemption…
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Politics
Trump Threatens Canada With 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50% starting January 1, 2027, escalating the trade confrontation between Washington and Ottawa. Trump accused Canada of imposing excessively high tariffs on U.S. farmers
