Farmers
Zambian coverage mentioning farmers, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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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
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
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
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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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
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…
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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
Lusaka Province reportedly boosts food security with distribution of wetland inputs to farmers
The Lusaka Provincial Administration has announced the completion of wetland inputs distribution across all six districts in the province, as part of government’s efforts to boost food security. Logic Lukwanda, Principal Public Relations Officer at Lusaka Provincial Administration, said the intervention targeted dry-season and year-round…
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Agriculture
Local fertilizer blending has not reduced prices – McLeod
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) Wheat Chairperson,
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Agriculture
ZNFU, Govt wheat production figures fail to tally
The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) and
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Agriculture
Irrigation critical to producing 1 million MT of wheat by 2031
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) Wheat Chairperson
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Agriculture
Seeds Available, Markets Missing
Farmers urge Government to open FRA to indigenous crops as drought fears, declining traditional varieties...
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Agriculture
Without water and grass, 7.4 million cattle target will fail – NASFA
National Association of Smallholder Farmers (NASFA) has
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Agriculture
Should FRA sell old maize stocks to create room for new stock?
The National Association of Smallholder Farmers (NASFA)
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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
Insurance Must Reach More Zambians
Government challenges industry to take affordable insurance to farmers, informal workers and small businesses as...
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Agriculture
Enact law to stop raw maize exports or open franchise firms abroad – NASFA, LCU
The National Association of Smallholder Farmers (NASFA)
