NANCY MWAPE, Lusaka
FARMERS and grain traders have commended Government for formalising maize and mealie meal trade with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the development will improve sustainability of the industry and contribute towards economic growth. (more…)
KELLY NJOMBO, Lusaka THE private sector needs to urgently invest in livestock value chain through the establishment of processing industries to create a readily available market for farmers in view…
KELLY NJOMBO, Lusaka IN THE wake of climate change, the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has urged farmers to insure their crops and livestock to lessen the impact on their…
Analysis: BENEDICT TEMBO
THE planting season is on the horizon and seed companies will start bombarding farmers with the maize seed on offer. (more…)
KALONDE NYATI and MAYENGO NYIRENDA, Petauke
THE continued installation of communication towers in the country has enhanced the distribution of farming inputs through improved mobile phone signal, Zamtel Limited says. (more…)
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka
THE Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) is in discussion with Government on the possibility of setting up a mechanisation fund to help small-scale farmers embrace modern ways of farming. (more…)
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka
OVER 14,000 smallholder farmers will be able to produce various crops throughout the year through irrigation once the US$200 million irrigation project is completed. (more…)
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ALL human beings on earth and in space, regardless of state, race, eye or skin colour, need certain amounts of good food daily to live and remain productive. (more…)