FRA pays out over K1 billion to maize farmers
• This is for the total quantity of maize purchased as at 25th September 2023 which is 343,013.60 metric tonnes.• The quantity is equivalent to
Category : Agriculture
African Swine Fever puts pork value chain under threat
• Pig farmers should not hesitate to report to the nearest veterinary office upon noticing strange behavior on their animals.• The killing of over 500
ZEMA approves two organic fertilizer blending plants in Chilanga
• The two projects are both proposed to be set up in Chilanga District of Lusaka Province.• The total cost is US$ 2,000,000 and US$
FRA not selling maize, millers to buy from open market
• Some millers have continued making maize purchase applications to FRA.• FRA is no longer selling maize.• Millers should buy the commodity directly from farmers
Soya bean rust hampers projected crop production of 1 million metric tonnes
• The Association would have come close to meeting the projected production for 2023.• Eastern and Central provinces have been severely affected by soya bean
India’s rice export ban likely to affect Zambia
• There is a lot of Indian rice that comes into the country, both regular and basmati rice.• This may trigger higher prices on the
SAFADA advises FRA to prioritize household food security
• If the maize buying period is extended, it may create hunger in the community.• Farmers may end up selling all their grain.• Very soon
FRA pays out over K595 million to farmers
• FRA has so far purchased a total of 146,948.50 metric tonnes as of 25th July, 2023.• This translates into 2,938,970 X 50kg bags of
SAFADA expresses mixed feelings on recorded maize bumper harvest
• It will be tricky to confirm that the country has a bumper harvest.• Farmers faced a number of challenges in terms of input supply,
ZNFU calls for regulated exports of soyabeans
• The Union is disappointed that soyabeans will not be part of the FRA strategic reserves this marketing season.• This development should be re-visited.• ZNFU