Pay Farmers now not 3rd January 2022- Agriculture Expert
• Government must urgently pay farmers• Farmers were supposed to be paid their money before 2021/2022 farming preparations.• Government announces that it will recommence the
Category : Agriculture
Stronger Kwacha cushions Imported Fruits
• Shocks on rising fuel prices on importers are being cushioned by the US dollar.• As long as the Zambian Kwacha will remain in the
Hike in fuel prices will increase cost of farming inputs – Expert
• Farming inputs to increase following upward adjustment in fuel prices• Farmers will be failing to transport their products to various markets.• Government must find
Namwala women empowered with Beehives
• Women have been given Chickens to keep in order to sustain their lives.• They have also received beehives for bee keeping• Young people have
CSO-SUN urges Government to make nutritious food affordable
• Mutale Nalumango indicated the need for countries including Zambia to increase investment to nutrition.• She indicated that good nutrition is the pre-requisite to human
Government has no money to pay farmers – Minister
• The coffers are empty.• Government is mobilizing funds to pay the affected farmers.• FRA was allowed to export 450, 000 metric tonnes of maize
10 local Agro-businesses receive Grants
• More than 150, 000 small scale farmers will directly benefit and transition to greener and more sustainable Agri-food systems by 2025.• Government attaches great
Government challenges farmers to take Agriculture as a business
• It is high time that farmers start looking at farming differently.• They should consider it as a business.• Farmers must shift from subsistence farming
Livestock Union urges Poultry farmers to take extra care of chickens
• Poultry farmers must put in extra effort in running their poultry businesses to prevent losses.• Rainy season poses a challenge in the poultry business
Chisamba Tomato processing plant on course
• The processing plant will cost about US$ 5 million in phase one.• The contractor for the project is on site.• The project is expected