Participants in the Circo Massimo Farmers’ Market. (Photo courtesy of CIDSE)  As African and European leaders met to shape agricultural policy, farmers and civil society groups gathered nearby to raise urgent concerns over the future of farming in Africa, calling especially on protection for traditional seed systems and a ban on the export of toxic ...

OCP Africa, a subsidiary Morocco OCP, has two cooperation agreements with Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Industrial Development Corporation. The first agreement to advance sustainable agriculture by emphasizing farmer empowerment, building, and customized fertilizer solutions This initiative will utilize tools such as soil mapping and a GIS-based platform productivity and promote informed farming practices. ...

Just a few years ago, Grey Njhovu’s farm in the Zambian town of Mumbwa was very different to the way it looks today: he used to work little more than two hectares – the lion’s share of his 50 hectares of land lay fallow and unused. These days, Njhovu farms 15 hectares, growing for the ...

The government has finalized bilateral negotiations with the South African government concerning the export of fresh avocado fruits. Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo noted that the ministry is collaborating with avocado farmers to ensure compliance with the export conditions outlined in the agreement. The announcement was made in a speech delivered by Ministry Acting Permanent Secretary ...

The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major threat to agriculture worldwide. This rapidly proliferating pest particularly targets essential cereal crops such as maize and seriously compromises global food security. Originating in the USA, the Fall Armyworm has proliferated exponentially on the African continent, where its massive invasion has caused extremely serious agricultural losses. In ...

M2i Group launches an innovative solution against the Fall Armyworm in maize in Zambia! The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major threat to agriculture worldwide. This rapidly proliferating pest particularly targets essential cereal crops such as maize and seriously compromises global food security. Originating in the USA, the Fall Armyworm has proliferated exponentially on ...

Zambia continues to experience severe load shedding, despite recent heavy rainfall and flooding. The prolonged drought that began in early 2024 drastically reduced water levels in key reservoirs like Lake Kariba, severely limiting hydroelectric power generation for both Zimbabwe and Zambia. While recent rains have improved water levels – rising to 476 meters with 9.6% ...

In recent years, mushroom farming has gained traction in Zambia, offering individuals and communities sustainable source of income. Beyond boosting the local economy, this growing sector transforms lives, particularly for women and youth, by providing opportunities for self-sufficiency and financial independence. Tomaida Ziwa, a 55-year-old single mother from Chipata in eastern Zambia, is a testament ...

Key points: With a shared faith in God and a love for Africa, Larry and Jane Kies dedicated over 30 years to agriculture and education in The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe. Larry Kies achieved productivity at the church’s Nyadire Farm, which provided affordable agricultural produce to the mission and local community. The Kieses’ service ...

By Lloyd Mbulwe (Ph.D), Acting Chief Agriculture Research Officer (CARO)-Crop Improvement and Agronomy (CIA). Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI), Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has tremendous agricultural potential, with over half of its land being classified as prime for agriculture production. Our primary staple crops – maize, sorghum, millet, cassava and groundnuts – are mainly cultivated by smallholder farmers, who form the backbone ...