A recent initiative led by the European Union in Zambia is helping to address one of agriculture’s biggest barriers—limited access to finance for women. The “Boosting Women in Agribusiness (WomeninAg)” Pitch Night, held in Lusaka, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders to unlock new opportunities for women-led agribusinesses. Why Closing the Gender Finance Gap ...

Africa’s agricultural economy depends not only on production but also on the movement of food across borders. Every day, thousands of small-scale traders transport essential goods such as maize, beans, fruits, and vegetables between countries, playing a vital role in feeding communities and sustaining regional markets. Yet for many years, these traders have faced major ...

As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming systems across Africa, the adoption of climate-smart crops is emerging as a critical solution to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural growth. Erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures are forcing farmers to rethink what they grow and how they grow it. Across the Sahel region, drought-resistant ...

In the farming districts north of Lusaka, change is taking root. Along the Great North Road in Kapiri Mposhi and as far as Mufulira District, smallholder farmers are reporting higher yields, improved soil management and better incomes — driven by a redesigned subsidy system that puts choice directly in their hands. The Farmer Input Support ...

The agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships. ABUJA, Nigeria, February 26, 2026/ — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a $16.61 million grant agreement ...

BMG – an authorised distributor for over 50 years of Bijur Delimon lubrication systems – supplies and supports the full range of manual and fully automated lubrication equipment throughout Southern and Central Africa. Five-decade partnership delivers dependable lubrication solutions. “Through this partnership – which has been in place since1974 – we are able to offer ...

How the Emergency Food Production Facility is reducing food and fertiliser import dependence A crisis that reshaped Zambia’s agriculture When the Russia–Ukraine conflict erupted in February 2022, global fertiliser markets were thrown into turmoil. Prices surged, supplies tightened and African farmers—already operating on thin margins—were pushed to the brink. In Zambia, the impact was immediate ...

Zambia has accelerated reforms to its Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) through the nationwide rollout of a digital e-voucher system, covering all districts. The system is anchored in the Zambia Integrated Agricultural Management Information System (ZIAMIS), which supports beneficiary targeting, transaction tracking, and logistics monitoring. By replacing physical input distribution with a digital platform, the ...

The rainy season across Zambia has intensified, with widespread rainfall saturating soils to nearly full capacity. According to the Zambia Meteorological Department, soil moisture levels are currently between 90–100 percent, and forecasts indicate that heavy rains will continue into January and February. While this provides excellent growing conditions, it also raises the risk of flooding ...

Image: BMG@Nampo 2022 January 29–31 | Agro & Poultry Africa – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Agro & Poultry Africa International Trade Exhibition returns to Dar es Salaam’s Diamond Jubilee Hall. This longstanding trade show covers a broad spectrum of agricultural sectors, including crop production, aquaculture, poultry, dairy, irrigation systems, livestock, farm machinery, and food ...