Zambian ministers credit African Development Fund for fertilizer self- sufficiency boost, increased capacity for 250,000 new skilled workers LUSAKA, Zambia, October 11, 2025/ — Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and regional competitiveness.” ADF deputies, who are gathered in Zambia’s ...

ADF-deputies at the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and regional competitiveness.” ADF deputies, who are gathered in Zambia’s capital for a meeting on the Fund’s 17th replenishment, visited two project sites on Tuesday, 7 October ...

British impact investor AgDevCo announced today a US$10 million loan to Zambia’s Hybrid Poultry to finance the construction of a modern abattoir and expand processing capacity. The investment is expected to strengthen Zambia’s poultry value chain, improve food safety standards, and create hundreds of jobs. Hybrid Poultry, one of Zambia’s largest producers, supplies both domestic ...

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – October 3, 2025 – Smallholder farmers across Africa are increasingly adopting regenerative agriculture practices to boost productivity while protecting the environment. This was the key outcome of the Second Roundtable of African Farmers, which brought together farmers from Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia. ...

Despite early optimism and government backing, the cage fish farming initiative in Siavonga District is facing serious headwinds. Launched in 2024 to boost tilapia production and reduce reliance on imported fish, the program has seen a wave of farmer withdrawals due to unsustainable feed costs, poor water quality, and weak market linkages. A September 20th ...

As September unfolds, poultry farmers across sub-Saharan Africa are facing a volatile mix of weather conditions that are testing the resilience of their flocks and infrastructure. From Lusaka to Nairobi, the combination of patchy rainfall, cooler-than-average mornings, and rising midday humidity is creating a delicate balancing act for poultry producers.  Current Weather Snapshot: September 14–15, ...

By Brandon Moss As the chill of winter recedes and the soil begins to warm, September marks a pivotal moment for growers across Southern Africa. From Lusaka to Limpopo, this is the season of renewal—when gardens, fields, and urban plots come alive with promise. Whether you’re a commercial farmer or a backyard enthusiast, now is ...

Lusaka, Zambia/Brandon Moss Agriculture is more than just a livelihood in Africa—it’s the backbone of the continent’s economy. With nearly 70% of Africans relying on farming for survival, and agriculture contributing around 30% to GDP, the sector holds immense potential to drive economic transformation. Yet, despite possessing 25% of the world’s arable land, Africa produces ...

By Brandon Moss  Zambia has taken a major leap toward climate resilience by installing over 200 automated weather stations across the country. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, is part of a broader strategy to modernize agriculture and mitigate the devastating effects of climate change. Speaking at the Global National ...

By Brandon Moss  Lusaka, Zambia — In a decisive step toward regional agricultural integration, Kenya and Zambia have opened new partnership avenues aimed at strengthening food systems, enhancing seed resilience, and boosting livestock health across borders. Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, met with Zambia’s Minister of Agriculture, Reuben Mutolo, on Thursday to initiate institutional ...