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 ...

By Brandon Moss AgriFocus Africa July 31, 2025 Kabwe—Zambia is fast becoming a regional seed production hub, thanks to strategic investments and policy reforms. The latest milestone is the opening of Bayer’s €32 million maize seed facility in Kabwe, inaugurated by President Hakainde Hichilema and Bayer CEO Bill Anderson. The facility triples Zambia’s capacity for ...

Agriculture ministers and top-level policymakers from 14 African countries will meet with their counterparts from three Asian countries in Hanoi on 15 July 2025 to discuss making agrifood production more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable to reduce high levels of hunger, malnutrition and poverty in both regions. The High-Level Inter-regional Knowledge Exchange on One Country ...

Chinese and Zambian personnel pose in front of harvested crops, showcasing the achievements and friendship from the cooperation. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s top market regulator stepped up its efforts to promote agricultural standardization in Zambia, as part of its broader push to strengthen people-to-people ties and boost the quality of agricultural production under the ...

Published: July 11, 2025 Written by AgriFocus Africa Editorial Team In a strategic move that promises to reshape Southern Africa’s energy map, Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to construct high-capacity fuel storage tanks in Walvis Bay, Namibia. These tanks—designed to hold a staggering 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel—will serve as a distribution ...

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 ...