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Zambia has enough maize grain – MAZ
The Millers Association of Zambia -MAZ- says the country has enough maize grain to last up to the next harvest period. MAZ President Andrew Chintala says there is therefore no
Zambia puts restriction on Maize Exports
Minister of Agriculture Michael Katambo says government has put an administrative measure on the export of maize outside the country. Mr. Katambo says the restrictive measure is not a ban
AKTC scoop National Energy Globe Award.
BayWa r.e. solar project at Agricultural Knowledge and Training Centre (AKTC) farm has received the National Energy Globe Award for its photovoltaic battery storage system. This solar installation generates 450
Seed Co source more liquidity on Botswana bourse
Seed Co International the pan Africa seed manufacturer has listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) to strengthen and enhance visibility of the company’s brand and regional operations. According
Climate change risks escalates
Oxfam International said climate change has set the planet on fire with millions already feeling the impacts. Apollos Nwafor, Pan Africa Director of Oxfam International believes the faster governments embrace the
President calls for aquaculture ventures
President Edgar Lungu has advised farmers to start investing in fish farming, to halt importing of fish from other countries. The President further said farmers cultivating maize and soya beans
FISP inputs reach remote areas on time
Timely delivery of farming inputs has been applauded by farmers from the remote districts of north-western province. Farmers in the province have already received inputs before the on-set of rains.
Agriculture windfall for African countries
World Bank has announced plans to disburse, via the International Development Association (IDA), $190 million to support agricultural colleges in six African countries – Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi
AGCO’s Future Farm to drive on-farm mechanisation
Your Agriculture Company (AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure has urged the farming community to utilise mechanisation to spur production. “The transformation of on-farm mechanisation
BoZ revokes Afgri Leasing services Licence
Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has revoked the licence of Afgri Leasing Services Limited following the decision by the firm to voluntarily cease operations. The revocation of the licence entails that
