MOReDeP’s Training of Trainers in the Western Province
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MOReDeP- A research paper on RYMV (Rice Yellow Mottle Virus) has been published
Market-oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) has been collaborating with Dr. Rabson Mulenga from Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) for research on rice pathology, and a produced research paper, “Coat protein genealogy and complete genome characterization of field isolates of Rice yellow mottle virus from Zambia”, was published in “Journal of Phytopathology”. The article can be […]
MOReDeP- Market-Oriented Rice Production training programs began in Western and Luapula
Market-oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) started a training program to empower smallholder farmers with a set of capacities to undertake “Rice Production as a Business” in a sustainable manner. The program targets 9,000 farmers this season and has already conducted various activities including sensitization sessions, market surveys, stakeholder matching forums, rice production technical training sessions, […]
MOReDeP- Quality rice seeds were harvested in Mansa
Market-Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) harvested about 15 tons of quality rice seeds in ZARI’s Mansa Research Station, and more seeds are being harvested in Mongu Resarch Station and Mt.Makulu Research Station. These seeds will be distributed to farmers for their cultivation next season through MOReDeP’s project activity.
MOReDeP promotes mechanised rice production in Chitambo
By Chisanga Morgan As demand for rice increases in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) through Market Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) to promote rice mechanization among small-scale farmers in Chitambo so as increase their productivity. MOReDeP has in recent parts expressed worry by the poor […]
MOReDeP- Improving rice seeds in Zambia
To make quality rice seeds widely available, it is critical to establish a functional mechanism of the production of quality certified rice seeds and the maintenance of the early generation seeds. For the purpose of the capacity development of human resources engaging in such activities, the Market-Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) conducted a training on […]
MOReDeP- Rice seeds are ready to harvest!
Market-Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) is growing rice seeds in the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute’s research fields (ZARI) in various regions, and about 30 tons of quality rice seeds are ready to harvest. These seeds will be distributed to farmers for their cultivation next season through MOReDeP’s project activity.
MOReDeP conducts refresher trainings on rice farming in Luapula
Market-Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) conducted refresher trainings on harvest and post-harvest handling for extension officers and lead farmers in the Luapula province. After this trainings, the participants are expected to work as trainers for farmers in their camps and disseminate the knowledge acquired in the training. Harvest and post-harvest handling is one of the important […]
MOReDeP conducts training for ZARI staff on rice farming machines
JICA’s Market-Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP) in collaboration with YANMAR, a renowned Japanese company that manufactures agriculture equipment and machinery conducted practical training sessions for 8 Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) staff on how to operate and maintain agriculture equipment such as power tillers for paddy rice fields, mini combine harvesters and small rice milling […]
MOReDeP participated in ZARI’s Open and Field Day
The Market Oriented Rice Development Project (MOReDeP), a project jointly implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), showcased its activities during the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) Open and Field Day held at ZARI Mt. Makulu Research Station on the 24th March 2023. The 2023 Open and Field Day, […]
