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.
In Zambia Agriculture plays a key role of supporting industries by the production of the required raw materials , producing exportable agricultural goods, generating employment particularly in rural areas, as well as providing food stuffs essential for the sustenance of acceptable nutrition standards and levels.
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Email: infor@agriculture.gov.zm
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