Ministry of Agriculture Launches Second Edition of Integrated Fall Armyworm Management Manual
Lusaka, Zambia – 4 July 2026
ZAMBIA PROJECTED TO PRODUCE NEARLY 5 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF MAIZE
140 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFIT FROM CLIMATE-SMART SOLAR IRRIGATION SCHEME IN CHIPATA
By GLORIA SIWISHA
GOVERNMENT URGES FARMERS TO REPORT FLOODED FIELDS TO DMMU
By CEASAR MBEWE GOVERNMENT has advised farmers in Samfya District in Luapula Province to quickly report fields affected by heavy rains through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to ensure timely assistance. Speaking during a tour of Njipi Camp under Kapolombo Block, District Agriculture Coordinator (DACO) Musonda Munshya, urged farmers to report incidents of […]
FLOODS RAVAGE CROPS IN CHITAMBO DISTRICT
By LENZY MWILA AND CEASAR MBEWE FLOODS have destroyed 40 hectares of crop fields posing a threat on households’ food security in Gibson area of Chitambo district in Central province. “40 hectares of crops which is 25 hectares of maize and 15 hectares of cassava have been destroyed, impacting 70 households. For many families, […]
GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER 40 MECHANIZATION CENTRES
By LAWRENCE KABUTU Government has handed over 40 Mechanization Service Centres alongside sets of high tech agricultural equipment and machinery supported through the African Development Bank across 12 districts in Southern and North Western Provinces. Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Administration Yvonne Mpundu, confirmed the development during the official handover and commissioning of Mechanization Service Centres […]
Crop Forecast Survey (CFS) Pre-Test – Kabwe
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) are jointly conducting a pre-test of the Crop Forecast Survey (CFS) in Kabwe as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen agricultural data systems in Zambia. The CFS is a critical national exercise that provides timely and reliable insights into agricultural production, supporting evidence-based planning and […]
New Gender Audit to strengthen equality and efficiency in Ministry of Agriculture
By Dorcas Kabuya The Ministry of Agriculture working with the Gender Division supported by CAB International, is validating the Gender Audit Report that is aimed at informing policy, improve how the Ministry plans and enhancing institutional performance, while promoting gender equality and social inclusion. CAB International Regional Director, Dr. Natasha Mwila, said the Audit has […]
FRA Surpasses Maize Purchase Target in North-Western Province
Farmers, Stakeholders Gather in Chisamba for 2025 GART Seed Fair
