Category: Analysis

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Zambia Launches $3.6 Million Climate Monitoring Initiative to Strengthen Early Warning Systems

Zambia Launches $3.6 Million Climate Monitoring Initiative to Strengthen Early Warning Systems

Zambia’s $3.6M Climate Monitoring Initiative The Zambian government has launched a $3.6 million climate monitoring initiative, a move that carries significant implications for the country’s agricultural sector, which remains the primary livelihood for the majority of Zambians. Announced in Lusaka, the initiative is designed to overhaul Zambia’s meteorological infrastructure, strengthen early warning systems, and improve… Read More Zambia Launches $3.6 Million Climate Monitoring Initiative to Strengthen Early Warning Systems

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What Maize Market Reform Means for Farmers Under CATSP

What Maize Market Reform Means for Farmers Under CATSP

Zambia is entering a new era of farming. The Comprehensive Agriculture Transformation Support Programme (CATSP) is the government’s 10-year plan to move from traditional subsistence farming to a high-yield, commercialized industry. For the Zambian farmer, this means a shift in how you access financing, technology, and markets.

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Can Zambia Become A Consistent Grain Exporter in Southern Africa?

Can Zambia Become A Consistent Grain Exporter in Southern Africa?

Envision a country producing enough food but still struggling to move it to markets. Without storage, transport, and clear export policies, a country can harvest large amounts of grain and still fail to become a regional supplier. That is the problem behind the grain basket conversation in Zambia. Many people say Zambia could become Southern… Read More Can Zambia Become A Consistent Grain Exporter in Southern Africa?

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High Drought Risk Forecasted in the 2026/2027 Farming Season

High Drought Risk Forecasted in the 2026/2027 Farming Season

Climate experts are forecasting the possible return of El Niño conditions during the 2026/2027 agricultural season. For farmers in Southern Africa, including Zambia, this raises serious concerns. Early forecasts sometimes do not translate into exact seasonal outcomes, but they remain important indicators of elevated risk.

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Why Chickens Have Combs

Why Chickens Have Combs

If you have ever looked closely at a chicken, one of the first things you notice is the fleshy red crest on top of its head. This is called the comb, and it is not just decoration. The chicken comb plays an important role in temperature regulation, overall health, communication, and even reproduction. This article… Read More Why Chickens Have Combs

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How ID Based Travel Between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia Could Transform Opportunities for Zambian Farmers

How ID-Based Travel Between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia Could Transform Opportunities for Zambian Farmers

Imagine a maize farmer in Sesheke, in Zambia’s Western Province. Let’s call her Martha. She has a good harvest this year, bags of maize stored neatly, ready for sale. But there’s a problem: the local market is saturated, prices are low, and buyers are slow to pay. Just across the border in Namibia, however, traders… Read More How ID Based Travel Between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia Could Transform Opportunities for Zambian Farmers