According to Jervis Zimba, president of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU), “The only way we can achieve the status of being a breadbasket is to zero rate agriculture.” ZNFU are the owners of the upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia which is set to take place at the Gart Research Centre in Chisamba from 27-29 April.
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Know Your Enemy: Common Pests And Remedies – Leaf Miner
Your best allies in farming are awareness and quick action. This means you have to be proactive and educate yourself about your crops and the problems that can arise, including common pests and how to avoid and get rid of them. Today, we focus on the leaf miner.
Meet Gladys Simonda – You don’t need a field to grow your food
I love to grow my own vegetables. It’s not only fun but rewarding too. The process of creating a veggie garden can seem like a lot of hard work especially with limited space but once you know your way around your garden it’s quite easy.
How to make your farming dream a reality
Does the idea of buying your own farm sound like a fairytale? Well it doesn’t have to be especially if you have the right mindset. Lack of affordable land and real estate prices that continue to rise in Zambia can be discouraging. But it’s time to get creative as newbies in the farming business. These two smart solutions can help you turn your farming fantasy into a reality —without breaking your bank account. We’ll also give you nine organisations you can approach for finance.
How to make cheese – For Beginners
While cheese is very easy to make, it requires a lot of dedication, patience and hard work. Furthermore, if you decide to make cheese in Zambia ensure you have proper refrigeration. The best place to start is in your kitchen where you can practice and perfect your skill. In fact, most cheese-makers first started out making cheese in their own kitchens. It’s important to note every step, every time as you perfect your skill. And who knows, you could become one of Zambia’s biggest cheese suppliers. So, here’s an overview of the process.
Drying fruit made easy – Make a solar dehydrator
Buying dried fruit in Zambia often comes with a hefty price tag. Is the process of removing moisture before food begins to decompose really that hectic?
Is it that labour intensive and time consuming? Only the first time. That’s because you have to build your own dehydrator. But don’t fear cause today, I’ll show you how.
How to make your own fertilizer
The prices of fertilizer in Zambia rise regularly. And if you don’t enrich your soil, you won’t be able to grow anything.
Most people opt for compost manure. This is rotten plant and animal waste.
But if you don’t have the time to wait for composting, then you need to try this fertilizer recipe and save yourself a great deal of money.
Zambia among Africa Top Investment Destinations, Report Indicates
Zambia was among the leading investment destinations in Africa in 2015, the recently published 2016 African Economic Outlook (AEO) indicates.
The AEO presents the current state of economic and social development in Africa and projects the outlook for the coming two years. The AEO is a product of collaborative work by three international partners: