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.
Maize is Zambia’s staple crop, but very few people understand what it truly takes to farm it at scale. Five hectares sounds small on paper, yet it sits at an awkward middle ground, too big for casual farming, too small for full mechanisation, and too expensive to treat lightly. This article breaks down the difference… Read More What You Actually Need to Farm 5 Hectares of Maize -Traditionally vs Commercially
That is the question many are asking as Zambia enters a new crop marketing season. The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced that it will buy a 50-kilogram bag of white maize at K340, up from K330 last year. While the increase is modest, it represents a step toward supporting farmers after a year that… Read More Should the FRA Have Raised the Maize Price?
Zambia’s cold season, running from May to August, is the perfect time to grow certain crops that actually prefer cooler temperatures. While some plants go dormant or struggle in the chill, others thrive, offering farmers a smart opportunity to keep producing food and income.These five crop categories are cold-season champions.
Zambia is home to a wide variety of crops, with agriculture forming the backbone of the nation’s economy. In this post, we take a closer look at the top crops grown in Zambia during the 2021/2022 agricultural season.
Because of it’s appearance, the ginger root may seem like a mysteriously difficult herb to grow. However, with a low amount of sunlight, this plant is pretty easy to grow. So, if you have indoor space or a shaded area to grow ginger, then this is one profitable herb you can harvest all year round.
Are you tired of planting the same old crops and getting stuck in the same old profit margins? What if I told you there’s a world of exotic, high-value crops that could transform your farm into a goldmine in 2025? From spices worth their weight in gold to fruits so unique they practically sell themselves,… Read More Top 10 Crops That’ll Make You Lots of Money in 2025
Imagine being a farmer staring at the sky, wondering, Will it rain? Will the sun scorch my crops? Should I plant today or wait? For centuries, farmers have relied on experience and a bit of luck to predict the weather for farming. But now, thanks to data science and meteorology teaming up, those guessing days… Read More What If We Could Predict the Weather for farming?
Planting potatoes, growing them into beautiful plants, and then harvesting two handfuls of small, knobby potatoes can get any farmer frustrated. However, if you plan and do things properly from the beginning, you can have a good harvest.
Spinach is like the superhero of leafy greens—nutritious, versatile, and surprisingly easy to grow if you know a few tricks. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just trying to turn your backyard into a salad factory, mastering spinach is a must. Ready to grow spinach that’s lush, green, and Instagram-worthy? Let’s get those leaves poppin’!