Category: Lifestyle

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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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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

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From Drought to Delight: Zambia’s Maize Comeback Story

Zambia;s maize production

In the 2023/2024 farming season, Zambia’s fields literally felt the burn. A harsh regional drought slashed maize production down to 1.5 million metric tonnes, leaving the country with a heartbreaking deficit of over 2.1 million tonnes. And yet, despite planting more than 2.2 million hectares, the rain just didn’t play along.

— Blog, Crops, Lifestyle —

Waterlogging – What It Is, How To Prevent It + Solutions

Waterlogging

With the amount of rain we’ve received lately, you could be looking for a solution to save your farm from waterlogging. You may even have been expecting and praying for high rainfall this season for the proper growth of your crops. But, it seems the blessings are too much for the crops to handle.

— Crops, Lifestyle —

What Is Crop Rotation And Why Is It Important

crop rotation in zambia

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops throughout the year, or from one year to the next, in order to improve soil fertility, control pests, and a variety of other benefits. Most small-scale Zambian farmers are seasonal farmers, therefore, do not practice crop rotation. They use pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides.