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.
5 Tips for growing drought resistant crops in Zambia
Due to changing weather patterns, it’s not clear when the rainy season starts in Zambia.
Most small scale farmers control the amount of moisture their plants receive by simply watering them. Regardless, it’s important to modify some of the traditional farming practices especially if you’re a large scale farmer.
And if nature is not supplying the moisture, you need to ensure that you plant the correct crops.
Nitrogen Fixing Plants You Should Be Planting In Your Field
When you want to increase the yield of a crop, you have to understand the plants needs. You also have to provide the extra nutrients to replace those removed during harvest particularly the most vital elements for plant development, Nitrogen.
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.
Bell or chili, hot or sweet peppers—it’s time to plant
Peppers grow easily in a well-drained spot. But what makes peppers easier to grow in Zambia is the beautiful sun that shines on our land. Most sweet peppers mature in 60-90 days. But hot peppers can usually take up to 150 days. This, however, doesn’t include the days before transplanting. Germination can 8-10 weeks. So, whether you’re planning to grow hot or sweet peppers, here are some tips to help you get started.
Healthy pigs are happy pigs
If you’ve decided to raise pigs, you won’t be disappointed as it’s a very rewarding experience. Pigs won’t only make your bank account smile but they grow faster, and are usually both healthier and happier than other farm animals. Furthermore, there are not too many large scale pig farmers in Zambia. Thus, you’re on the right track. Also, there are over 50 different types of breeds but most farmers rear landrace and large whites.
So, whether you want to rear an exotic herd or just a couple of hogs, these four tips will help you keep your pigs healthy and happy.
Three FREE marketing tools you can use to make your business a success…
Use every opportunity to market your agricultural business. Through effective marketing you’ll be able to win customers and offer products that’ll bring you noticeable profits. Just think about it, no one is going to walk into your field and just buy your produce unless they know that your business exists and know what crops you grow or aimals you rear.
Basics On Planting Garlic
Garlic isn’t hard to grow. It has a few important requirements that you can easily meet. These include decent soil, adequate moisture, and, of course, planting and harvesting at the right time. Here are a few basics that will guide you:
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.
Go from Planting to selling trendy leaves in less than one month
Microgreens are not just the latest culinary craze but can yield serious agricultural dividends in Zambia without spending alot of money or using much space. So what’s the catch? A short shelf life. That is, one week, maximum, even when refrigerated.