Category: Blog

— Blog, Lifestyle —

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

— Blog, Business Tips —

Making Eco-Friendly Charcoal from Maize Cobs and Cow Dung

Make charcoal from cow dung and maize cobs

Charcoal is a great fuel to fire up your braii stand or mbaula, with a reliable burn and a low smoke output. However, every time you use charcoal or firewood for cooking, you are contributing heavily to deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. As climate change becomes a more urgent concern, finding eco-friendly fuel alternatives is essential.… Read More Making Eco-Friendly Charcoal from Maize Cobs and Cow Dung

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2025 FISP Registration: Zambia’s e-Voucher System Explained

2025 FISP Registration: Zambia's e-Voucher System Explained

Smallholder farmers across Zambia can now access subsidized seeds, fertilizer, and livestock inputs more efficiently than ever through Zambia’s e-Voucher system. This is the government’s flagship digital solution under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). With the full nationwide rollout in all 116 districts this season, this guide breaks down exactly how to register, redeem… Read More 2025 FISP Registration: Zambia’s e-Voucher System Explained

— Blog, Livestock —

The Untold Story of Luwingu’s Fish Farmers

The Untold Story of Luwingu’s Fish Farmers aquaculture in zambia

Deep in Luwingu District, where quiet ponds glisten under the northern sun, a group of resilient small-scale farmers are building something extraordinary. It is a vision of aquaculture that could feed families, build incomes, and transform rural livelihoods. A recent study gives us an intimate look into their lives, their practices, and their potential..

— Blog, Lifestyle —

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 —

Top Crops Grown in Zambia (Full Data Inside)

Top crops grown in Zambia

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.