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.
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.
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.
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?
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’!
Farming is hard work, but let’s be real—it’s also full of moments that make you want to laugh, cry, or both. Farming mistakes happen, like planting your crops perfectly, only to realize you forgot to water them. Or thinking, “How bad can pests really be?” until your farm looks like a bug buffet.
If you’re looking for a way to prepare your soil for planting by eliminating weeds and pests that are easy and affordable, consider solarization. This method involves several steps: watering, covering the area with clear plastic, and then using the captured heat from the sun to bake the soil.
What am I doing wrong? This is a question that every poultry farmer asks when their chickens are not laying enough eggs. If this is you, you’re probably looking for solutions right now. I feel your pain and hope this article helps you solve your production challenges.
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.