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5 Crops You Can Plant in March That Will Thrive in The Cold Season

2026-03-24 by Shimanga Mubitana

Many farmers slow down planting towards the end of March because the rainy season is ending. The assumption is that crops will struggle once temperatures begin to drop. However, this period can actually work in your favor. Cooler weather reduces pest pressure and helps certain crops develop better flavor and structure. By choosing crops that … Read more

Can Zambia Become A Consistent Grain Exporter in Southern Africa?

2026-05-272026-03-18 by Shimanga Mubitana

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 a Farmer Lose Land Acquired from a Chief After Developing It?

2026-03-04 by Shimanga Mubitana

Imagine this. You approach a Chief. You follow tradition and are shown land. The headman confirms it and you clear it. You then build a house, construct poultry houses and a piggery, and plant fruit trees. Years later, someone informs you that you cannot remain on that land. Is that legally possible in Zambia? Let us look at what the law actually says.

High Drought Risk Forecasted in the 2026/2027 Farming Season

2026-07-312026-02-19 by Shimanga Mubitana

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.

Why monetary policy rarely, directly helps smallholders

2026-05-272026-02-16 by Shimanga Mubitana

When the Bank of Zambia reduced its Monetary Policy Rate by 75 basis points, bringing it down from 14.25% to 13.5%, it signaled an interest rate cut. The message is usually positive. It comes with cheaper loans, more investment, and faster economic growth. On paper, this sounds like good news for everyone including farmers. In reality, smallholder farmers rarely feel the benefit.

Common Types of Poultry You Can Raise in Zambia

2026-01-07 by Shimanga Mubitana

Are you planning to get in poultry farming this year but still unsure about which type to choose? Or maybe you have been raising one type and are thinking of adding another to your project? Poultry farming in Zambia is one of the easiest ways to start or expand a farming project, but choosing the right type of birds matters more than most people think.

Zambia’s Soya Beans Export Pulse (2021–2022 Data)

2026-07-242025-12-11 by Shimanga Mubitana

Where Our Beans Go, Who Pays More, and What Farmers Should Know

What You Actually Need to Farm 5 Hectares of Maize -Traditionally vs Commercially

2025-12-012025-11-20 by Shimanga Mubitana

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 between how traditional farmers and commercial farmers farm 5 hectares of maize, and why the two approaches lead to completely different outcomes

Is Zambia’s $77 Million Maize Export Deal with Malawi a Smart Move or a Risky Gamble?

2026-05-272025-10-26 by Shimanga Mubitana

Zambia has signed a $77 million maize export deal with Malawi for 200,000 metric tonnes of grain. The agreement between Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and Malawi’s National Food Reserve Agency is being praised as a sign of strong regional cooperation. Is this the right move right now?

How ID Based Travel Between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia Could Transform Opportunities for Zambian Farmers

2025-08-18 by Shimanga Mubitana

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 are offering better prices. Martha dreams of taking her maize there, but passports and paperwork stand in the way. This is where ID based travel for Zambian farmers comes into play.