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?
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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 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.
Are Zambian Farmers Getting Too Old?
Under the relentless midday sun, 62-year-old Chomba bends over, weeding his maize field, his back protesting with each movement. He’s been farming this land since he was 18, but these days, the work feels heavier. His sons? They left for Lusaka years ago. “Farming is for old men,” they told him.
Chomba isn’t alone. Across Zambia, the faces in the fields are growing older, and fewer young people are stepping in to replace them.
Making Eco-Friendly Charcoal from Maize Cobs and Cow Dung
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. One surprisingly effective solution lies in agricultural waste, especially maize cobs and cow dung which are abundant, renewable, and often discarded.
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 your benefits, and avoid common mistakes. (Includes a free downloadable checklist to aid your application process!)
The Untold Story of Luwingu’s Fish Farmers
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..
Should the FRA Have Raised the Maize Price?
That is the question many are asking as Zambia enters a new crop marketing season. The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced that it will buy a 50-kilogram bag of white maize at K340, up from K330 last year. While the increase is modest, it represents a step toward supporting farmers after a year that delivered a bumper harvest.
Zambian Farmers Swear By These 5 Crops During Cold Season-#4 Is Will Surprise You
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.
From Drought to Delight: Zambia’s Maize Comeback Story
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.
Top Crops Grown in Zambia (Full Data Inside)
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.