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Alliance Ginneries certified as an organic cotton producer
Alliance Ginneries Limited was in December 2023 certified as an Organic Cotton producer in the three production units of Chongwe, Rufunsa and Luangwa districts of Lusaka province.
Afriseed paving the way for increased rice production in Chipili District
Rice has been identified as a profitable cash crop for smallholder farmers in Zambia, despite the challenges faced by rice growers, its potential continues to rise thanks to initiatives aimed at overcoming longstanding challenges and leveraging favourable conditions.
ETC promoting improved groundnut seed varieties
With support from the European Union funded ENTERPRISE Zambia Challenge Fund project, Export Trading Company (ETC) has increased their capacity and launched a groundnut seed multiplication and grain out grower scheme in the Western province of Zambia.
A Dare to Dream: Nailess Phiri’s Journey of Determination
In the heart of Zambia, a story of resilience and determination unfolds representing the spirit of never giving up. Born in 1996, Nailess Phiri’s journey from a Chisamba district to an essential role in a company is evidence of the power of perseverance.
Tips on good animal management and health
Chisamba Ranching and Cropping (CRC) Field Extension Manager- Lubasi Muleta in charge of Senanga, Sioma, Shangombo and Nalolo works with various farmers in Western province and shares information on improving animal health.
Lubasi explains that CRC conducts trainings with smallholder farmers that focuses on good nutrition for livestock before sale, animal diseases and how they can be treated and prevented.
Smallholder livestock farmer recommends Chisamba Ranching and Cropping
A smallholder farmer of Mulamba compound- Senanga district, Nawa Mwangawa commends the trainings in good livestock management that has enabled him to supply cattle to European Union grant recipient Chisamba Ranching and Cropping (CRC) in Western province.
Tips for Farmers During the Farming Season
Good Nature Agro is one of the companies supported by the European Union’s (EU) ENTERPRISE Zambia Challenge Fund project. Good Nature Agro focuses on producing legumes (soybeans, groundnuts beans and cowpeas), including high quality seed, for local and export markets.
ASBA Resources advances provision of rural hubs for livestock farmers
Chiparamba livestock group comprises of smallholder farmers who are working with European Union grant recipient ASBA Resources on the importance of good herd management and grazing practices.
Afriseed Growing Smallholder seed producers in Zambia
European Union grant recipient Afriseed Limited is increasing the number of smallholder seed producers by establishing rural bulking centres and rural mobile shops in order to improve the capacity of smallholder seed producers.
Nokamu Sunflower Outgrower Farmers Receive Trainings
Based in Chipata, Nokamu operates agri-input sales outlets in eight districts of Eastern Province. These outlets sell a range of seed, feed, fertilisers and chemicals. The company has been working with smallholder farmers, running a sunflower out grower scheme by providing inputs and extension support to smallholder farmers.
Continental Ginnery Promoting Crop Diversification in Eastern Zambia
Continental Ginnery Limited (CGL) a member of the Parrogate Group, is an agricultural company involved in cotton aggregation and processing. CGL is working with smallholder farmers of Masumba area, Eastern Province to provide training on the importance of crop diversification and buying good quality seed that result in high yields.
Good Nature Agro Working with Farmers to Produce Quality Legume Varieties
Smallholder farmers in Zambia remain isolated and without viable market options despite rapidly growing global demand for quality legumes. Despite having over 60% of the population involved in farming, some reasons for this disconnect is that Zambia’s smallholder farmers have been growing wrong varieties for formal markets, each crop has key traits that buyers want depending on their end use.