Agriculture

ZEMA, WARMA Slowing Irrigation Efforts in Zambia, says Farmers

By Kalata News Lusaka 18/03/24 – Commercial Farmers have told the Zambian government that over regulation and slow pace of…

11 months ago

Zambia Declares Drought

By Kalata News Lusaka 1/03/24 – THE Zambian Government has this week declared a drought and the 2023 harvest season…

11 months ago

Zambian Government and ZNFU Ponder Winter Maize as country to post 2.2 million metric tonnes maize deficit

By Kalata News Lusaka, 25/02/2024 – ZAMBIA is expected to register a deficit in the maize stock because of the…

12 months ago

Dry Spell Giving Government Sleepless Nights

By Kalata News Lusaka 20/02/24 -  THE dry spell being experienced in Zambia's southern half of the country is giving…

12 months ago

Maximizing Maize Production

BY AGRONOMIST H. KANYIMBO 2023 LUSAKA - This guide is intended to assist farmers who wish to maximize the yield…

1 year ago

New Loan Scheme for Farmers Coming

By Kalata News,   LUSAKA – ZAMBIA is this farming season expected to launch an agricultural loan scheme for small…

1 year ago

Germany President visits Zambia

By Kalata News,   Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will pay a state visit to the Republic of Zambia from 1…

1 year ago

SHONA, Biovision Foundation unveil scheme to fund Agroecological Enterprises in East Africa

By David Okema   Mr Joachim Ewechu, SHONA Group Co-founder and CEO (Photo/Handout) KAMPALA, UGANDA: In a bid to upscale…

2 years ago

Indigenous or improved seeds? Ugandan farmers on crossroads over suitable varieties amidst extreme climate

By DAVID OKEMA | FREELANCER Northern Uganda—In a bid to respond to food insecurity in different parts of Uganda, scientists…

2 years ago

Insure crops against drought and flooding, farmers told

By Agatha Ngotho, Crop insurance is aimed at cushioning farmers against crop failure, drought and floods due to drought In…

2 years ago