Agriculture

Zambia Declares Drought

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

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Maximizing Maize Production

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

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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

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

By David Okema, Northern Uganda—In a bid to respond to food insecurity in different parts of Uganda, scientists at National…

6 years ago