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Staff Report
- August 22, 2024
Zambia’s Agricultural Future: How the Lobito Corridor is Driving Agro-Processing Growth
The Lobito Corridor is emerging as a game-changer for Africa's agricultural potential, serving as a strategic gateway for agricultural and mineral exports. This vital trade route, extending from the mineral-rich areas of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Angola to the Atlantic port of Lobito, is set to revolutionize the agro-processing industry in the region. It is not only reshaping transportation infrastructure but also opening…
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- 24 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe Takes Steps to Incorporate Biodiversity into Agriculture for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.
Zimbabwe has taken a step towards sustainable agri-food systems by recognizing the need to incorporate biodiversity into its agricultural practices.…
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- 23 Mar 2023
Diseases of Sheep and Goats in Zimbabwe: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Control Measures.
Sheep and goats are important livestock for many farmers in Zimbabwe, providing meat, milk, and wool. However, like any animal,…
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- 18 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe’s 2023 Tobacco Selling Season Starts Strong with Improved Prices and Increased Foreign Currency Retention for Farmers.
The Zimbabwean tobacco season commenced on March 8th with the auctioning of the first bale at the Tobacco Sales Floor,…
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- 17 Mar 2023
USAID launches $30m project to boost market access for small-scale farmers in Rwanda.
The United States' Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted $28 million towards a project aimed at increasing the income…
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- 12 Mar 2023
Improving Agriculture in Namibia: The Potential Benefits of the Neckartal Dam Project.
Namibia, like many other African countries, relies heavily on agriculture for its economic growth and development. Agriculture accounts for about…
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- 09 Mar 2023
White Maize Production Forecast in Namibia for the 2022 Marketing Season.
White maize is a staple crop for human consumption in Namibia, and it is produced under both rainfed and irrigated…
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- 09 Mar 2023
Wheat Outlook: Good Prospects for Zambia’s 2022-2023 Season Despite Production Deficit and Currency Depreciation.
Wheat is a staple food crop, widely cultivated and consumed across the world. Its production and pricing have a significant…
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- 08 Mar 2023
Soya Beans Market Report: Prices, Production, and Outlook for 2023-Zambia.
The current price of soya beans is trading at $540 per tonne, which is a 1.9% drop from the previous…
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- 08 Mar 2023
Update on the Current Situation of Maize in Zambia for the 2022-2023 Season.
Maize, a staple crop in Zambia, is an important agricultural commodity, contributing significantly to the country's economy. In this article,…
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- 07 Mar 2023
Kenya and Zambia Join Forces to Boost Food Security and Economic Growth.
The agreement between Kenya and Zambia to allow Kenyan farmers to practice large-scale farming in Zambia could bring significant benefits…
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- 02 Mar 2023
Growing beans in Zimbabwe and Zambia can be done by following these guidelines
Growing Season: The growing season for bean cultivars can be categorized into short (85–94 days), medium (95–104 days), and long…
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- 01 Mar 2023
Brooding of Chicks: A Guide for Broiler Farmers
Raising broiler chickens for meat is a lucrative business that has become increasingly popular in recent years. However, there are…
