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Zimbabwe’s 2.7 Million Fry Hatchery Marks a Step Change for National Aquaculture

Zimbabwe has quietly taken an important step toward strengthening its food security with the opening of a new fish hatchery near Bulawayo. Built on land belonging to the Matopos Research Institute and developed in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization, the new facility aims to make quality fingerlings more widely available and to expand the country’s aquaculture footprint. The headline numbers matter. The hatchery can produce up…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

ZICB and Rabobank Partner to Revolutionize Sustainable Finance and Carbon Credits Trading in Zambia

Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) has recently signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with Rabobank, a leading global bank with…

10 Steps to Successful Tomato Farming in Zambia

Site Selection: Choose a site that has well-drained soil, good air circulation, and access to water. It is important to…