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Christopher Burke
- July 17, 2026
Africa’s Sugar Industry Cannot Afford another Fertiliser Shock
Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa From Southern Africa’s established cane belts to expanding sugar industries elsewhere on the continent, fertiliser volatility is becoming a strategic risk to cane supply, out grower incomes and mill performance. The regional footprint of ABF Sugar spanning Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, South Africa, Tanzania and Rwanda Somdia through west and central Africa including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Chad and the Republic of Congo reveal how…
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Staff Report
- 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…
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- 21 Feb 2023
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…
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- 19 Feb 2023
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…
