The Food Reserve Agency today announced a K40 increase in the buying price of a 50kg bag of maize from last year’s…
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PF government has failed to diversify economy – Andyford Banda
by Marketingby MarketingPeople’s Alliance for Change President, Andyford Banda says the Patriotic Front government has failed to diversify the country’s economy from its dependence…
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ZNFU calls for revocation of tax on maize exports
by Marketingby MarketingThe Zambia National Farmers Union has called on Government to revoke the 10% export tax on maize grain as it discourages exports.…
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7% increase in maize production is nothing to celebrate
by Marketingby MarketingThe Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance says the 7% increase in maize production forecasted for this year is nothing to…
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Zambeef has revealed that it is now paying twice as much as it was last year to small-scale farmers for their cattle.…
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7% increase in maize production expected this year
by Marketingby MarketingMinister of Agriculture, Michael Katambo says according to a crop forecast survey for the 2020/2021 agricultural season, Zambia expects to harvest up…
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Labour minister bemoans poor farm working conditions
by Marketingby MarketingThe Ministry of Labour and Social Security has bemoaned the poor working conditions for most farm workers in Chongwe District. Speaking during…
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Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance calls for update on theft of farming inputs investigation
by Marketingby MarketingThe Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance has urged Minister of Agriculture, Michael Katambo to update the nation on the investigations launched…
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A farmers organization in Eastern Province has warned that the region’s household food security is at risk due to the high cost…
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PMRC Executive Director calls for increased funding towards Research and Development in the agriculture sector
by Marketingby MarketingThe Policy Monitoring and Research Center has urged government to continue providing a conducive environment for increased private sector investment within the…