By Josiah Mpofu The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and The Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) have developed the Zambia Drought Management system (ZADMS) that is aimed at ensuring the resilience of agricultural production and food security in Zambia. Agriculture Permanent Secretary…
By Dorcas Kabuya Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is affecting every country on every continent. From droughts and floods to erratic weather patterns, these changes are affecting both men and women, but often in different ways. It is crucial to…
By Josiah Mpofu This year is likely to be a nightmare for smallholder farmers in Sinazongwe district of Southern Province following heavy rains that flooded their crop fields in the area. Farmers in the 11 agricultural camps have expressed worry over the situation as…
By Dorcas Kabuya CONSERVATION Agriculture (CA) has emerged as a promising solution for sustainable farming practices in Southern Africa, offering the potential to enhance productivity, soil health, and long-term environmental preservation. However, the widespread adoption of CA among smallholder farmers in the region faces…
By Jeff Kapembwa THOUSANDS of climate change campaigners converged in the Kenyan Capital, Nairobi, on Monday, raising voices over the impact of the crisis globally, as host leader William Ruto calls for financial and technical support to mitigate the impact. President Ruto notes that…
