By Helen Witti The harsh reality of the drought which has gripped most parts of Zambia has deeply affected farmers. In particular, most small holders in Central province’s crops have had their crops wither due to the scorching sun. This is the sobering truth…
By Helen Witti Following the declaration of drought as a national disaster and emergency, the Government of Zambia has assured the nation that it will address the issue of drought with strong measures to avert the situation. The government says the current drought condition…
Africa hosts the annual Soil Health Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi Kenya from May 7-9. It has attracted various experts from within and beyond Africa to deliberate over the increasing food insecurity heightened by the climatic change effects that…
By Jeff Kapembwa The drought buffeting Zambia, reversing projected bumper harvest of maize and affecting over 6 million people, children left vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition is a clarion call for Zambia to devise durable laws that calls for resilience and mitigation measures against…
By Mercy Namfukwe IN an effort to mitigate the advent effects of climate change, government in partnership with International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have launched the Southern Africa Research and Administrative Hub (SARAH) and food system research delivery facilities aimed at producing state…
By Happy Mulolani This year, most parts of Zambia have witnessed prolonged dry spells thereby posing serious food security concerns to livelihoods. Several smallholder farmers’ have had their field crops wilt arising from the high temperatures experienced this farming season. These climatic shocks are…
By Natasha Mhango Much is being said about the impact of the prolonged drought on the crop sector and its consequential effect on the availability of food for human beings. However, a silent struggle on the effect of the drought on livestock equally needs…
By Nicholas Mwambazi Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economic development and food security of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. However, the sector faces several challenges; including climate change, soil degradation, and limited access to markets, technology and information. Access to…
By Stella Nyangulu Agriculture is an important sector in Zambia, contributing an average of about 19 percent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs about three quarters of the population. However, the current food system and the livelihood of people is facing…
By Mercy Namfukwe Soyabean production is an important legume plant that is cultivated all over the world, not only as a major source of protein in livestock feeds but also for human consumption, soil fertility improvement among others. Africa’s majority population depends on agriculture…
