By Jeff Kapembwa Zambia, is one of the countries earmarked to benefit from the US$17 million-Africa Development Bank initiated financing earmarked to insulate the continent from climate related shocks and bolster food production on the continent as it seeks to attain sustainable, climate-resilient food…
By Jeff Kapembwa Zambia has secures over US$3 million in its quest to modernise weather forecasting in the Southern African state, grappling to mitigate the climate change impact. The World Meteorological Organisation-supported Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) has been extended to Zambia after an…
By Ruth Chileshe Government through the Ministry of Agriculture in Northern Province has urged smallholder farmers in Lunte District to fully embrace sustainable farming practices as part of efforts to increase crop production and contribute to the country’s national crop production targets. Northern Province…
By Jeff Kapembwa The 48th International Find for Agricultural Development conference in Rome held from February 10-13 reaffirmed the agency commitment to mitigate climate change affecting productivity and food security in Africa and beyond. The meeting which attracted key personalities in the sector including…
By Happy Mulolani As climate change continues to ravage communities, various actors and players need to upscale their interventions to reduce negative impacts on the environment. To effectively restore negative impacts on the environment, the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment officially launched the…
By Gloria Siwisha Eastern Province is expected to generate an estimated 28.9 million tonnes of carbon credits under the Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme (EPJSLP), Permanent Secretary Paul Thole has disclosed. Mr Thole said the carbon credits will be sold to the World…
By Chapunga Manengu The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture has commended agroecology as an initiative that should be embraced by line ministries as a cohesive integration in order to ensure that the last mile farmer succeeds in their production activities. Joseph Cheelo, the…
By Josiah Mpofu ZAMBIA’s livestock sector has remained highly exposed to climate and biological risks such as drought, pasture degradation, pests, diseases and accidental losses. These risks have limited livestock productivity, thereby erasing years of farmers’ investment. To help address these challenges, Government in…
By MERCY NAMUCHIMBA FOR years, the scorching sun and erratic rainfall patterns have dealt a harsh blow to farmers in Chongwe District, leaving them vulnerable to crop failures and food insecurity. But, amidst the challenges posed by climate change, a beacon of hope shines…
By Tumbo Susan The Agriculture sector is among top contributors of Zambia’s economy. The sector which has received attention from both government and the private players has continued to record progress at various levels. This is evident through the various programs which are being…
