Zambia
Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news in Zambia.
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Current News
AgriTech Expo 2020: Preparations for the 7th edition of the leading outdoor agriculture machinery trade fair in Sub Saharan Africa in full swing
With excellent growing conditions prevalent for the popular live crop trial zone – organizers are confident for a successful 7th…
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Economy
U.K. sounds warning on Zambian refusal to declare food emergency
The U.K. questioned Zambia’s refusal to declare a food emergency amid the worst drought in nearly four decades in large…
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Markets
Zambian farmers oppose controls to subdue record corn prices
Zambia’s biggest farmer-lobby group is opposing any effort by the government to introduce price controls on the southern African nation’s…
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Business
Zambia’s President says it’s time to transform the agriculture sector for the benefit of the people
President Edgar Lungu says time has come for Zambia to transform the agriculture sector for the benefit of the people.…
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Game & Wildlife
Zambia cancels hippo cull after activist pressure, hunters say
Zambia has canceled a plan to cull 2,000 hippos in the Luangwa Valley after a concerted campaign by animal activists,…
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Cereal
Zambia’s corn harvest falls to decade low after drought
Zambia’s corn harvest fell to an estimated 2 million metric tons this year, the lowest in a decade, after a…
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Company News
Accelerating innovation in a changing world
Syngenta announced today that it will accelerate its innovation to address the increasing challenges faced by farmers around the world…
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Business
Syngenta looks to support Zambian farmers with sustainable solutions
Syngenta will continue to work with stakeholders to help farmers improve yields and increase their productivity under the changing climatic…
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