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Maximise your profits with Rotrix irrigation systems

Whichever irrigation system you are looking for, Rotrix will have it for you! They have the most cost-efficient travelling irrigation systems available in Africa, that will maximise your ...

12 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

Aquaculture: Water quality is important

Water quality refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose. It is a critical factor in all aquatic life. ...

22 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

The FAW Southern Africa advantage in commercial vehicles 

FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly announces a record month in September 2024, building on its legacy of providing the most durable, rugged, dependable, and complete commercial truck range, ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

ZNFU says 2025 Zambian budget has promise and shortfalls

On Friday 27 September 2024, the Minister of Finance and Planning, Honourable Dr Situmbeko Musokot­wane MP, presented the 2025 National Budget to Parliament. As always, ex­pectations were ...

14 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

African Cuisine 2: Local ingredients and the food of North Africa

Before we look into the diverse culinary traditions of the different regions in Africa, it is important to look at the ingre­dients used in traditional cooking. Local ingredients ...

9 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

Business

More efficient crop spraying: SunAgri drones won the war against fall army worms

Rapid progress is experienced in crop spraying. With SunAgri’s drone technologies you can now spray hundreds, even thousands, of hectares in only a couple of days. SunAgri showcased ...

20 May 2024 · 3 min read

Paratus Zambia and Starlink deal creates ideal solution

Following the announcement late last year that the Paratus Group was appointed as an authorized reseller of Starlink business services, Paratus has proactively embraced the addition of ...

8 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

AGRA report: Agribusinesses need support to navigate the “triple crisis”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AGRA AGRA (formerly known as the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa) has released the third edition of the ‘African Agribusiness Outlook ...

18 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

New Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Impact Report Advocates Enhanced Suppo...

AGRA  has today released the 3rd edition of the ‘African Agribusiness Outlook Report’ which sheds light on the impact of the "Triple Crisis" - COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and ...

7 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

Go solar in Zambia with VenYou Zambia

CIDRZ Limited, trading as VenYou Zambia, was founded in 2017 and has experienced significant growth and continues to do so at a rapid pace. VenYou Zambia operates four business lines: solar ...

19 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

Livestock

Stray livestock an ongoing problem on Namibian roads

Stray livestock along roads in Namibia remains a problem. According to a recent newsletter of the Namibian Agricultural Union, the situation is worse during drought when livestock are ...

11 Sep 2024 · 6 min read

Unlocking the mystery of feed refusal in poultry production

In the intricate world of poultry farming, feed refusal can be a perplexing and frustrating challenge for producers. Despite meticulous care and management, poultry sometimes exhibit a ...

27 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Zambia faces severe drought crisis impacting cattle feed availability – are climat...

Zambia is currently grappling with a severe drought that threatens to devastate its agricultural sector, particularly the livestock industry. The lack of rain has led to massive crop ...

18 Jul 2024 · 6 min read

UN agency assists SADC farmers address swine fever

As more people take up farming in the Southern African region, experts are concerned about a dearth of skills. Despite the promise of economic viability, agriculture is seeing new entrants ...

11 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Tiger Animal Feeds: Spot the difference, check your eggs

Have you ever bought a tray of eggs or cracked a few eggs and noticed something strange either outside or inside the egg? Commercial egg production, whether on a large scale or small scale, ...

10 Jun 2024 · 4 min read

Innovation

The FAW Southern Africa advantage in commercial vehicles 

FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly announces a record month in September 2024, building on its legacy of providing the most durable, rugged, dependable, and complete commercial truck range, ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

VIDEO: BSi Steel: The best deal in quality steel.

BSi Steel offers a wide range of services and products including universal beams, tubing, light sections, roofing, wire rods, and fencing. Furthermore, their services include cut and bend ...

1 Jul 2024 · < 1 min read

National Milling is growing in leaps and bounds! | NAMFEEDS

Sven Pihlblad is the General Manager at NAMFEEDS in Zambia. In this video he explains why NAMFEEDS is the answer to all your milling questions.  National Milling is a worldclass milling ...

27 May 2024 · < 1 min read

TECHNEWS: The latest in agricultural technology from around the world

CNH expands network connectivity using satellites CNH and Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s best established integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks, is ...

13 May 2024 · 7 min read

AgriTech Expo Zambia shapes the future of agriculture for Zambia and neighbouring ...

More than 18 000 visitors poured through the gates of AgriTech Expo 2024 in Chisamba, Zambia, all eager to learn of the latest developments in agriculture. The organiser, DLG ...

13 May 2024 · 3 min read

Mechanisation

The FAW Southern Africa advantage in commercial vehicles 

FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly announces a record month in September 2024, building on its legacy of providing the most durable, rugged, dependable, and complete commercial truck range, ...

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Leading transport operators aren’t born – They are made

The factors that will determine the leading transport operators in the near future are very different to those that have traditionally been accepted as benchmarks for success. Historically, ...

2 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

No need to drone on… SunAgri provides the best drones for the farmer!

Frazer Zhang is the director at SunAgri.  In this video, he explain a bit more about the product they sell. Their drones can spray as much as 1000 hectares. You are able to charge ...

23 May 2024 · < 1 min read

SAZAM aims to be a one-stop-shop for emerging farmers

SAZAM started their company with the purpose of helping all farmers, from small-scale to large-scale, with any equipment needs. This is how Chrismar Mulder explains it.  Usually, ...

23 May 2024 · < 1 min read

Saro Agro has a wide range of equipment for your farm

Solar systems and generators, tractors, construction equipment and irrigation systems could be admired and acquired from the Saro Agro stand at the AgriTech Expo in Zambia. For all of the ...

14 May 2024 · 5 min read

Crops

Aquaculture: Water quality is important

Water quality refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose. It is a critical factor in all aquatic life. ...

22 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

ZNFU says 2025 Zambian budget has promise and shortfalls

On Friday 27 September 2024, the Minister of Finance and Planning, Honourable Dr Situmbeko Musokot­wane MP, presented the 2025 National Budget to Parliament. As always, ex­pectations were ...

14 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

African Cuisine 2: Local ingredients and the food of North Africa

Before we look into the diverse culinary traditions of the different regions in Africa, it is important to look at the ingre­dients used in traditional cooking. Local ingredients ...

9 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

No need to drone on… SunAgri provides the best drones for the farmer!

Frazer Zhang is the director at SunAgri.  In this video, he explain a bit more about the product they sell. Their drones can spray as much as 1000 hectares. You are able to charge ...

23 May 2024 · < 1 min read

Omnia supports farmers during climate change

Changes in climate cycles through drought and rainy seasons continue to affect farmers. In the never-ending quest for improved yields, farmers are constantly confronted with new products. ...

20 May 2024 · 3 min read

News & Events

ZNFU press reaction to president Hakainde Hichilema’s address to the fourth ...

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) welcomes the address by the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema at the fourth session of the 13th National Assembly. As farmers we ...

16 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Stray livestock an ongoing problem on Namibian roads

Stray livestock along roads in Namibia remains a problem. According to a recent newsletter of the Namibian Agricultural Union, the situation is worse during drought when livestock are ...

11 Sep 2024 · 6 min read

Gertrude does it all, mother & farm

Being a mother of seven as well as a farm supervisor sounds like too much for one plate, but Gertrude Mambwe makes it look easy. Gertrude has been working on Guru Singh’s farm Morning ...

5 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

AgriTech Expo Zambia shapes the future of agriculture for Zambia and neighbouring ...

More than 18 000 visitors poured through the gates of AgriTech Expo 2024 in Chisamba, Zambia, all eager to learn of the latest developments in agriculture. The organiser, DLG ...

13 May 2024 · 3 min read

ZNFU welcomes Republican President’s decision to declare drought a national ...

THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) welcomes the declaration of drought as a national disaster by the Republican President Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and the measures that will be taken to ...

1 Mar 2024 · 4 min read
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