Agriculture

FRA BUYS 28,495 TONNES OF MAIZE IN NORTHERN PROVINCE

Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has purchased 28,495 metric tonnes of maize in Northern Province, as the 2026 crop marketing season continues. The purchased maize is equivalent to about 569,900 by…

Cecilia Chiluba August 11, 2026

Agriculture

TOBACCO SALES EXCEED US$104.9 MILLION, BOOSTING SECTOR GROWTH, ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

Zambia’s tobacco sector has recorded more than US$104.9 million in sales, reflecting continued growth in the industry and reinforcing the crop’s contribution to the economy. According to latest figures released…

Cecilia Chiluba July 1, 2026

Agriculture

ZAMBIA’S TOBACCO SALES HIT NEARLY US$88 MILLION

Zambia has recorded tobacco sales worth nearly US$88 million, with Flue Cured Virginia tobacco accounting for the bulk of production and revenue,. Latest data released by the Tobacco Board of…

Cecilia Chiluba June 18, 2026

Agriculture

SELF-SPONSORED TOBACCO GROWERS ASSURED MARKET AS TBZ SECURES BUYER

Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) has announced that it has secured a buyer for tobacco produced by self-sponsored growers. According to the Board, the development is expected to bring relief and…

Cecilia Chiluba June 5, 2026

Agriculture

ZAMBIA TARGETS 80 MILLION KG TOBACCO OUTPUT AS NEW MARKETING SEASON OPENS

Zambia is working towards achieving a target of 80 million kilogrammes of tobacco in 2026, as government officially opens the 2025/2026 marketing season, with a call for increased production, transparency and…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2026

Agriculture

POULTRY SECTOR REBOUNDS IN Q1 AS PRODUCTION CONDITIONS IMPROVE

Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the poultry sector has shown improved performance in the first quarter of 2026, driven by better electricity supply, lower feed costs, a stronger Kwacha…

Cecilia Chiluba April 29, 2026

Agriculture

MAIZE EXPORT LIFT MAY NOT BENEFIT SMALLHOLDERS WITHOUT TARGETED MEASURES-EXPERT

A Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert, has cautioned that the recent lifting of maize export restrictions may not benefit smallholder farmers if deliberate measures are not taken to ensure their full participation…

Cecilia Chiluba April 29, 2026

Agriculture

FRA URGES FARMERS TO EXERCISE PRUDENCE IN CROP SALES

Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has urged farmers to exercise prudence when selling their harvested crops. In a statement, FRA Public Relations Coordinator, John Chipandwe stated that the Agency has noted…

Cecilia Chiluba April 22, 2026

Agriculture

LOW COMPLIANCE MARKS START OF 2026 TOBACCO MARKETING SEASON

The 2026 tobacco marketing season has opened in Nkeyema and Chipata districts, with low compliance from licensed buyers. Last week, Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) urged buyers to submit their…

Cecilia Chiluba April 14, 2026

Agriculture

GOVERNMENT REMOVES RESTRICTIONS ON MAIZE, MEALIE MEAL EXPORTS

Government has removed restrictions on the export of maize grain and mealie meal to support farmers and promote fair market access. Ministry of Agriculture Principal Public Relations Officer, Balewa Zyuulu…

Cecilia Chiluba April 10, 2026