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

Agriculture

TBZ URGES BUYERS TO SUBMIT TOBACCO PRICE MATRICES FOR APROVAL

Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) says it is set to release the price matrices for the 2025/2026 tobacco marketing season. As procedure dictates, buyers are required to submit their…

Cecilia Chiluba April 9, 2026

Agriculture

TOBACCO INDUSTRY SEES GROWTH IN Q1 2026 AS REGISTERED GROWERS RISE TO 46, 000

Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) has disclosed that the tobacco industry recorded a remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2026. According to the Board, the industry recorded an increase…

Cecilia Chiluba April 7, 2026

Agriculture Trade

IMPORT WINDOW OPENS FOR ONIONS TO CURB SUPPLY SHORTFALL

Fruit and Vegetable Traders Association of Zambia says the country has commenced the importation of onions as a short-term measure to stabilize supply and contain prices amid reduced domestic production.…

Cecilia Chiluba April 7, 2026

Agriculture

TBZ OPTIMISTIC ABOUT EXPANDING ZAMBIA’S TOBACCO EXPORT MARKETS

Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) says it is optimistic about the prospects of increasing the country’s tobacco exports to other regional markets. Board Executive Director Robert Mwale said TBZ is…

Cecilia Chiluba March 4, 2026