The Zambia National Farmers’ Union and Grain Producers and Traders recently engaged in productive talks regarding the pressing issues of food sufficiency, availability, and affordability. Both parties emphasized the importance of these matters for national security and urged their colleagues to approach the problem of grain and mealie meal shortages as an opportunity for collaboration and finding lasting solutions, rather than resorting to blame and finger-pointing.
The Zambia National Farmers’ Union and Grain Producers and Traders recently engaged in productive discussions about the country’s potential to become a major food producer for the region and the continent. Thanks to its favorable location and hydrological conditions, Zambia is well-suited to becoming a breadbasket. During the discussions, farmers were encouraged to consider growing early maize as a means of boosting crop production.
The Zambia National Farmers’ Union and Grain Producers and Traders recently held productive talks, highlighting the significance of water harvesting in improving crop production throughout the year. This is especially important for crops like wheat and maize. The President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, emphasized the importance of this practice in promoting sustainable agriculture in the country.
