News And Events
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLANTVILLAGE APP
16th April, 2024 By Mwiinga Mukuwa Climate change has continued to be a global concern that threatens food security resulting in pests and diseases with increased or decreased potency. Among the major crops in Zambia, Cassava is affected by Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease. Sweet potato is affected by Sweet Potato Virus Disease (SPVD. Maize is affected
FARMERS CALLED TO ADOPT AGRO ECOLOGICAL FARMING SYSTEMS
3rd March 2024 By Stella Nyangulu The agriculture sector in Zambia is key to the economy of the country as it contributes average about 19 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs about three quarters of the population. However, the current food system and the livelihood of people is facing a hard time due to the advent effects
Consultancy Services to facilitate Country Foresight Exercise (CFE) in Kenya, Madagascar and Nigeria
Consulting Services: Consultancy Services to facilitate Country Foresight Exercise (CFE) in Kenya, Madagascar and Nigeria Name of Project: FARA/FAO/CFE Activity Ref No: FARA/FAO/CFE/ICF/2024/01 Procurement Ref: FARA/FAO/CFE/CS/IC/2024/01 Issue Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 08, 2024 The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), through its Institutional Capacity & Future Scenarios (ICF) Cluster, contributes to the
Transforming food systems in Africa: The 2nd African Seed and Biotechnology Partnership Platform General Assembly
#FARA’s Institutional Capacity & Future Scenarios Cluster Lead and African Seed and Biotechnology Partnership Platform #ASBPP coordinator under the auspices of the African Union, Dr. Abdulrazak Ibrahim, is at the #AU Headquarters, Addis Ababa, facilitating the 2nd #ASBPP General Assembly. The assembly holds significant weight as it aligns ongoing dialogues concerning the 2nd decade of the African Union #Agenda2063 and
EU FUNDED OVER $ 10 MILLION IN AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MARKET ACCESS FOR SADC MEMBER STATES
by Nicholas Mwambazi Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economic development and food security of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. However, the sector faces several challenges; including climate change, soil degradation, and limited access to markets, technology and information. Access to timely and accurate information is critical for enabling farmers and policymakers to make informed decisions that
GOVERNMENT THUMBS UP IITA AND CGIAR RESEARCH HUB
by MERCY NAMFUKWE In an effort to mitigate the advent effects of climate change, government in partnership with International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have launched the Southern Africa Research and Administrative Hub (SARAH) and food system research delivery facilities aimed at producing state of the act research technologies. The partnership will leverage IITA and CGIAR’s expertise in research delivery
27 IN-SERVICE INAUGURAL COHORT GRADUATES FROM THE ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL HEALTH COLLEGE
by DOMINIC NALI Veterinary field epidemiologists in the livestock sector are the first line of defense against animal diseases that can also affect humans. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting efforts towards the Frontline In-service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) program in Zambia.
DEFRA SUPPORTS MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND LIVESTOCK TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL RESIDUES MONITORING PROGRAM FOR ZAMBIA
by DOMINIC NALI DRUGS in veterinary medicine are there to control different animal diseases and if properly used, they contribute to improving the production of food of animal origin. Food safety regulations are based on a risk analysis which is a structured and systematic process in which hazards that potentially affect public health are examined paving ways to mitigate the
SNV urges strengthened collaborations in tackling climate change
Chipata, 8th April, 2024 by GLORIA SIWISHA THE Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), has called for strengthened collaborations among stakeholders in the agriculture value chain in order to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on national food security efforts. And the organisation has disclosed that it has reached over 25,000 smallholder farmers with climate smart agriculture technologies in five provinces
25 METRIC TONS OF LEMON FRUITS TO KENYA
By Dominic Nali Zambia has for the first time commenced the export of lemon fruits to east African countries today. This follows the granting of market access through the Kenyan Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) and the subsequent issuance of phytosanitary requirements for citrus fruits from Zambia to Kenya. Sunsweet Produce Limited of Mkushi District in Central province shipped 25
Like Us On Facebook
Recent Comments