Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.
At a launch event in Mazabuka, district officials urged farmers to buy genuine, certified seed from authorised agro-dealers and consider early-maturing or drought-tolerant varieties for the 2026/2027 season. The ministry report warns that counterfeit seed can lead to poor germination, weak crop establishment and financial losses.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-14
Read original source →More than 100 fishers, processors, traders, cooperatives, financial institutions and other stakeholders gathered in Mpulungu to strengthen partnerships, market access, sustainable fisheries and value addition.
Source: FAO in Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-07
Read original source →A new two-year initiative focuses on food security, nutrition, resilience, sustainable livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, food safety, market development and livestock traceability.
Source: FAO in Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-07
Read original source →FAO and government partners established Farmer Field School activities for vulnerable farming households across six districts, with a minimum of 90 schools planned and capacity for up to 2,700 farmers.
Source: FAO in Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-07
Read original source →FAO-supported technical workshops advanced plant health regulations and assessment of the Zambia Integrated Agricultural Management Information System, with emphasis on reliable agricultural data and digital decision-making.
Source: FAO in Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-07
Read original source →The SIFAZ Matching Grant Facility supports eligible Zambian farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses in mechanization, input acquisition and marketing, commodity aggregation and green enterprises; the 2026 call offered grants from €400 to €60,000.
Source: FAO in Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-07
Read original source →FAO reports Zambia refined bankable investment priorities across beef, common beans, soybeans and honey ahead of the 2026 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum.
Source: FAO in Zambia · Verified: 2026-10-07
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