Documentary on the Market Oriented Rice development Project done by Jonas Miselo

AIZ Urges Agricultural Professionals to Register and Uphold Standards

The Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) has called on all agricultural professionals across the country to comply with registration requirements in order to promote professionalism, safeguard the environment, and protect public health. Speaking during a visit to Luapula Province, Mr. Kelvin Sa ili , Head of Compliance and Inspections at AIZ, said the Institute was established to regulate the conduct of agricultural professionals and ensure that only qualified individuals practice within the sector. “The Agricultural Institute of Zambia is a statutory body established under Act No. 2 of 2017 and operationalized through Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2023, and o ur mandate is to register all agricultural professionals except those in the veterinary field and regulate their professional conduct , ” Mr. Sa ili stated . He noted that the Institute’s establishment marked a significant milestone in promoting accountability and competence within the agricultural sector. To this end...

Communities in Zimba Lead the Way in Climate Adaptation Through Community Adaptation Action Plans

With a population of 108,316, Zimba District of Southern Province has not been spared from the adverse effects of climate change. The district is characterized by Savannah Miombo Open woodland and dominant tree species, Dambo areas, pans, and small man-made dams distributed all over the district. However, Zimba has experienced massive deforestation, especially in areas around the plateau, thus causing serious ecological imbalances. These changes have directly impacted agricultural productivity, which is the primary livelihood for most residents. As water becomes scarce and land more degraded, the competition for these essential resources has intensified, leading to conflicts that are often exacerbated by the unequal distribution of power between men and women. To strengthen the locally led approach, CARE Zambia’s Community-based Adaptation: Scaling-up Community Action for Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Southern Africa and Beyond (CBA-SCALE+) project in Zimba District is supporting c...

Irrigation Canals: Kawambwa Farmers’ New Frontline Against Climate Change

With climate change and drought affecting most parts of Zambia, irrigation farming has become a source of hope for farmers in Kawambwa district. Recognizing this need, the World Bank-funded Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) project has invested 11.7 million Kwacha to build permanent irrigation canals, aiming to provide a lifeline for communities hit hardest by unpredictable weather patterns. Farmers like Osborne Mubanga from Chansa Malamba, one of the irrigation sites, have already begun reaping the benefits of these canals, growing winter maize and vegetables with consistent water access. “As soon as we saw the construction of the canal, we decided to plant maize before the rainy season started, knowing the canal would provide water for our crops,” Mubanga shared. He added that the canals have eased his workload significantly: “We no longer need to use buckets. Now, we just open furrows along the canal, making our work much easier.” Access to a ...

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