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Zambia suspends tax on maize imports
08 May 2024 21:04 GMT
… , May 8 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian cabinet has approved the suspension … instructed the agriculture ministry to start issuing permits to Zambians for maize … imports.
In February, the Zambian government declared a state of …
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Miraa farmers sue Murkomen, KAA over Sh4,000 levy at JKIA
08 May 2024 13:10 GMT
… JKIA. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
Miraa farmers have sued the Transport Cabinet … International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi.
The farmers under Nyambene Miraa Trade Association … counties including Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, DRC, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sierra …
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Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit to Address Looming Soil Health Crisis
07 May 2024 20:00 GMT
… as a pivotal asset for farmers.
Over the next three … 27, Kenya 60.66, Zambia 63.90, Malawi 96.74 … Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), Hon. … African leaders to boost fertilizer use for agricultural growth in Africa. …
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HH to attend Fertilizer, Health Soil Summit in Kenya
07 May 2024 20:00 GMT
… and investments geared toward boosting agricultural productivity. The Summit will … the crucial role of fertilizer and soil health in … and aligns seamlessly with Zambia’s ambitious Economic Transformation … for the majority of Zambian citizens.
Additionally, the …
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Drought propels record livestock sales
07 May 2024 19:30 GMT
… marketing of livestock remains a critical part of Namibia’s agricultural resilience … farmers to prepare for a challenging remainder of 2024.
The Livestock and Livestock … , Zambia, and Zimbabwe also rank as significant importers of Namibian livestock.
The …
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UN Agency Appeals for $228 Million to Help Drought-Hit Zambia
07 May 2024 16:13 GMT
… help Zambia deal with what it said was the driest farming season … said in a statement Tuesday.
“Zambia is grappling with a severe … including Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana.
Zambia also plans to ask the …
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Zambia: Drought Response Appeal May 2024 - December 2024 (Issued May 2024)
07 May 2024 12:37 GMT
… the Situation
Zambia is experiencing the driest agricultural season in … significant crop losses, increased livestock deaths, and worsening poverty. … 76 per cent of livestock, that is likely to … , exploitation and abuse.
Zambia is among countries reporting …
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Saying Yes to Building Community in Zambia
06 May 2024 16:57 GMT
… Bahkita Cheshire Home in Livingstone, Zambia
— Ray Ewing
Ms. Winsryg … sales and the Zambezi Farm, a communal farm on 20 acres of … site.
Working on the Zambezi farm.
— Marsha Winsryg
“Busiko Mpongo … Cheshire Home, the Zambezi Farm and the community she’s …
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Fertilizers Will Not Fix Africa’s Food Crisis
06 May 2024 13:50 GMT
… synthetic nitrogen fertilizers would solve Africa’s agricultural challenges. … on expensive synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, the prices of … reap substantial profits.
Zambia is a good example … millions of smallholder farmers, excessive fertilizer use also …
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Poultry business gone down due to loadshedding
08 May 2024 21:28 GMT
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Poultry Association of Zambia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dominic … cost of bio-digesters for farmers who are able to set … -digesters in their homes and farms”, he said.