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by Geeta Khan | 26-08-2019 15:04 0 |
Agriculture is significant for Zambia because of the country?s large tracts of well-watered land suitable for different kinds of cultivation and animal husbandry. Zambian businesses in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sector, from arable farmers to kapenta enterprises and wholesale produce sourcing. It also covers companies that supply the Zambia food and agriculture sector — land acquisition services, irrigation equipment, agrochemical suppliers and stock feed, to name a few. Agriculture makes a significant contribution to the Zambian economy. There is a whole range of farming enterprises in Zambia producing commodities for domestic and international markets. Farms in Zambia include livestock, fishery and agricultural farming and they present a variety of opportunities for investors.Agricultural equipment suppliers support the large agricultural industry in Zambia through the supply of implements for use on farms. Examples of such equipment include tractors and other farm vehicles, tools, machinery and replacement parts.Where to source pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Most agrochemicals are toxic and may pose significant environmental and health risks in bulk storage. On farms, proper storage facilities, labelling, emergency clean-up equipment and procedures together with safety equipment and procedures for handling, application and disposal are absolute necessities.
Products and services available in Zambia for livestock farmers to ensure their farmed animals are healthy, disease-free and well looked after. Also are products and services related to animal genetics and breeding for livestock productivity and product quality. Companies grow, buy and sell different types of crops such as maize, cassava, sugar cane, wheat, rice, pumpkin, cotton, soy beans, potatoes and hay. These crops are offered on wholesale or retail to individuals and companies alike. Zambia?s crop production is biased towards maize, the country?s staple food, which has the potential to be produced at a sustainable level. Other emerging products are palm, jatropha and barley. Due to the increase in demand for fish and fish proteins, fish farming has become an alternative. Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. The likes of tilapia, bream, barbell and kapenta are sold on wholesale and on retail prices. Fish farming is an exciting area of development and technology that helps protect from overfishing the rivers of Zambia. Food grade chemicals are used in the production of food for things like colouring and flavours. Some companies supply food grade chemicals to the food industry and manufacturers of food products in Zambia.Wholesale suppliers of a range of fruit and vegetables – for shops and supermarkets as well as restaurants, hotels and lodges. From apples, oranges, water melons and mangoes to onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and spinach.The complete range of products and services relating to irrigation equipment for the Zambian farming and agricultural community. These include an advisory service as well as the actual pumps, pipes and irrigation systems.A range of products and services for livestock farmers. Companies raise, buy and sell livestock for farming and food production in Zambia.These companies process food products in Zambia. They process harvested or slaughtered farm produce to create marketable and edible products. Businesses that distribute food products, connecting suppliers and manufacturers to retailers and end consumers. Seed suppliers in Zambia may sell crop seeds, fruit and vegetable seeds, and a variety of seedlings, for the amateur gardener right up to large farming enterprises. Seed supply companies supply seeds to commercial resellers, wholesalers and farmers. Seed suppliers in Zambia offer a huge range of seeds from highly developed hybrids to wild species.The majority of farms in Zambia belong to small subsistence farmers who grow a diverse range of crops. Many also rear animals — typically cattle, goats and sheep. Small-holder equipment includes animal-powered implements, food-processing machinery and conservation farming tools for mulching and zero-tillage planting.Nutritious feed is a vital ingredient in your livestock mix, whether you raise poultry, pigs, beef, dairy or sheep. Source: thebestofzambia.com/industry/food-and-agriculture/
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Hello miss Geeta
Thank you so much for updating us about agriculture in Zambia.
Good to Know about it.
Keep writing great reports.
Thank you so much for this report
Yours
Asmita Gaire
Posted 28-08-2019 10:33
Hello Geeta
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about Agriculture in Zambia
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 27-08-2019 22:35
Thank you Miss Geeta Khan for sharing about agricultural sector of your beautiful country, Zambia. Well when I went through your article I felt that it's somehow similar to the situation of our country.
I wish I can learn more about your country's technology working in agricultural sector for their development with sustainable means to protect the nature too.
Posted 27-08-2019 01:25