By Mary Mwiinga:The University of Zambia, in partnership with Makerere University of Uganda, has launched a farmer weather phone application called Cropwis that predicts weather forest of up to 16 days for specific location.The application predicts weather forecasts in real time.University of Zambia -UNZA- Vice Chancellor Luke Mumba says the application is meant for fast…
January 9, 2020January 9, 202016By Reuben ChombaGovernment has procured 83 thousand litres of chemicals to eradicate the spread of Armyworms across the country.Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo has told ZNBC News that the chemicals are ready for distribution.Mr. Katambo says agricultural coordinators have been instructed to ensure that required chemicals are distributed to all the districts…
By Kasabula Muchimba:Six thousand Four hundred hectares of maize fields in Chilanga District have been affected by Army Worms.Seven thousand farmers are affected out of a total of 15 thousand in the district.And Chilanga District Commissioner Edith Muwana said government has started the distribution of chemicals to the farmers.Ms. Muwana said 4- hundred litres of…
By ZANIS:Agriculture Minister Micheal Katambo has clarified that Kawambwa district in Luapula province has received its full allocation of maize seed and compound D fertiliser meant for the 2019/2020.Mr Katambo disclosed to ZANIS that the national supplier engaged by government to distribute farming inputs has delivered 100 percent maize seed and compound D fertiliser to…
Chief Mumporokoso says Northern Province is likely to produce a bumper harvest of maize following the early distribution of seed and fertiliser during the 2019 – 2020 farming season.The traditional leader says this is coupled with the good rainfall that the province is receiving.Chief Mumporokoso says the distribution of farming inputs is a sign that…
By ZANIS:The Correctional Service on the Copperbelt Province has this farming season doubled its hectarage to 2-hundred and 61 from 1-hundred and 30 in the 2018/2019 farming season.Regional Commander, Davies Makayi disclosed this in Masaiti district when Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Bright Nundwe visited Chondwe Correctional facility.Mr. Makayi said this is in response to government’s…
By ZANIS:Army worms have invaded Siavonga District in Southern province threatening the district’s food security following the dry spell experienced last year.The areas affected are Chalokwa in Chief Sikongo’s area and Kabyobyo in Chief Simamba’s area.Farmers have since appealed to government to provide chemicals to wipe out the pests. Post Views: 4
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