Z.N.F.U

The mission of the ZNFU is to promote and safeguarding the interests of members as farmers, individuals, corporations/companies and other organizations involved

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LIVESTOCK MINISTRY RAISES RED FLAG; AS FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE RESURFACES IN CHISAMBA

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has upped biosecurity measures in Chisamba District, after Foot... https://t.co/TUzzGvCa5y

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STAKEHOLDERS MEET NBA OVER GMOS

Over 25 stakeholders concerned with the authorisation of imports of foods that are likely to contain GMOs by the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), met with... https://t.co/66kfPzFg8d

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ARMY WORMS REPORTED IN FOUR PROVINCES

Fall Army Worms (FAW) have been spotted on some strategic farming areas of the country.

Reports received by the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU)... https://t.co/qacyD3WWFi

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BRACE FOR EL NINO; ZIMBA

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has called on farmers to brace for El Nino.

ZNFU president Jervis Zimba appealed to farmers during the Launch of... https://t.co/r25YtNn4Kp

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ZAMBIA EVENING WEATHER FORECAST: WEDNESDAY (21/11/2018)

GENERAL SITUATION

Moist and unstable airflow from the North-West is affecting most parts of Zambia resulting into increased chances of rainfall... https://t.co/4gY1PchF5L

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MWINILUNGA TO HOST 2018/2019 NATIONAL PLANTING SEASON

Mwinilunga Dictrict will for the first time in history host the National Planting Season launch on 15th November 2018.
The 2018/2019... https://t.co/fs0FJVrWnl

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GOVT. APPLIES BREAKS ON MAIZE EXPORTS
Government last week announced a ban on the export of maize.

The announcement was made in Parliament and reiterated during the 113th ZNFU annual... https://t.co/KC8vdGnWXh

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KEITH ASHERWOOD DIES

Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) Trustee Keith Ian Asherwood has died.

He died in the early hours of Friday 26th October 2018.
He was 74.

Mr. Asherwood was an... https://t.co/HhvQQtH6ZH

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SEVEN DAYS WEATHER FORECAST 12th to 15th October 2018 GENERAL SITUATION

Moderate and warm airflow from the east is affecting the southern half of the country while the northern half is... https://t.co/jJ6mX5ZZvu

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CONSULTATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT ON SI 18, 19 & 20 OF 2018 BEGINS

The Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation & Environment Protection, WARMA and the ZNFU commenced consultations on SI 18,... https://t.co/PlUCb3HnsW

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FRA MOPS UP 137, 000MTS

With two months before the onset of the rainy season and summer planting period, the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has bought 137, 000 metric tonnes out of the targeted... https://t.co/ZFnejJ6L0x

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PRIVATE SECTOR PLANS US$26m LUSAKA FRESH MARKET

The Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI) says market structures for fresh fruits and vegetables in the country are a... https://t.co/cmSPC7YIem

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POOR STORAGE FACILITIES LEADING TO LOSSES

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says lack of storage facilities has continued being contributing to the agriculture sector making huge... https://t.co/0Tp3slG4Od

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BANKS TOLD TO DIP LENDING RATES

President Edgar Lungu has stepped up the call on the commercial banks to consider lowering lending rates that would encourage borrowers, especially Small and... https://t.co/abGzVmy9M3

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Press Release
30th August 2018

PRIORITIZE PAYMENTS TO FARMERS

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union would like to urge Government through the Minister of Finance and the Minister of... https://t.co/avN16lpHgj

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KAFUE/MAZABUKA ROAD REMAINS EYESORE
Despite the Kafue/Mazabuka road being one of the highest economic value, it has remained one of the worst and dangerous roads in the country.... https://t.co/VdSUwdDsbF

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KAMPAMBA SEEKS CONSULTATIONS

Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Honourable Kampamba Mulenga has called for consultations among livestock sector players to address the many growth... https://t.co/juuWVePCSO

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FALL ARMY WORMS; TIPS
The Fall Army Worm (FAW) has been ravaging crops around Africa. Currently 12 countries in Africa have been affected by FAWs. This has happened within 12 years. The FAWs... https://t.co/0KI3qconTu