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JUNE | 2017 ISSUEE-VOUCHER E-VOUCHERTHE PANACEA TO ABETTER FISPAQUACULTUREFISH FARMING HAS POTEN-TIAL TO DRIVE ECONOMYLIVESTOCK INPERSPE“ CTIVEHOW TO GROWAMARANTHUS (BONDWE)June 2017 1page | www.agribusinessnews.media Vol. 4 Issue 05 Agri-Business News

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E-VOUCHERCONTENTS06 LEAD STORY 28 FARM VISIT 34 AQUACULTURE E-VOUCHER – THE PANACEA TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FISH FARMING HAS POTENTIAL A BETTER FISP FARMING TO DRIVE ECONOMY08 LOCAL NEWS ADMINISTRATION nliyombwa5@gmail SAFADA WELCOMES Chief Executive Officer (CEO) [email protected] WEATHER INDEX Ian Munsanje INSURANCE +260 977/955 876374 LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION [email protected] Kebby Chabila16 LOCAL NEWS [email protected] +260 977 960864 [email protected] ZAMBIA HAS SUFFICIENT HEAD OF ADMIN AND FINANCE DESIGNED BY: MAIZE Daniel Mzyece TECH CREATIVE MEDIA +260 977 886876 (+260) 977 95382720 CROP FOCUS [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE MANAGER HOW TO GROW Joyce Mulenga AMARANTHUS MARKETING/ADVERTISING +260 978 929562 Fikile Neo PUBLISHER22 LIVESTOCK IN +260 977 235250 Agri-business News Limited PERSPECTIVE [email protected] Show Grounds [email protected] PO Box 30282 CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER EDITORIAL Lusaka, Zambia Editor +260 211 255916 Penjani Nzima +260 979 783453 [email protected] [email protected] www.agribusinessnews.media [email protected] REPORTER Noel Iyombwa +260 971 676967Disclaimer: All materials contained in this publication are strictly copyrighted to Agri-Business News. The magazine or any part thereof may not be reproduced without prior written permission from the publishers. Theviews expressed in this publication are not considered those of the publisher, which accepts no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the content of this magazine. While reasonable care and precautionhas been taken to ensure accuracy in compiling this publication, the Agri-Business News magazine, its advertisers and printers cannot accept responsibility for any damages or inconvenience that may arise therefrom.June 2017 3page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

PEN MY THOUGHTS of their choice. We are happy for this move will as it empowers the private sector to participate fully in the agriculture sector. Pen My Thoughts And fourthly, the inputs will be delivered on time because these various agro dealers shall be made to stock their shops/stores in advance before the small scale farmers can start to descend on to their shops with a view of accessing farming inputs using the visa cards. Furthermore, the e-voucher will enable the small scale to start graduating after two or three years as the system will be able to detect the number of years that that have been receiving the inputs. We hope and trust that this system, if well implemented to the best of its ability, can truly be a panacea to the corrupt system of the traditional FISP that has existed for many years with very little positive results being recorded. Penjani NzimaE-VOUCCALAHMITEIESRTHE WAY TO GOPenjani Nzima Calamities have come and the same calamities have gone but these disasters have left a trail of destruction most of the time they have oc-THE GOVERNMcuErreNdTsomINetTimReOs pDeoUpCle EhaDveTevHenEloEs-t VthOeirUdCeaHr lEivRes aWs IaTrHesuTlt Hof EtheSOLE PURPOSdEevaOstFatinBgRimINpGacItNcaGuseAdNbyItMhePsRamOeV. EMENT IN THE WAYFARMING INPUThTeSse cAaRlaEmitiDesIScaTnReiItBheUr TbeEnDatuUraNl oDr mEaRn –TmHadEe.SReUgBarSdlIeDssIZofEwDhatINPUTS PROGfoRrmAMtheMy EpresKenNt OtheWreNsultsA. S FARMER INPUT SUPPORTPROGRAMME L(eFt’IsStaPk)e. the Anthrax outbreak in perspective as one of the disasters thatANAIIMPROVEMthisAcGouRnItrCyUwLeTntUthRroAugLh in the rPecReOnt DpaUstC. TIVITY, RURALINCOMES, ANDThFisOouOtbDreaSk EafCfeUcteRdITthYe fAiveNdDistrAicLtsSofONoHrtEhL–PWDesEteVrnEpLroOviPnceTnHaEme-INPUT MARKETlySS.hangombo, Nalolo, Sioma, Limulunga and Kalabo.small – scale farmWeersaarerehagpipvyentotnhoetesthuabtsdiudriiznegdthienpouutbtsresaok tthheaptutbhliec iwr aasgarilcsoualtduvriasel dproductivity is inncoret atoseeadt, otrhetoiurcrhuaranliminaclsotmhaet shaadrediiemdpsruodvdeendlyaansddmoinugchsomwoarsetotheir household tfoApounohtthdethrlaspexierdcdleiuivsvereeisatlysoinepisdtotaehnhneguhmemaranabncresk.ceaedut.siTenhpthiusistpsisrinothgoerrmadmaeirnmtmoeoe(deae-svoeofttuhracenhswemari)syswitohanesofalso put in placeemergent and smThailsl -wsacrnailnegfawrams eerffsecatecdcebsesartihngeiirnfamrimndinthgaitnApnuthtrsaux nisdaerdFeaISdPly. Idnis-a layman’s languaegaesethwehiech-vhoaus cthheeproitsenstiimalptolyddeestrfoinyeodr acasuasesyasgtreemat ltohssatofsaunpimpoalrstinfarmers to buy inpauvtesryasnhdorot ttihmee.rIat gisrsiacdulttoukrneorweqthuaitsthiteeasffuescitnedgaannimealelscatrreoonfitcencfaorudndas opposed to casdhea. d with no illness detected.This system wasWberoaureghmteaanbtotoutunbdyertshtaendgothvaet rAnnmthreanxtininfecotsrdheumr aton bberiinnggs sparinmiatyrilyFinartmheerwIanyputht eSudpistsphktrioronirsubt.guPhtriooocgncuroapmfatfimoanmeail(noFgrISiinnPcp)idtuehtnastatilswecxaposonesduffrueeccwtteietdhdiuntofnedceteemrdptahonewimefaarlsmsomof utahslelirscale farmers to aAlnetvheralxoifsbceacusoemd ibnygthseeblfa-cretelriiaunmt,.Bacillus anthracis. This spore formingBut the traditionarbleaFsciIsStet Prhieahaact,ascnnoosldutr,vddiovreyniniengm,theuetcce.hnthviniisrotinsemurmseunast lfloyofrthiymeeapinrrfsoebcvteiioncaugsutsshetaeoglfeivitoesflaiahbnoitlhiotrydaxto.of these small- scale farmers who have for a long time been subjected toabject poverty aWndhetnhicsonhdaitsioncsabuesceodmethfaevmoratbole,btehepsepropreestguearlmlyindaetepientnodceonlotnioesnofgthoevegronvmerennmt’senstubcdboaisdwcitd,iengirziteaerr.omdAdinnfuaacetreexm,atgmihnrpoeglweeinws-pvporouueulatdsdc.bhIateenridassegyavrsaegntzaetiuinnmagslltcywoktwhihlilciistnhhgebweaasatncssikmsgppaorillo.roeutsentdhdaitnthin1a3tthedistricts during hTeh2e0b1a5ct/e2ri0a1w6illffaorrmm isnpgorsees ainstohne ,ctahrceansstarinpdlicthaetnerdetutorn3to9thdeisstoriilctotsin-in the 2016/201f7ectaogthriecrualntuimrealss. eThaesvoengeatantidvenfoorwm isthraerelsyyismtpelimcatewdililngtroans1m0i0ss%ion.countrywide in the forth coming 2017/2018 farming season. Even though thissystem of iwnpasutpdiTiglnohiesgettterauredninbtad,hureirteatrciixosnoobnogykroheehodapadsonmrdftteslaoiancotgnefoocdpfoteianenrstfatenomhcnut-aietmnotda-pbttaeheendrersimoamonnafilemsttrraaeaintlenssodtmrhomiaisfnnsotiigromhenipasrloerspocf arebaomnnldetltuyhem,cratsissnxy,t.ssceonPitneneticosomuenpmalel-the time itare much heavierrtehleaansethofesdpoermese. rits.Firstly, it has theBaubt iiltitisygtooodretodukncoewotnhapt tuhbelgicoveexrnpmeenndtidtuidrecoamsmtithietseglfoavnedrhnams esonftarwon’t be involvedspinentthmeorterathnasnpKor5t0a0ti,o0n00oafsinppaurttosf, tshteomrienagsuoref ttohecosnatrmol etheindpisuetasseand later on the otuetnbrdeearki.ng process.We are pleased to note that the privatesector will carry thOins ethneouotrhmerohuasnbdutthebeMairnaisbtrley bouf rLdiveenst.ock and Fisheries has boughtSecondly, the e-v2o0u,c0h00erawntihllrabxrindogsaesbfoour tthaeneixmerpcirsoevoefmmaesnstvoacncfinaartmioen.r targetingas only the true beWneeafirceiaprleieasseadretotuhnedperestoapndleththatamt wasisllvbaecccianapttiounrewdaisnptahret osfytshteemmea-using the differenstuIrCe Tpuctoimn pplaanceietso. Uconmdbeart tthheisosuytbsrteeamk wthheilesmbaanlnl -insgclaivleesftaocrmk meorsve-will be electronimcaenllyt inlinthkeeadffemcteadkianrgeaistwaabssaonlouttheerlyavimenpueososf eibraleditcoatitnrgatnhsisfedirsehaese.vouchers tdoesuinreindtnTeaheesgnsrrd:eicecauudrtelatbnuteherroneeueeisnf,tipycgpuiaaetsrstsrieootfison.htteTuhsmhteianisraniligasahnnattdhnfruaienlxhxbawceleanitlhtelieofdnniic.ftfieawrriinaegys.doefgdreisetsroibf usetirniogus-the muchTinhtirhdelyd, tishtisribsyusttioeTpnmhroeowafocinlftliauvareslmloithswiannnogawbnieniionpnngcurttrheeseaa. scaFteuiovtfhrerooisnroimtsitethstaahnttoefcuerptuerrmsieveaaovinuteetbrreasresleialacikegtsnortoorfatsndoidmepiablaaleerrctrnoiscamithpeuraaemvtaoeerreebeen engaged toasveerrvteidc.e AtBhN e small scale farmers with different farming inputs 4. Agri-Business . February - March 2017June 2017 page | 4 www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LEAD STORYE-VOUCHER –THE PANACEA TOA BETTER FISPSINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL, FROM AS WAY BACK AS 2012, THEGOVERNMENT HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTING A FARMER INPUT SUBSIDYCOMMONLY KNOWN AS FARMER INPUT SUPPORT PROGRAMME(FISP) WHICH INVOLVES THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSIDIZEDFERTILISER AND SEED TO SMALL HOLDER FARMERS.AIMS OF FISP CHALLENGES OF FISP in 2011 compared to 48% in 2001(MasonThe government came up with this The FISP has had its fair share of challenges et al. 2011).programme in order to increase with some of the notable ones being the And the FISP went through a seriousagricultural productivity, rural incomes, high cost to the national treasury. For challenge of targeting the actualfood security and help develop the input instance FISP allocation ranged from K589 beneficiaries as most of its beneficiariesmarkets (World Bank 2010). But FISP has billion in 2010 to K500 billion in 2012 were well off farmers or better to donot yielded the desired results to this day. (Agricultural Consultative Forum). farmers in terms of asset ownership andThe programme has been chocked with hectares cultivated.numerous challenges that have allowed This programme had a negative impactvery little impact on poverty reduction and on crop diversification due to maize Furthermore, under FISP there was aagricultural productivity in the rural farmer accounting for 61% of all production crops perpetual late delivery of inputs withpopulace.June 2017 6page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News By Penjani Nzima

existing reports at CSPR 2011 that is FISP which used to empower the farmers Premium showing that FISP inputs reached farmers just once per year. as late as January to March in every JUICE farming season. The private sector was Mr. Kaoma has appealed to the agro also crowded out of the system in areas dealers to realize that they are in business Nature’s Gift.. where FISP delivery was active. and that they should refrain from enticing the farmers to get what is being chosen for It is against this background that the them by the dealers. National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia (NUSSFZ) is now assuring the “This is a good opportunity for the agro farmers that the farmer input distribution dealers to make money but if they don’t for the 2017/2018 farming season which stock their shops with the required requisites in good time they will lose out,” ple have lost their dearwill be conducted under the E-voucher he said. Furthermore, Mr. Kaoma said that system won’t have the hiccups that the e-voucher will bring about the overall objective of FISP of not putting a lot of ombo, Nalolo, Sioma,had caused the delay in the previous money from the treasury as farmers will Kalabo districts.farming seasons because the various be meant to graduate after two or three seasons. key stakeholders have ironed out all the hurdles. He elaborated further that the e-voucher will improve on targeting the actual He said the short comings that had beneficiaries as particulars of individual farmers will be electronically linked making nmentchohckaedsthecsyostemmein in tothe past have it very difficult to transfer vouchers to been dealt with adequately by the key unintended beneficiaries.measusrteakseholdtoers this effectthat include the Ministry Mr. Kaoma said that the e-voucher has of Agriculture, IAPRI, NUSSFZ, MUSIKA, the potential of addressing the challenges of late input distribution. The ‘E-voucher’onouraZbNFlUeandMZAMicAhCEeasawlell Kat-as different programme is an effort by the Zambian ICT companies that have also been Government, supported by Musika, of Fisheries and Live-incorporated in the system. which aims to improve the distribution of And as such the farmers are now assured subsidized inputs to smallholder farmers. an immediate ban onof a much improved E-Voucher system that will have very little or no delays in During the 2015/2016 farming season,of cattle in the affectedthe distribution of the farming inputs for 241,000 farmers across the 13 pilot the 2017/2018 farming season because districts in Southern, Lusaka, Central and these key stakeholders have dealt with all Copperbelt Provinces received the input the lapses in the previous programmes of subsidy through pre-paid VISA bank cards E-Voucher stated Mr. Emack Kaoma Union as opposed to receiving physical inputs centrally procured by Government.e the author was doingDeputy Director General in an interview. The system was later triplicated following He said that the Union is in full support of the success of the FISP e-voucher pilot, the Zambian Government has extended as reported that 69 cat-the government’s recently pronouncement the programme to 39 additional districts covering 602,521 farmers during that the E-Voucher will be rolled out 100 the 2016/2017 season. And now the government has decided to go 100% oncted to have died fromper cent throughout the country in the e-voucher for the FISP input distribution countrywide. distribution of farming inputs under theaffected areas and overgovernment’s approved Farmer InputanimaSlusppowrt Perorgeramamte. risk of disease.Mr. Kaoma explained that this is the system (E-voucher) that support farmers to buy inputs and other agriculture requisites using an electronic card as opposed to ment cahsha. s so far spent He has seriously assured the small scale 00,00far0meras nsot part of thedespair because e- voucher is the best system that will enable themontrol the disease out-to diversify properly and also receive the farming inputs on time and throughout the year. He explained that the agro dealers in different communities fully know what the Livestnoeecdskof and Fisheriesthe farmers are in that particular area and they will make sure that they ,000 anthrax doses forstock enough farming inputs so that the farmers can have access to those inputsmass vaccination.throughout the year unlike the traditional To Page 8June 2017 7page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LOCAL NEWSSiWnAdeFlecAxoDImnAesus rWanecaetherBy Noel IyombwaGOVERNMENT recently introduced a K100 fee for “Weather Index Insurance” for farmers a moveSwhich Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya says has been instigated by climate change. peaking when she featured on happens, the small farmer is the one who the money will be used. the PF Interactive Forum at suffers the loss because they will have no He further advised small scale farmers Chrisma Hotel recently, Siliya recourse,” Siliya said. to know and understand the importance said climate change was here to She also said government through her of insurance in farming adding thatstay and government needed funds to Ministry was supporting ten different most farmers’ especiallialy small scalemitigate its effects. crops as a way of making the crop farmers don’t take the issue of insurance“We are also saying let us support the diversification goal a reality. seriously.farmers on the e-voucher, on FISP The move has been received with mixed “Insurance package is very important forto grow more than maize. So we as feelings among Small Scale farmers. Small farmers, but it’s unfortunately that smallgovernment give K1700, the farmer Scale Farmers Development Agency scale farmers have not taken this issuemakes a contribution of K400. For the (SAFADA) director Boyd Moobwe says seriously by not insuring their farmingfirst time this year, from that contribution that the move is welcome but needs activities and business otherwise theof K400, K100 is going to be Weather more clarification from government. introduction of K100 fee for WeatherIndex Insurance. Index Insurance for farmers is a right He says that government should sensitize move, “he said.And the reason we want a farmer to the farmers about the tax and why K100contribute within that K400 is because is being deducted from the K400 that And Mr. Moobwe disclosed that hisclimate change is here to stay, we they pay for the e-voucher system. organization has started sensitizing smallhave seen what it can do, it can come scale farmers on climate change dubbedfrom floods- drought and everything Mr. Moobwe explained that there is need Zambian climate change and agriculturein between. And we are saying if that to sensitize small scale farmers on how Canivas.June 2017 10page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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AteLOocCAgoLsNrnuEiWcosS tmvaiitinacalgbrloewthMUCHINGA Province Minister Malozo Sichone says sustainable economic growth in the Provinceand the Country at large can only be attained with increased Agriculture.Mr. Sichone says it is for this reason that market centers, livestock laboratories activation of cards are being addressedthere is need for more resources to be in Mpika, Nakonde, Chinsali, Isoka and so as to ensure a smooth run in the nextdrawn towards the Agriculture Sector, so Mafinga districts in order to reduce the season`s programme, he said.as to enhance production capacity and livestock disease burden and increaseproductivity of small scale Farmers. livestock population. Meanwhile, Mr. Sichone says the recently The Minister added that through CEEC, launched Second National AgricultureZANIS reports that the Provincial government has empowered a number Policy by Minister of Agriculture DoraMinister said this at the just ended sixth of farmers in different fields as a way of Siliya could not have come at a betterMuchinga Province Agricultural, Tourism value addition. time than this as it is closely aligned toand Investment Show, which was held the newly unveiled Seventh Nationalunder the Theme “Promoting a Green These fields include production of edible Development Plan and Vision 2030.Economy”. cooking oil, stock feed, beef, piggery, fish farming and poultry where employment The Second National Agriculture PolicyThis year`s theme emphasizes on creation for the local people will be has an objective of promoting sustainablepromoting an economy that concentrates achieved through these interventions. use and management of natural resourceson reducing environmental risks and He added that this year Government has and mainstreaming environmental andecological insufficiency, because a green plans to roll out the E-voucher system to climate change in the Agricultural sector.economy considers the environment in all the districts in the Province.which it operates. The Policy also seeks to address the Government is working round the various challenges faced in the AgricultureMr. Sichone further says, government, clock to address the challenges that Sector such as over dependence on rainthrough the Livestock Infrastructure were encountered in the E-voucher for crop production, limited capital andSupport Project, has been constructing programme in the 2016/2017 season market access for small scale farmers andlivestock infrastructure such as livestock such as late distribution of cards and late little value addition.slaughter facilities, dip tanks, livestockJune 2017 12page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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COMMODITY ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHTSFAO FOOD PRICE INDEX »» The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) (8.3 percent) from May. This increaseThe FAO Food Price Index is a measure of averaged 175.2 points in June 2017, up pushed the Index close to the highsthe monthly change in international pricesof a basket of food commodities. It consists 2.5 points (1.4 percent) from May and registered during the last three years,of the average of five commodity groupprice indices, weighted with the average 11 points (7 percent) above its level a although it is still 24 percent below itsexport shares of each of the groups for2002-2004. For more detailed information year earlier. June marked the second peak reached in February 2014. Prices(in all languages) please see the specialfeature article of the November 2013 issue successive month of increase in the of all dairy products that constituteof the Food Outlook. An expanded versionof the article, which contains more technical value of the FFPI. The rise was driven the index rose, but butter pricebackground is available in English only. by relatively large increases in dairy increased the most, rising 51.2 pointsMonthly release dates for 2017: 12 January,02 February, 02 March, 06 April, 04 May, 08 and cereal prices. Meat quotations (14.1 percent) from May to an all-timeJune, 06 July, 03 August, 07 September, 05October, 02 November, 07 December. also firmed, while those of sugar and high. Limited export availabilities ofFAO FOOD PRICE INDEX vegetable oils dropped. dairy products in all major producingADVANCES FURTHER »» The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged countries caused the prices of butter,FAO Food Price Index advances further 154.3 points in June, 6.2 points (4.2 cheese and skim milk powder to riseRelease date: 06/07/2017 percent) above its May level and significantly, contributing also to representing a one-year high. Wheat stronger whole milk powder prices. quotations increased the most, largely »» The FAO Meat Price Index averaged reflecting a surge in high-protein 175.2 points in June, up 3.2 points (1.8 wheat values due to deteriorating percent) from May, marking the sixth crop conditions in the United States, consecutive month of moderate price while strong import demand exerted increases. Limited export supplies in upward pressure on international rice Oceania, coupled with strong buying prices. By contrast, record harvests interest, underpinned bovine and in South America kept maize prices ovine meat prices in June, while solid under downward pressure. import demand lent some support to »» The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index pig meat prices. By contrast, poultry averaged 162.1 points in June, down quotations continued to be affected 6.5 points (or 3.9 percent) from May, by concerns over the spread of Avian when prices experienced a short-lived Influenza in Europe, Asia and Africa. rebound. The slide in the index mainly »» The FAO Sugar Price Index averaged reflects falling palm and soy oil values. 197.3 points in June, down nearly 31 International palm oil quotations points (13.4 percent) from May and dropped by a full 7 percent (marking marking a 16-month low. International a 10-month low), primarily because sugar prices have fallen steadily since of good production prospects in February, with the continued decline Southeast Asia. Soy oil values dropped reflecting large export availabilities, as South American bumper harvests in particular robust Brazilian supplies. bolstered global availabilities, while Weak import demand has exerted forecasts point to a near-record global further downward pressure on output in 2017/18. Rapeseed and quotations, especially as purchases by sunflower oil values also dropped, the world’s leading importer, China, contributing to the overall fall in the have slowed following the imposition index. of high import tariffs. »» The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 209 points in June, up 15.9 points Unlike for other commodity groups, most prices utilized in the calculation of the FAO Meat Price Index are not available when the FAO Food Price Index is computed and published; therefore, the value of the Meat Price Index for the most recent months is derived from a mixture of projected and observed prices. This can, at times, require significant revisions in the final value of the FAO Meat Price Index which could in turn influence the value of the FAO Food Price Index.June 2017 14page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LOCAL NEWSZSuafmficbiieanHt MasaizeBy Penjani NzimaMINISTER of Agriculture has disclosed that the National Food Balance Sheet for the 2017/2018marketing season based on the crop forecasting survey shows that the country has produced sufficientSmaize for both human consumption and industrial use.he stated that the total maize the Food Balance Sheet shows that total maize products were put in place to safeguard theproduction in the 2016/2017 season required for human consumption, industrial food and nutrition security of the nation.has been estimated to be 3,606,549 use and other commitments amounts to Ms Siliya further said that the Ministry of Agriculture is currently, conductingmetric tonnes. Speaking during 2,997,350 metric tonnes. consultations on the 2017 marketing modalities that the FRA will implement inthe Crop Forecast, the minister said that “The total maize requirements include an the purchase of strategic food reserves.the country has a maize carry-over stock anticipated national strategic reserve stock of The maize marketing modalities under FRA will be announced after the completion ofamounting to 569,317 metric tonnes as at 1st 500,000 metric tonnes to be held by the Food consultations with stakeholders and cabinet. “I would like to encourage the private sector tomay, 2016. Reserve Agency ” actively participate in agriculture marketing, particularly maize marketing.She said that of this amount, the Food Reserve “When total maize requirements areAgency (FRA) is holding 270,254 metric subtracted from total maize availability, the In order to encourage the participation oftonnes, the grain traders association is holding food balance sheet indicates that the country the private sector, i am pleased to announce206,388 metric tonnes, large scale farms are has recorded a maize surplus of 1,178,516 the following measures: export ban on maizeholding 4,503 metric tonnes and small and metric tonnes,” she said. Meanwhile, the and maize products is here by lifted and FRAmedium scale farmers are holding 28,172 minister said that last year’s agricultural will purchase up to 500,000 metric tonnes ofmetric tonnes. marketing season was very unique to the commodities including maize for strategic food country and the SADC region because Zambia reserves,” the Minister said.“When the maize carry-over stock from last is one of the few countries that had surplusseason is added to the maize production for maize production.the 2016/2017 agricultural season, the totalsupply of maize available for the 2017/2018 She added that as such, the countrymarketing season is 4,175,866 metric tonnes,” experienced increased pressure on theMs Siliya said. maize stocks and several measures such as restrictions on the export of maize and maizeShe explained that for the current population,June 2017 16page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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NEWS BRIEFS GOVT CAUTIONSZNS TO FARMERS AGAINST SELLING MAIZE TO BRIEFCASEHARVEST 22,000 IN BUSINESS PERSONSNORTH-WESTERNPROVINCE GOVERNMENT has cautioned farmers in Mpulungu District in Northern Province againstZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) in North Western being exploited by selfish businessmen andProvince says it has projected to harvest 22,000 by women who offer non-competitive prices for50 kilogram bags of white maize grain this farming maize.season year the Katandano and Mumbezhi farmcamps. Area Member of Parliament private companies and other Brian Mundubile says farmers in individuals willing to buyThis indicates an increase in production which will help meet the area must not to fall prey to maize from farmers to offerproduction of maize grain from the high demand in the province. private maize buyers enticing competitive prices for the16,000 by 50 kilogram in the last And Provincial minister Richard them to buy their produce at a commodity.farming season bags to 22,000by Kapita says the province is food cheap price.50 kilogram bags this season. secure despite the challenge of Mr. Mundubile said private pests attacking most maize fields Speaking when he addressed buyers and millers must notZNS Warrant Officer Born farmers in his constituency, Mr. take undue advantage ofLongwani said this at the during this farming season. Mundubile who is also Northern poor farmers as result ofduring North Western Province The minister said he was Province Minister, said farmers government’s decision to allowAgriculture Mining Industrial delighted that farmers worked need to attach value to their private sector participation inand Commercial Show stand in with government to ensure the hard-earned agricultural the purchase of maize.Solwezi District. pests were controlled on time produce and reject cheap hence the expected bumper offers. ZANISWarrant Officer Longwani said harvest. He has since challengedZNS has also recorded an increasein livestock and vegetable ZANIS ACSZ, MUVI TV sign MOU ByPenjani NzimaFRA TARGETS AGRICULTURE and Commercial SocietyofZambia (ACSZ) and MUVI TV have signed a Memorandum14,700 TONS FROM LUWINGU of Understanding (MoU) that will see the nshimaTHIS YEAR eating competition popularly known as “Mwine Nshima” being held as one of the highlights in theTHE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says it will this main arena during this year’s show.year purchase 14, 700 metric tons of white maizein Luwingu district of the Northern Province. Speaking during the signing “We have no doubt that this ceremony Society Vice President event will light up the show thisDistrict Commissioner Patrick where FRA bought 312, 918 by Caroline Silwamba said MUVI TV year,” she added.Chanda disclosed this during the 50kg bags of white maize in the have joined efforts with ACSZ inlaunch of the 2017 marketing area. the framework of adding value to And speaking earlier duringseason training workshop for the entertainment of this year’s the signing ceremony MUVI TVdepot clerk, commodity checkers Mr. Chanda appealed to depot show. General Manager, Angel Phiri saidand warehouse supervisors held clerk to avoid receiving bribes as that this partnership has givenat triple blessing guest house they serve the farmers and ensure “The eating competition is an the television station strengthtoday. that first come first serve applies initiative started by MUVI TV, to go round the country and at all times. responds to the community mobilize champions.Mr. Chanda said the allocation for He further warned that he will entertainment need that willLuwingu district has been reduced not entertain depot clerks buying enhance recreation during the “Our intention is to go round theby six (6) per cent as compared to rotten maize, theft and fraud premiere show,” she said. country and expose this eatinglast year in order to allow farmers adding that those found wanting competition,” he said.to reserve enough food for their will be dealt with firmly. Mrs. Silwamba has noted that inown consumption. this partnership the society will Mr. Phiri said that this has given Mr. Chanda said maize will be host the finals of the national the station a good location whereHe explained that government bought from 23 satellite depots competition whereas MUVI TV will the competition will be heldthrough food reserve agency, will in both constituencies of Luwingu host the provincial competitions. during this year’s show. The 2017this year purchase 294, 000 by 50 district. Agricultural and Commercialkg bags as compared to last year She said the society will however Show under the theme ZANIS endeavor to continue partnering “promoting a green economy” is with many other institutions not scheduled for 2nd to 7th August only to promote the show but our 2017. also the society in general.June 2017 18page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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CROP FOCUS the midrib. The lesions may encircle the stems and cause wilt. This disease is worse in warm, wet or very humid weather. Burpee Recommends: AvoidHOW TO GROW getting water on the foliage. Remove infected plant parts and do not workAMARANTHUS around wet plants. Provide plenty of air circulationAMARANTHUS fondly known as boondwe in the Zambian language is Anthracnose: This is a fungus disease that attacks the fruit asa common vegetable that is liked by many Zambians. It is able to grow on it is ripening. The first visible sign is a circular spot on the skin that isits own in the bush during the rainy season in this nation. slightly sunken. The spots enlarge and turn black; the fruit rots. ExtendedThis same vegetable is also sold in markets that include leading chain periods of heat and humidity facilitate anthracnose growth. The fungusstore outlets in this country. And it is able to fetch some good money. overwinters in diseased plant debris. Burpee Recommends: ProvideWith the advancement of technology this delicacy can now be grown sufficient space between plants for good air circulation, avoid overheadfrom seeds. And according to Burpee.com Amaranthus is easy to grow. watering which can spread the fungus spores, keep a clean garden,Sowing seed indoors: remove and discard all diseased plant material. Use a mulch to prevent• Sow thinly and evenly and cover with fine seed starting formula. spores from splashing from the soil onto plants.• Maintain at a temperature around 15.5 degrees Celsius.• Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. Damping Off: This is one of the most common problems when• As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny starting plants from seed. The seedling emerges and appears healthy; windowsill or grow seedlings 7- 10 centimetres beneath fluorescent then it suddenly wilts and dies for no obvious reason. Damping off is plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise caused by a fungus that is active when there is abundant moisture and the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work soils and air temperatures are above 20 degrees Celsius. Typically, this for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a indicates that the soil is too wet or contains high amounts of nitrogen dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours. fertilizer.• Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor Burpee Recommends: Keep seedlings moist but do not houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.• Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened overwater; avoid over-fertilizing your seedlings; thin out seedlings to off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them avoid overcrowding; make sure the plants are getting good air circulation; to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them if you plant in containers, thoroughly wash them in soapy water and rinse from wind and hot sun at first. in a ten per cent bleach solution after use.Transplanting to the Garden: Root Rots: A number of pathogens cause root rots of seedlings as• Select a location in full sun with good rich well drained organic soil. well as mature roots.• Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Burpee Recommends: Do not plant in the same area for Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.• Set plants 45 centimetres apart in the garden. several years. Pull up and discard infected plants. Make sure your soil has excellent drainage.How to Grow Rust: A number of fungus diseases cause rust colored spots on foliage• Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them and stalks. by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Burpee Recommends: Remove infected plants.• Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil Common Pest and Cultural Problems temperatures. For annuals an organic mulch of shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks Aphids: Greenish, red, black or peach colored sucking insects can down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot. spread disease as they feed on the undersides of leaves. They leave a sticky residue on foliage that attracts ants.• Keep soil evenly moist but not wet. Burpee Recommends: Introduce or attract natural predators into your• No fertilizer is needed unless the soil is poor. Do not over fertilize. garden such as lady beetles and wasps who feed on aphids. You can also• Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative wash them off with a strong spray, or use an insecticidal soap. Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area. Cutworms: These insects cut off the seedlings at the soil level.Growing tips Burpee Recommends: Place a paper cup collar (use a coffee cup with the bottom cut out) around the base of the plant. They are usually mostly a• Plant Amaranthus along a fence or a wall as a colorful annual hedge. problem with young seedlings. You can also control by handpicking and• Massed plants can have a great impact. controlling weeds, where they lay their eggs.Common Pests and Problems Flea Beetles: These small hopping beetles feed on plant foliageAlternaria Leaf Spot: Small, round reddish brown spots with and may spread diseases.white to grey centers form on the upper surface of the leaves and along Burpee Recommends: Rotate crops. Use floating row covers to prevent damage to young foliage. Leafminers: These insects bore just under the leaf surface causing irregular serpentine lines. The larvae are yellow cylindrical maggots and the adults are small black and yellow flies. They do not usually kill plants, but disfigure the foliage. Burpee Recommends: Remove affected foliage. Sanitation is important so be sure to remove all debris at the end of the season. Spider Mites: These tiny spider-like pests are about the size of a grain of pepper. They may be red, black, brown or yellow. They suck on the plant juices removing chlorophyll and injecting toxins which cause white dots on the foliage. There is often webbing visible on the plant. They cause the foliage to turn yellow and become dry and stippled. They multiply quickly and thrive in dry conditions. Burpee Recommends: Spider mites may be controlled with a forceful spray every other day. Try hot pepper wax or insecticidal soap. Farmers can check with their local Agro dealer shops concerning the different problems that their Amaranthus may face. Burpee.comJune 2017 20page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LIVESTOCK IN PERSPECTIVECLASSICALSWINE FEVERA HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS VIRAL DISEASE OFPIGS, IT IS CAPABLE OF SPREADING RAPIDLY INSUSCEPTIBLE PIG POPULATIONS. IT IS CLINICALLYSIMILAR TO AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF), BUTCAUSED BY A DIFFERENT VIRUS.June 2017 22page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

CAUSEA virus belonging to the pestivirus genus of the family Flaviviridae.Other namesHog choleraThe disease is widespread in Africa, South America and Asia, but has been eradicated from most countries in Europe. SYMPTOMSThere are 3 clinical forms of this disease. The acute illness shows the following symptoms:• fevers• depression• loss of appetite• convulsions• constipation in the early stages of the illness, progressing to vomiting and diarrhoea• red or purplish skin blotching on ears, snout, limbs and abdomen.Symptoms of the chronic form of the illness include:• depression• loss of appetite• poor growth• fluctuating fevers• constipation and diarrhoea, with even periods of normalityThe most common symptom of the mild form of the illness is poor growth but pregnant sows may abort, or give birth tostillborn piglets. Surviving piglets may be born with tremors or deformities. IMPACTSThe death rate depends on the severity of the clinical signs. The very acute form results in very high death rates, while themild and chronic forms may pass undetected and the pigs then die from secondary infections. HOW IT IS SPREADTransmission of the virus occurs by direct contact with infected pigs or contact with contaminated pens, trucks orclothing. Swill feeding of pigs with infected meat scraps is also an important means of spread to new areas or countries.The virus is killed by heat at 60°C for 10 minutes. The virus is very stable in a protein-rich environment. It can survivemonths in refrigerated meat and for years in frozen meat. The virus can be isolated from ‘green’ salami and pepperonisausages, but not after the required curing period and final acid treatment. The virus survives casings processing. CONTROLThe strategy to eradicate the disease in the shortest possible time. This will be achieved by:• Stamping out to remove the source of the infection• Strict movement controls• Strict decontamination• Tracing and surveillance to determine the source and extent of the disease• Zoning to define infected and disease-free areas. VACCINATIONA vaccine is available overseas and may be used in exceptional circumstances if the disease becomes widespread andselected strategies are not being effective.June 2017 23page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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CLIMATE CHANGE Crop Biodiversity: The distribution of wild crop relatives, an increasingly important genetic resource for the breeding ofHow is Climate crops, will be severely affected leading to fragmentation of theChange Affecting distribution and even extinction.Agriculture? Economic Consequences: Price will rise for the most important agricultural crops–rice, wheat, maize, and soybeans. This, in turn, leads to higher feed and therefore meat prices. As a result, climate change will reduce the growth in meat consumption slightly and cause a more substantial fall in cereals consumption, leading to greater food insecurity. How Do We Predict Climate Change Impacts? Climate models have been developed that consider social and economic factors (population and carbon emissions). By combining these factors with an understanding of global and regional climate science, experts have developed climate scenarios that express the potential for different behaviors to impact climate patterns. Climate scenarios have the ability to inform our choices about the likely impacts of temperature, precipitation, and seasonality on food production. They also allow us to guide agricultural sectors on the best methods to adapt to various climate consequences by evaluating impacts and identifying tradeoffs.AGRICULTURE and climate change are What are the Agricultural Impacts and Tradeoffs?inextricably linked—crop yield, biodiversity,and water use, as well as soil health are directly • The net effect of climate change on world agriculture isaffected by a changing climate. likely to be negative. Although some regions and crops will benefit, most will not.Climate change, which is largely a result of burning fossil fuels,is already affecting the Earth’s temperature, precipitation, • While increases in atmospheric CO2 are projected toand hydrological cycles. Continued changes in the frequency stimulate growth and improve water use efficiency in someand intensity of precipitation, heat waves, and other extreme crop species, climate impacts, particularly heat waves,events are likely, all which will impact agricultural production. droughts and flooding, will likely dampen yield potential.Furthermore, compounded climate factors can decrease plantproductivity, resulting in price increases for many important • Indirect climate impacts include increased competition fromagricultural crops. weeds, expansion of pathogens and insect pest ranges and seasons, and other alterations in crop agro ecosystems.Impacts of Climate Change How Can Agriculture Adapt?Hydrologic: The hydrologic cycle now includes more frequent andintense droughts and floods in many agricultural regions. These Adaptation strategies are short and long-term changes to humanevents can damage and at times even destroy crops. activities that respond to the effects of changes in climate. InHeat: Over the next 30-50 years, average temperatures will likely agriculture, adaptation will require cost-effective investments inincrease by at least 1.0 °C. Anticipated regionally-dependent water infrastructure, emergency preparation for and response tochanges include increase number of heat waves and warm nights, extreme weather events, development of resilient crop varietiesa decreasing number of frost days, and a longer growing season that tolerate temperature and precipitation stresses, and new orin temperate zones. improved land use and management practices.CO2: Over the next 30-50 years, CO2 concentrations will Tools for Adaptationincrease to about 450 parts per million by volume (ppmv). TheCO2 response is expected to be higher on C3 species (wheat, • Crop breeding for development of new climate tolerantrice, and soybeans), which account for more than 95% of world’s crop varieties is a key tool for adapting agriculture to aspecies than on C4 species (corn and sorghum). C3 weeds have changing climate. History and current breeding experienceresponded well to elevated CO2 levels, symbolizing the potential indicate that natural biodiversity within crops has allowedfor increase weed pressure and reduced crop yields. for plant adaptation to different conditions, providing clear evidence that plant breeding has great potential to aide in the adaptation of crops to climate change. • Cropping system development is another tool that can help agriculture adapt. For example the use of crop mixtures that have several crops growing at one time can help systems exhibit greater durability during periods of high water or heat stress.June 2017 26page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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FARM VISITANDENTREPRENEURSHIPFARMING ENTREPRENEURSHIP is a process that encourages creativity, calculated risk-taking, and business planning to take advantage of opportunities By Noel IyombwaThe process enables the business (whether start-up, a tender accountant, Mbetwa worked for Pricwaterhousecoopers established business, or family farm) to show profit by (PwC), Deloitte and Touche and National Breweries, he decided to identifying market opportunities and creating unique quit his job to start farming a move which was opposed by his family combinations of resources to pursue these opportunities. It members including his wife.is important to apply managerial and entrepreneurship skills in order ”I have been in formal employment for ten years having been workedto run a profitable farm business. for National Breweries, Deloitte and Touche, PwC among other companies, “he said. In 2011 he bought a 2 hectares piece of land inMany farmers lack managerial and entrepreneurship skills when Chibombo district in chief Mungules area few kilometers away fromrunning their farming business hence they don’t succeed.However the great north road.there are already excellent managers and many also have farmershave developed outstanding abilities to make the most of their He started with few layer chickens from which he was supplying eggsresources. to marketers in market places. After pumping money in the business the number of birds increased in few years and currently he has39 year old Pe Mbetwa is one of the farmers who is applying 10,000 birds supplying 300 plus eggs per day.entrepreneurship in farming hence has become successful. BeingJune 2017 28page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

“We are getting off the ground and we are stabilizing slowly and we are talking to money lending institutions to borrow us money to boost the production, “he said. He explains that he is closely working with small scale farmers within and outside Lusaka who supply soya beans and that the plant has a total number of 16 permanent employees. The plant has a capacity of producing 28 metric tons of soya cake per day and 600 metric tons in a month generating K 3.3 billion kwacha monthly. Mr. Mbetwa observed that the reason why most people don’t succeed in farming business is because they take farming as a hobby. “Some people approach farming as a hobby hence they don’t advance in it. We need to have a bigger picture. The approach that people take towards farming is what will determine the future of their farming, most people especially small scale farmers don’t take farming serious but as a hobby hence being on the same level, “he noted. He explained that entrepreneurship is important in farming because one is able to understand and know how the business is doing in terms of making profits and losses. Mr. Mbetwa further stated that financial discipline is another aspect which can lead to a successful farming business. “Small scale farmers need to understand the financial discipline, so farmers after harvesting and selling their produce they end up buying expensive cars and unnecessary luxuries. They should understand that financial discipline and planning is very important, “said Mr. Mbetwa. He explained that need for people to consult when engaging into farming so that they know the risk involved in. And Mr. Mbetwa has observed that most farming should only be practiced by people who are retired. “People have a wrong perception that farming is only for retired people, farming has the potential to change lives so it’s a grave mistake to go into farming after retiring because it’s so involving which needs more time and money otherwise it is good business. In the near future the next generation billionaires will be farmers, “he said. He also advised the youths to engage in farming instead of just depending government to offer them employment. However he was quick to mention that the trend is slowly changing as most youths are going into farming.He says that despite being a practicing accountant and a consultant, He disclosed that the major clients for the eggs are marketers andhe has considered farming as his permanent occupation adding confectionery outlets and super markets. Mr. Mbetwa described histhat he cannot practice accounting when he is of age but farming business relationship with marketers as good because they alwaysis a continues process. “I consider being in farming for a long period pay in cash.of time, because I want to believe that I won’t be practicing forever.They will come a time when I won’t be in consultancy anymore, “he He further revealed that he has managed to run the two farmingexplained. enterprises Uhuru farming enterprise and consultancy work because he has put different individuals to be in charge.After from poultry, Mr Mbetwa has gone into soya cake processingplant in Lusaka’s industrial area which he acquired in February this The poultry generates a total of K 200,000 per month but that theyear from a bank. “In February this year I bought a milling plant which soya cake plant generates more income. He advised farmers to treatwe have turned into a soya cake processing plant. We are exporting farmingas a business and always ensurethatthey plan,when itcomessoy cake to Zimbabwe and up to date the plant has made K1.3 million to things such as how much it will cost to transport a certain produce.from local and export sells. Mr. Mbetwa plans to start making his own chicken feed hence he has ordered a mixer. He also plans to start rearing quails next year.June 2017 29page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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A Q U A C U LT U R EEFH-DAIXRASQPHISVUEPFREAOATCETRUCEMOLNTINNTUOIGARMELYTO FISH farming or pisciculture involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. It is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. ... Worldwide, there are different fish species used in fish farming. By Noel IyombwaFollowing is a list of farm-raised fish and Despite Zambia as a country being blessed farming is an expensive farming venture which seafood: tilapia (100% farm-raised), with abundant water sources, the country has requires huge startup capital. catfish (100% farm-raised), salmon not fully exploited and taken advantage of the “I believe that fish farming has the potential (60% farm-raised), shrimp (90% farm- scenario by utilizing these water bodies to to have an impact on the country’s economy raised), clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, engage in fishing and exporting it. if properly managed. Many people think that abalone, red drum, hybrid striped bass, rainbow it’s very expensive .Fish Farming only seems trout, crawfish, yellow perch, largemouth bass An Aquaculture expert based on the expensive when one is starting because for and bluegill bream. Copperbelt says if developed properly fish one to start they may need about K17,000 farming in Zambia has the potential to drive and that includes constructing a pond, buying Fish as a food is filled with omega-3 fatty acids the country’s economy to greater heights. materials ,fingerlings and start up feed, “he and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). explained. Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a Joshua Kaunda a coordinator for fish farming great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, programs under the Zambia Aquaculture Mr. Kaunda noted that government through iodine, magnesium, and potassium. It is corporative society said unlike some time the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock recommended for people with heart problems back, small scale fish farmers in Zambia are should come up with training programs aimed to be eating fish at least two times per week as slowly coming to appreciate the potential that at equipping small scale fish farmers with part of a healthy diet. fish farming has in the agriculture sector. knowledge on how to venture into fish farming. He observed that people think that fishJune 2017 40page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

He disclosed that from the information he He expressed disappointment that in some spend more on feed and other necessities.has gathered on the ground, many small areas like Ndola on the Copper belt, there is The only time one can spend a huge amountscale farmers have a passion for fish farming no any major player engaged in fish farming a is when one is starting everything, otherwisebut they are lacking the information and commercial or on a small scale. from there one will not spend more comparedtechnological knowledge on how to go about to Livestock, “he explained.it. “I have done a research Country wide and“Potential Small Scale fish farmers lack the I have come to notice that in Ndola on the He stated that fish farming has the advantageknowledge and information on fish farming Copper belt, there is no major player in the fish of providing a consistent supply of fish forbecause they have no link to people with the farming industry a sign that the industry has food and providing a source of income andinformation. not fully developed, “he said. employment for people and that it also helps He appealed to people engaging in farming save certain fish species, by reviving theirMr. Kaunda further bemoaned the lack of to try to venture into fish farming which he populations with aquaculture.loan facilities and enough land for small scale described as a less risk farming business.farmers to venture into this farming activityadding that loans are only accessible by large “Anyone who is into farming on the Copperbeltscale fish farmers who are already established should try fish farming and I can sure them thatin the industry. they will never go wrong because you don’tJune 2017 41page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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