25 September 2026 - Mpulungu, Zambia – More than 100 fishers, processors, traders, cooperatives, financial institutions, private sector actors, government officials, community groups and development partners gathered in Mpulungu District for Kapenta Day 2026, reaffirming ...

Lusaka, Zambia, 22 September 2026 – The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Office of the Vice President and in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), today launched the Catalyzing Transformative and Sustainable Food S...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, conducted orientation and Farmer Field School establishment activities from 7 to 11 September 2026 in three districts....

Zambia is making significant progress in strengthening agricultural governance, plant health regulation and data-driven decision-making through the European Union-funded Support Towards Operationalisation of the Strategic Plan and Transition to Sustainable Agricultural Transformation and Insti...

From households and farms to businesses and classrooms, the future of Z...

In the fields of Chikankata and Pemba, farming has long been seasonal. ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farming Systems (SIFAZ) project in Zambia, has launched the Matching Grant Facility (MGF) to support the commercialization of smallholder f...

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in partnership with the United Nations, has officially launched Phase III of the Government–United Nations Joint Programme on Social Protection (UNJPSP III), reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthening inclusive, shock‑responsive and sustainable s...

Lusaka, Zambia - Governments, researchers, development partners and community representatives from across Southern Africa gathered in Lusaka to explore solutions for transforming the woodfuel sector into a more sustainable and resilient source of energy and livelihoods.

The four...

Lusaka, Zambia – For smallholder horticulture farmers, producing vegetables that are both profitable and safe for consumption is critical to sustaining livelihoods and meeting growing market demand. By strengthening farmers’ capacity to manage pests and diseases using environmentally sound app...

Zambia has taken a significant step towards strengthening agrifood investment readiness following the conclusion of the Hand‑in‑Hand Initiative (HIH) Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop in Kafue district, which focused on translating national agrifood priorities into bankab...

FAO Zambia facilitated a market survey exercise under the Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment Promotion (SHEP) Approach training in Mtendere Market, Chilenje Market and Melisa Supermarket as part of the SHEP training activity in Chongwe District.

FAO Zambia conducted a Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment Promotion (SHEP) training today in Kasisi, Chongwe District, aimed at strengthening farmers’ capacity to adopt a market-oriented approach to agriculture shifting from “grow and sell” to “grow to sell.”

Lusaka, Zambia – 17 March 2026 - The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with support from the Government of the United States of America, has officially launched the Zambia Soil Partnership (ZSP) and...

A new generation of smart farmers is emerging in Zambia.

Thirteen lead farmers, alongside eight agricultural and district extension officers, have begun specialized training in protected agriculture under the Smart Farming for Sustainable Livelihoods Project, unlocking opportunities for year-round production, stronger agribusinesses, and improved livelihoods.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farming Systems (SIFAZ) project in Zambia , has launched the Matching Grant Facility (MGF) to support the commercialization of smallholder ...

28 November 2025, Lusaka – Zambia this week hosted a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini for a strategic learning tour focused on strengthening institutional capacity for Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation, improving access to cli...

Rome, Italy, 14 October 2025 — Zambia has renewed its call for increased private sector participation and foreign investment in the agriculture sector as the country positions itself to become a regional food hub.

Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Bayer on the sidelines of the Han...

The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Tourism, has officially launched the publicly-accessible online, the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme  Legal Hub.  ...