Onion farming in Zambia can be a profitable agricultural business, particularly for farmers who achieve good yields, control production costs and sell their onions at favourable market prices. With proper management, farmers can generate significant revenue from relatively small areas of land. For example, a farmer who harvests 25 tonnes of onions from one hectare … Read more
Choosing the best onion varieties for Zambia is one of the most important decisions a farmer must make before planting. The right variety can produce large, uniform bulbs, mature within the expected growing season and provide good market returns. The wrong variety may grow healthy leaves but produce small bulbs or fail to form marketable … Read more
Onion farming stands out as one of the most profitable commercial horticultural enterprises in Zambia. Because onions are a daily staple consumed across virtually every household, restaurant, and market in the country, demand remains consistently high throughout the year. For commercial growers who master planting schedules, soil nutrition, pest management, and post-harvest curing, onions offer … Read more
Soya bean (soybean, Glycine max) has risen to become one of Zambia’s most significant agricultural crops after maize. It is valued for its high protein content (around 40%), oil content (about 20%), versatility in food and feed, and ability to improve soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation. In recent years, soya beans have ranked as … Read more
Broiler chicken vaccines in Zambia help protect flocks against serious poultry diseases that can cause sudden mortality, poor growth and major financial losses. Because broilers are usually raised for a relatively short production cycle, vaccination programmes tend to focus on fast-moving viral diseases such as Newcastle Disease, Gumboro or Infectious Bursal Disease, and Infectious Bronchitis. … Read more
Day-old chicks vs point-of-lay pullets in Zambia is an important decision for anyone starting a layer chicken business. Day-old chicks cost less to buy, but they require brooding, vaccination, feeding and several months of rearing before they begin producing eggs. Point-of-lay pullets cost more upfront but allow a farmer to move into egg production much … Read more
Climate requirements for growing cassava in Zambia are generally favourable because cassava performs well under warm tropical conditions and can tolerate periods of drought better than many staple crops. For good root development and higher yields, however, farmers should aim for temperatures of about 25°C to 29°C, annual rainfall of approximately 1,000–1,500 mm, sufficient moisture … Read more
The best soil for cassava farming in Zambia is deep, loose, well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil that allows cassava roots to expand easily while retaining enough moisture to support plant growth. Cassava can survive in relatively poor soils, but good soil conditions can make a major difference to root size, yield and harvesting. Farmers planning … Read more
Cassava farming in Zambia is an important source of food and income for farmers, particularly in areas where rainfall conditions make growing crops such as maize more challenging. Cassava is relatively drought tolerant, can remain in the ground until it is needed, and can be grown for household consumption as well as commercial markets. Cassava … Read more
Pig farming in Zambia can be a profitable livestock business for farmers who manage feeding, housing, breeding, disease prevention and marketing properly. Pigs reproduce relatively quickly, can be raised on comparatively small areas of land and provide farmers with several income opportunities through the sale of piglets, breeding stock, growers and mature pigs for pork. … Read more
