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NAIS- Mazabuka District is meant to facilitate communication and information sharing with various stakeholders with regards to activities taking place in Mazabuka District in the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sector

🌱 SOUTHERN PROVINCE EXTENSION OFFICERS TRAINED IN DIGITAL CLIMATE TOOLThe German development agency GIZ, in partnership ...
19/10/2026

🌱 SOUTHERN PROVINCE EXTENSION OFFICERS TRAINED IN DIGITAL CLIMATE TOOL

The German development agency GIZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Zambia Meteorological Department, has trained agricultural extension officers from Mazabuka, Monze and Pemba districts in the use of the Electronic Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (e-PICSA) platform.
The training aims to strengthen climate-informed farming decisions by equipping officers with digital tools to help farmers use weather forecasts, climate information and seasonal calendars to plan agricultural activities and build resilience to climate-related challenges.
Southern Province Agricultural Coordinator (PACO) Alfred Sianjase urged officers to put their training into practice, stating: “Training will have little meaning if officers return to their respective camps and fail to apply the knowledge they have acquired.”
The e-PICSA platform is expected to strengthen agricultural extension services, support smallholder farmers in making informed farming decisions and contribute to Zambia’s agricultural production targets.

🌾 Climate information for better farming decisions and stronger farmer resilience.

🌱 CREATE PROJECT EMPOWERS FARMING COMMUNITIES IN MAZABUKAThe GIZ-funded Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CREATE) Pro...
14/10/2026

🌱 CREATE PROJECT EMPOWERS FARMING COMMUNITIES IN MAZABUKA
The GIZ-funded Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CREATE) Project is strengthening household food security and climate resilience among farming communities in Mazabuka District.
Implemented by Action Against Hunger in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the project is targeting 250 farming households in Mwanachingwala, Munjile, Chivuna, Musuma and Dumba with agricultural implements, Rippers, Planters, Bokashi organic fertiliser ingredients and bicycles for lead farmers.
So far, 1,147 farmers have been trained in Mazabuka, while 250 farmers have received agricultural inputs to support improved production and household food security.
Mazabuka District Commissioner Oliver C. Mulomba commended GIZ and Action Against Hunger for complementing Government efforts, while District Agricultural Coordinator Sepiso Mungandi urged farmers to embrace climate-smart agricultural practices and treat farming as a business.
The project is being implemented in Mazabuka, Monze and Pemba districts, targeting 4,000 farmers with sustainable farming practices designed to strengthen resilience to climate change and improve rural livelihoods.
🌾 Building resilient farmers. Strengthening food security. Transforming rural livelihoods.

🌱 BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE, ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME IN MAZABUKAThe GIZ Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CREATE) P...
23/09/2026

🌱 BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE, ONE HOUSEHOLD AT A TIME IN MAZABUKA
The GIZ Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CREATE) Project, implemented in partnership with Action Against Hunger and the Ministry of Agriculture, is supporting small-scale farmers in Mazabuka District with improved seed varieties to strengthen household food and nutrition security and build resilience to climate-related shocks.
The project is reaching communities in Mwanachingwala, Munjile, Chivuna, Musuma and Dumba, with a target of 250 households. So far, 150 households have received seed packs to establish and strengthen household gardens.
🌾 The seed packs include a variety of crops such as r**e, okra, pumpkin, red onion, orange maize, cabbage and tomato, providing farmers with opportunities to diversify food production and improve access to nutritious foods.
By providing appropriate agricultural inputs alongside climate-smart agricultural practices, CREATE is helping vulnerable households strengthen their livelihoods, improve agricultural productivity and enhance their ability to adapt to changing climatic conditions.
Together, we are cultivating resilient communities, healthier households and more sustainable food systems. 🌱💚

🌱 Mazabuka Farmers Urged to Buy Genuine SeedFarmers in Mazabuka have been urged to prepare early for the 2026/27 farming...
22/09/2026

🌱 Mazabuka Farmers Urged to Buy Genuine Seed
Farmers in Mazabuka have been urged to prepare early for the 2026/27 farming season by purchasing genuine and certified seed only from authorised agro-dealers.
Mazabuka District Commissioner Oliver Mulomba warned that counterfeit seed can lead to poor germination, low yields and significant financial losses. He also encouraged farmers to use available seed authentication mechanisms.
District Agricultural Coordinator Sepiso Mungandi urged farmers to adapt to anticipated climatic challenges by considering early-maturing and drought-tolerant varieties, diversifying crops and avoiding over-reliance on maize.
Farmers were also encouraged to keep enough grain for household food security before selling their produce.
The advice came during the launch of Bayer Zambia’s DEKALB Scratch & Win Promotion in Mazabuka on 21 September 2026, a nationwide initiative promoting authentic seed, product verification and responsible purchasing.
🌾 Plan early. Buy genuine seed. Diversify crops. Protect your harvest and household food security.

🌍 MAZABUKA STRENGTHENS CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CAPACITYGovernment, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environme...
08/09/2026

🌍 MAZABUKA STRENGTHENS CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CAPACITY

Government, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, with support from the GIZ-supported AWARE 2.0 Project, has commenced a climate change capacity development training for district-level stakeholders in Mazabuka.

The training aims to equip stakeholders with knowledge and skills to integrate climate change adaptation and environmental considerations into development planning.

Speaking during the training, Mazabuka District Administrative Officer Timothy Mulenga highlighted the impact of climate change on communities and livestock farmers, including inadequate pasture, declining water levels and drying rivers.

AWARE 2.0 Project Component Manager Marlen Bruentrup stressed the importance of collaboration, noting that climate change requires integrated approaches and collective action across different sectors.

The training is part of a series of capacity-building programmes aimed at strengthening climate resilience, sustainable natural resource management and effective climate change adaptation at district level.

🐄 FMD Vaccination Exercise Underway in MazabukaGovernment, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has commence...
27/08/2026

🐄 FMD Vaccination Exercise Underway in Mazabuka

Government, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has commenced a four-week Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination exercise targeting livestock in the Kafue Flats and surrounding areas of Mazabuka District.

The campaign, which started on 24 August 2026, follows a recent FMD outbreak in neighbouring Monze District. So far, about 7,000 animals have been vaccinated.

Farmers are urged to fully cooperate with veterinary officers and ensure their livestock are vaccinated to help prevent the spread of FMD, protect their livelihoods and support access to livestock markets.

Protect your livestock. Vaccinate against FMD. 🐄💉

**Day 2 | CABI Digital Skills Training – Mazabuka District**Day 2 of the CABI Digital Skills Training in Mazabuka Distri...
28/07/2026

**Day 2 | CABI Digital Skills Training – Mazabuka District**

Day 2 of the CABI Digital Skills Training in Mazabuka District continued with engaging and practical learning sessions aimed at strengthening participants' digital competencies. The training focused on equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence to use digital tools for communication, information access, collaboration, and improved agricultural advisory services.

Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants explored how digital technologies can enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and create new opportunities within their communities. CABI's digital skills programme is designed to build practical digital literacy, including safe internet use, information management, and the effective use of digital platforms.

Bridging the Digital Gap for Gender-Responsive Agricultural Advisory Services in Mazabuka 🌱📱The Centre for Agriculture a...
27/07/2026

Bridging the Digital Gap for Gender-Responsive Agricultural Advisory Services in Mazabuka 🌱📱

The Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) has conducted a digital skills training for extension officers in Mazabuka District, aimed at promoting gender-responsive digital advisory services and improving access to agricultural information for women farmers.

The training introduced extension officers to CABI’s PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank, a digital platform that provides instant access to reliable, localized resources on crop production and sustainable pest management.

CABI highlighted that traditional agricultural advisory services often struggle to provide farmers with timely and accurate information, contributing to low productivity and limited adoption of sustainable farming practices. Digital advisory services offer a solution by providing farmers with real-time, context-specific guidance to support better decision-making.

Speaking during the training, CABI Research Officer Dora Shimbwambwa said research conducted by CABI in 2023 revealed significant gender-related barriers affecting access to and use of digital tools in agriculture.

She noted that while digital tools provide opportunities to improve extension delivery, women farmers continue to face challenges such as limited access to smartphones, financial constraints, low digital skills, language barriers, high internet costs, and social norms that affect their participation in accessing agricultural information.

The initiative seeks to empower extension officers with digital skills that will help ensure more inclusive agricultural services, enabling women and other vulnerable groups to access the knowledge and support needed to improve productivity and livelihoods.

📍 Mazabuka District | ZAMGRO ProgrammeThe Ministry of Agriculture in Mazabuka District has conducted a refresher trainin...
22/07/2026

📍 Mazabuka District | ZAMGRO Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture in Mazabuka District has conducted a refresher training for Block Extension Officers under the Zambia Growth Opportunities (ZAMGRO) Programme to strengthen their capacity ahead of farmer trainings.

Senior Agricultural Officer Lauraine Mwansa said the training is equipping newly deployed officers while refreshing all field staff on climate-smart agriculture and other best practices that will help farmers improve productivity and achieve food security.

During the training, Acting Nutrition Officer Helen Namala encouraged officers to promote diversified crop production to improve household nutrition, while Land Husbandry Specialist Stephen Mwewa emphasized the importance of treating farming as a business through proper record keeping.

The ZAMGRO Programme is a Government of Zambia initiative, supported by the World Bank, aimed at transforming agriculture through increased productivity, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods.

🌱 Changing Lives Through Climate-Smart Agriculture in MazabukaSmallholder farmers in Nkonkola Agricultural Camp, Mazabuk...
21/07/2026

🌱 Changing Lives Through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Mazabuka

Smallholder farmers in Nkonkola Agricultural Camp, Mazabuka District, are transforming their livelihoods through the Enhanced Livelihoods and Sustainable Agricultural Markets (ELSAM) Project.

Through village savings groups, climate-smart agriculture and access to agricultural technologies, farmers are improving productivity, increasing household incomes and building resilience to climate change.

For lead farmer Obert Chooma Beene, savings accumulated through the Tuzyibe Club enabled him to hire mechanisation services to rip his one-lima field, making land preparation easier while adopting climate-smart practices such as crop rotation.

Rain gauge minder Kizito Choonga continues to provide vital rainfall information to fellow farmers, helping them make informed decisions on when to plant and which crops are best suited to seasonal rainfall patterns.

Climate Change Champion Augustin Kamocha has so far constructed 27 energy-saving stoves, helping households reduce firewood consumption while promoting environmental conservation.

Meanwhile, Veronica Hakaloba says the project's savings initiative has enabled her to pay her daughter's college tuition, improve her home, reduce post-harvest losses using hermetic storage bags, and expand into maize aggregation, purchasing 70 bags of maize (50kg each) this season.

The ELSAM Project, implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and funded by the European Union, continues to empower smallholder farmers with sustainable solutions that improve food security, strengthen resilience and create lasting economic opportunities.

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Ministry Of Agriculture, PO BOX 670118
Mazabuka
20100

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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