Zambia attains onion self-sufficiency

Published 2024년 3월 20일

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Zambia has achieved self-sufficiency in onion production, eliminating the need for imports over the past two years, according to Zambia National Farmers Union President Jervis Zimba. This success is attributed to the efforts of private farmers and government support. The country is now shifting its focus to rice production, aiming to become an exporter. The wetlands of Western, Luapula and Northern Provinces will be utilized for this purpose. President Hakainde Hichilema has also encouraged the youth to engage in agriculture, highlighting its profitability.

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Zambia National Farmers Union President JERVIS ZIMBA says Zambia is now self sufficient in onion production . Mr. ZIMBA says the country has not imported the product in the past two years as private farmers have increased their production thereby satisfying the local market. Speaking at Damust Farm in Mkushi District when President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA inspected the planting of onions on an 80 hectare farm, Mr. ZIMBA thanked government for not allowing the importation of onions. He said government’s support has helped farmers to increase production. And, Agriculture Minister REUBEN MTOLO said the focus will now shift to rice in an effort to make the country an exporter of the commodity. Mr. MTOLO said the wetlands of Western, Luapula and Northern Provinces will be ...

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