There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has said.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
During a farmers’ field day at the Cotton Development Trust, Mr. Monde said there is vast potential for cotton production and processing in Zambia, however, there is a need to promote better and cost-effective technologies for cotton production.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
The farmers’ field day under the theme ‘Technologies for improved crop production and productivity in a changing environment’ was held in Magoye, near Mazabuka town in the Southern Province last weekend.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
Mr. Monde said agriculture has untapped potential in Zambia and can give dividends in terms of import substitution and employment creation, especially in cotton production and processing.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
He said despite the growth in cotton production over the past decades there has been a decrease in farmers’ interest in growing cotton, and pointed out that poor production technology was a major factor for low cotton yields.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
He stressed on the need for strengthening farmer support programmes and improving techniques of cotton growers, while providing improved, good quality and affordable inputs, including seeds and pesticides.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
According to Mr. Monde, increased cotton yields would definitely contribute to poverty alleviation and economic development.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
He said he would like to see improved relationships between cotton growers and ginning companies, wherein both benefits and risks are equitably shared.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
In Zambia, four provinces—Eastern, Central, Southern and Lusaka—account for majority of the cotton grown in the country. These provinces harvest an average of 500 kg of cotton per hectare. Last year, the country harvested 100,000 tons of cotton, but the production is expected to increase to 168,000 tons this year.
There is a vast potential for the development of the cotton industry in Zambia, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Greyford Monde has #
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