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Preamble

Zambia Agribusiness Society (ZAS) was established on 27th April, 2012. We are a non-profit online community of visionary, dedicated and passionate farmers who have come together to encourage, share and assist one another with valuable farming information and technology regarding the best agricultural practices and trends around the world. Our primary goal is to "Promote Sustainable Agriculture" as a viable tool to food security.

Membership

Our members come from all walks of life. All with a passion for agricultural development. Membership is upon request. All are welcome to join our team. You can get in touch with us if you are interested in joining our team. Contact us here and fill in the details required and become a member of this premier online organisation which is transforming the landscape of agriculture as we know it.

Our Objectives

  • Zambia Agribusiness Society (ZAS) strives to become the largest online agricultural library in the world.
  • We are committed to providing agricultural productivity solutions to both small and large scale farmers.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to Boost Agriculture Through Partnership, Investment and Technology Transfer.

Services

  • Agri-mentorship
  • Farm Development
  • Business planning, forecasts, budgets
  • Farming enterprise appraisal
  • Farm business management and reviews
  • Agri-market Analysis
  • Marketing, from field to fork

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