Zambia Agribusiness Society

1. Patience: As a farmer you have to learn how to be patient because raising crops or life stock takes time. Plus, it might not always turn out the way you expect. Farming comes with lots of unexpected circumstances, like pest infestations and disease outbreaks, market glut. Slow or unexpected results shouldn't frustrate a farmer set on being successful. Instead, take it in stride and plan for how to get it right next time. 2. Develop a Student Mentality: Approach the industry with a student mentality. You have to be willing and able to adapt to new technology, environments, and methods. Curiosity comes hand in hand with a student mentality, and as a farmer you need lots of it to find success. 3. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and skills pair nicely together. In addition to learning new things, you need to be knowledgeable in every aspect of your farm. This includes close familiarity with every crop, finding out what works best for the farm, and how it operat...

 Zambeef Plc Chief Executive Officer Faith Mukutu has been named as one of Forbes’ Women to Watch in 2023. According to the statement issued by Forbes Women magazine, “In July of 2022, Mukutu was promoted from CFO to CEO of Zambeef, the largest processor of beef in Zambia and one of the biggest agriculture businesses in central Africa. As Chief Executive Officer of the company, she oversees an expansive row-cropping operation – Zambeef grows maize, soya beans and wheat for its animal feed and flour milling businesses – and has been charged with expanding Zambeef’s overall footprint in Africa.’’ Zambeef Board Chairperson Michael Mundashi commented: “Ms Mukutu possesses exceptional business acumen and admirable leadership skills that assure me of the great things to come for Zambeef. Her inclusion on this list of influential women, to watch, in 2023 serves as proof of the confidence we have in her as the board, to lead the agribusiness to the next phase’’. The prestigious list,...

When South African Ayanda Zulu could not find a job, she started her business Wenzokuhle Holdings in order to pursue a business venture in farming. Based in KwaNongoma in the Zululand district, Zulu started by growing beans and later ventured into livestock farming. She expanded her business to include livestock farming in 2022 after moving to eShowe. Wenzokuhle Holdings commenced its operations in 2013 but was formerly registered in 2019, specialising in crop and animal production. Despite the odds which included the recent floods that ravaged most parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Zulu did not despair but continued to pursue farming, thanks to government’s support. “During the floods, it was not easy to continue farming. Floods really affected my operations, it was really bad. Climate change is a big threat to livestock farming. But I wouldn’t change it for the world,” she said. She received funding from the Department of Small Business Development’s (DSBD) Small Enterprise Develop...

  Alfalfa protein concentrate is obtained from the aerial part of the Medicago sativa called  Alfalfa . It is a protein that is rich in amino acids, pigments, minerals, and vitamins. It can be easily mixed with vegetable juices, shakes, and many other different types of health drinks. Nowadays, it is most commonly used in health care industries and also a dietary supplement. It is also suitable for the manufacturers that are indulging in nutritional food products. Alfalfa protein concentrate is obtained from plants that have more nutrition value, which is easier to digest, and therefore, it can captivate the consumers who are health conscious. Thus, it is also a factor expected to increase the demand for alfalfa protein concentrate and drive the growth of the market. Grab PDF for more info:   https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-toc-and-sample/11387 Key Companies Included: Bioriginal Food & Science Corporation, Swanson Vitamins, Xi'an Tianrui Biotech Co., Ltd....

Instant dry yeast is gaining immense traction in various countries across the globe, owing to its extensive application in various end-use industries. One of the most important applications of instant dry yeast is in the food and beverage industry. This is basically due to the shelf life of instant dry yeast being relatively much more than that of active dry yeast. Hence, they are much more consistent and reliable as compared to active dry yeast. In addition, the production cost involved in making instant dry yeast is also relatively low as they are usually made form molasses, which is end-product of sugarcanes or in the sugar manufacturing plants. This makes it easily accessible at a much affordable rate. In addition to that, instant dry yeast is extensively used as food additives so as to help enhance the flavour, taste, and aroma of food products. For instance, due to the impeccable properties of instant dry yeast, it is essentially used in the production of beer to stabilize its co...

There has been a significant surge in the popularity of tea over the past couple of decades as it is extensively consumed as a healthy beverage due to the presence of a number of potent antioxidants, and minerals such as potassium, manganese, magnesium, and calcium. Thus, regular consumption of tea helps in not only reducing cell damage due to free radicals but also lowering cholesterol levels. It further facilitates the weight loss. Increase in the disposable income, rise in health awareness among individuals, increase in the number of tea drinkers, and surge in the number of health-conscious people across the globe are expected to drive the growth of the global tea market. Moreover, the growth in demand for herbal tea and introduction of new flavours and variety of tea are expected to create remarkable opportunities for the growth of the tea market. According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global tea market is expected to reach $68.95 billion, registering a C...

Business intelligence (BI) means managing and analysing data to get a better understanding of the business. Intelligence is gathered via market research, financial reports, and other sources. Data analytics refers to the process of reviewing data generated by a set of structured and unstructured processes in order to identify patterns that can be used to make decisions. Business intelligence is often used to inform decision making regarding product development, marketing campaigns, and business strategy. BI can be used by CIOs to manage information from various data sources, such as internal and external databases, spreadsheets, and other forms of data management. Data analytics, on the other hand, is focused on using the data to make decisions. This means that it helps businesses to understand what information they need and how best to use it to make decisions. It also helps them to find new ways to market their products or services with Best digital marketing service at Incrementors ...

So you may be thinking whether to start rearing indigenous chickens but still not sure. In this article, I will share with you six reasons why you should consider indigenous chickens as an income-generating venture. Proper indigenous chicken farming involves the chickens being allowed more room to roam around and forage for their own feed as opposed to being confined in cages like the case with broilers. So you really need to have space for the birds to freely run around. Here are the six reasons why I think you should consider indigenous chicken farming: 1. Indigenous Chickens are on High Demand There is so much high demand for indigenous chickens these days. This can be attributed to the quality of meat and eggs provided by indigenous chickens which is tastier and healthier. Indigenous chickens that are properly allowed to roam around develop stronger muscles and the meat is much firmer and rich in nutrients. Indigenous chickens eat different types of feeds such as ...

It’s a question I see many people ask.... I have seen the answers on many online forums: Rice, Beans, Kapenta (Sardines), Salaula (Second-hand clothes), Mobile Money booth, food business, Network marketing...etc.... Of course, all these answers are ok...buying and selling is business. Most of us start out like this! Over 10 years ago as a student at UNZA , I was trading in earrings and necklaces...buying from COMESA market and reselling at UNZA. One time I bought Egyptian handmade bags during the Ndola Trade Fair and sold them...etc... Most often, these are short term Hustles... Now I would like to challenge you; are you thinking long term or short term? Do you dream of building an empire, a strong brand or do you simply want to make some extra cash? Do you look at some of the established brands and think how it would be cool to build one of those from the ground up? [**this kind of big dreaming is not for everyone and that's ok...] If you just want to earn ...

There are different ways, you can earn from agriculture without owning a farm or even physically being present on the farm. These are: 1. Know the agricultural market prices of food items from different towns or countries (supply + demand). Know what people want and supply it. Buy the food items from places where it is sold cheaply and sell it in places where the food items are demanded highly, thus sold more expensively. 2. Solve farmers’ problems. For instance, many farmers cannot tell fake seeds from genuine high production seeds. Provide the best seeds, pesticides and insecticides. 3. Train farmers in 5 skills required to run a successful agricultural business. The 5 skills that each farmer needs are: Group management, savings and financial management, basic business and marketing, technology and innovation, natural resource management for sustainable production. 4. Buy raw produce from farmers and add value to it. For instance buying ripe bananas, oranges, tomatoes; us...

The biggest challenge most small scale farmers face is marketing and selling their fresh produce. However, if you do these two important things before planting your fresh produce, you’ll sell them with minimum effort. Start by identifying a marketing strategy that will help you distribute your fresh produce. Then, dedicate time and resources to researching, validating, and executing your marketing strategy. Here’s what Steven Kayola has to say. In any business, marketing and selling go hand in hand. Marketing describes a range of activities that include deciding what to produce and how to price, distribute and promote a product. Selling, on the other hand, describes the techniques used to entice buyers to exchange their cash for the seller’s products. I’ve been successful as a small scale vegetable farmer by using the following strategies: Production and Marketing In my experience, if one can control the production and marketing of farm produce then the key ingredients for succ...

Is a very common question many people ask! Many people come to Facebook and post amounts of money they have, and ask what business they can do using that money. Well, first and foremost, ‘ the general rule ' is that all businesses are profitable. It's just a matter of choosing which one suits you best, based on the following brief points: [ In no particular order ] 1. Passion: Remember Business is not for everyone. Something in you needs to trigger an Entrepreneurial spirit if you want that business to prosper. Don't do business solely based on need to survive. Do it because you love what you want to do. With that spirit, money will follow you. 2. Availability of time: Will you run it part time or full time; due to work, school, family etc.? 3. Target market: Who are your potential buyers based on what you feel you would like to venture in, are they High, Medium or low income earners? Are they the type that are likely to pay cash or on credit? 4. Location:...

As a small business owner, it’s very unlikely you got into business specifically because you love to do marketing. Marketing professionals love to do marketing. But you’re a business owner and your passions lie within what your business does. However, marketing—and specifically, having a PLAN for your marketing—is important for the success of your business both now and over time. Here are ten reasons why you need a plan. Why You Need a Marketing Plan As much as you want to keep procrastinating, a marketing plan is a must for your business. Here are ten truths that will motivate you to put some structure around your business growth asap. 1. It forces you to think. The act of physically composing a marketing plan forces you to formulate and articulate your thinking about your customers, your product, and how you bring those two things together. Explicitly thinking about these things is important. Talking about them with the other members of your team, particularly the te...