There is a whole range of farming enterprises in Zambia producing commodities for domestic and international markets. Farms in Zambia include livestock; fishery and agricultural farming. There are three major categories of farmers in Zambia. Small-scale farmers, who are the vast majority, cultivate less than five hectares, use few external inputs, and consume most of their produce. Medium-scale farmers cultivate between 5 to 20 hectares. They use improved seeds and fertilizers and sell most of their production. Large-scale commercial farmers plant over twenty ha annually. These farmers apply high levels of purchased inputs and use oxen or machinery for farm operations and they present a variety of opportunities for investors.

Agribusiness

Find here the buyers of agricultural commodities in Zambia. These commodities include crops, fish, livestock, fruits and vegetables. These commodities are marketable objects and products. Listed here are various buyers of these commodities and details of their location. Buyers, importers and exporter of agricultural commodities listed here provide farmers and market intermediaries such as traders, and consumers, with information about market, and other services that enhance their bargaining power and competitiveness in the market place. It also helps a transparent and competitive price discovery mechanism through the operations of the exchange trading floors and apply information and communication technologies for rural value addition and empowerment.

Commodity buyers

Crop farming involves different types of crops. In this section you will find companies listed that grow, buy and sell different types of crops. These crops include maize, cassava, sugarcane, wheat, rice, pumpkin, cotton, soybeans, potatoes, hay and many more. These crops are offered on wholesale and retail to individuals and companies alike. Zambia’s crop production is biased towards maize, the country’s staple food. Under the right policy environment, the country has the capability to mobilize maize production on a sustainable. Other emerging products such as palm, jatropha and barley.

Crop farming

Companies listed here produce and sell dairy products which include cheese, ice cream, yogurt, butter, condensed milk and dried milk ready for consumption. They also sell processed meat and poultry produce like sausages, beef, offal, T-bone, pork chops, eggs, and chicken and turkey meats. These products are available on both wholesale and retail. The dairy sector, meat and poultry producers are consolidating to take advantage of economies of scale. The demands of today's fast changing modern lifestyle means packaging solutions will enhance production and at the same time deliver a sustainable solution that reduces food waste.

Dairy, Meat and Poultry

Due to the increase in demand for fish and fish proteins, fish farming has become an alternative. Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. You will find a number of companies listed on this site that raise and sell fish for consumption. The likes of tilapia, bream, barbell and kapenta are sold on wholesale and on retail prices. Fish farming is an exciting area of development and technology that helps protect from overfishing the rivers of Zambia. Find the leading producers of fresh tilapia fish in Zambia here.

Fish farming

Trees are designed for human benefit. In this section you will find a complete range of products and services relating to forestry for the Zambian community. These include managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests. You will also find companies that sell timber which is the raw material for wood. Forestry is an important aspect of our daily livelihood because chairs, tables, beds and anything wood related is made from these trees. Forests in Zambia cover 66% of the total land area and the livelihoods of people of Zambia especially in rural areas is largely derived from the forests.

Forestry

This section lists a variety of fruits and vegetables growers, suppliers or marketers. The companies listed here grow, buy and sell fruits and vegetables to supermarkets, companies and individuals. Some of the fruits and vegetables include apples, mangos, pineapples, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, carrots, watermelons, rape, peas, okra, guavas, lemons, oranges, the list is endless. Find traditional or local vegetables which includes many species which are wild, semi-cultivated or are protected in some way. They may also include species mainly cultivated for their pods, fruits, roots or tubers, but whose leaves are sometimes consumed as a vegetable.

Fruit and vegetables

The livestock sector is worth over $1.5bn in Zambia and accounts for around 35% of agriculture production share of national gross domestic product. The sector has experienced steady growth in recent years. Beef and dairy products are growing around 7% and 10% annually respectively. The poultry industry has also doubled in size over the last ten years. Companies listed here raise, buy and sell livestock for farming and food production in Zambia. Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fibre and labour. Poultry is commonly included within the meaning of 'livestock'.

Livestock

What is farming produce?This is the output from agricultural activity, also referred to as agricultural produce, agro products or agro produce. In Zambia, farming produce, from plants, animals and microorganisms, includes agricultural crops, livestock and livestock products - cattle and poultry, meat and chicken - dairy products, fish, and forestry products such as honey and timber . Farming produce can be divided into two main categories:<ul><li>Output from crops and other plants: These include vegetables, fruits, edible oils, essential oils, sugar, beverages and juice, seeds, flowers, fodders and herbal products.</li><li>Output from animals: Dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream, butter); poultry products (chicken and eggs); fish, fish oils etc.; and beef, mutton, bacon, pork etc.</li></ul>The business aspectThe trading of farming produce, whether locally or internationally, creates business opportunities and investment opportunities for farmers, commodity buyers, and retail and wholesale outlets. Farming produce also becomes the raw material for agricultural industries and agro-allied industries.Get in touchWe created this content on Infobwana to give some insight into farming produce in Zambia, and to make it easier to find companies in Zambia that supply quality agricultural products. Please contact your supplier of choice.

The output from the agricultural sector in Zambia ranges from livestock (fish and meat) to dairy produce, fruit and vegetables. Highest yields come from maize, soybeans, wheat, cotton, tobacco, coffee, vegetables, flowers and livestock such as cows and goats. Poultry and sheep are also reared in Zambia, and cotton, sorghum, soybeans and sunflower are cultivated. Beans, groundnuts, pumpkins and cassava leaves are mainly grown by small holders.

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