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The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has planned to increase Zambia’s fish production up to 225,000 metric tonnes by 2026. Ministry Acting Permanent Secretary, FRED MWILA says the plan includes boosting fingerlings production to 460-million. Mr MWILA says this will involve investments in monitoring and surveillance systems in the fisheries sector #fisheries | ZNBC Today

ZARI Unveils Two New Cowpea Varieties (NAIS) The Zambia Agriculture Research Institute –ZARI- in Chipata, Eastern Province, has held a stakeholders’ meeting to introduce two new cowpea seed varieties. Speaking at the meeting, Eastern Province Agricultural Coordinator VICTOR ZULU said the government continues to support the use of science-based approaches in the agriculture sector. Mr. ZULU noted that legumes such as cowpeas play an important role in strengthening household food and nutrition sec

Zambia, Scotland to Deepen Green Growth Cooperation By Ruth Chayinda President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called for enhanced collaboration in agriculture between Zambia and Scotland. President HICHILEMA says this partnership could be strengthened through engagement with specialist institutions in Scotland, particularly in the area of agricultural research. He notes that Zambia is keen to explore research into various seed varieties to improve productivity and resilience in the agricultural sector.