Zambia has been cited by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for its high number of child labourers in the agriculture sector. According to ILO Global Estimates for between 2012 and 2016, the Zambian agriculture sector accounted for more than 90% of child labour. “The number of child labourers in Zambia…
The profitability and sustainability of livestock farming is under severe pressure. Fortunately, top farmer Mecki Schneider has excellent advice for extensive cattle and sheep farmers. This is the second delivery in a three part series on ten tips for the restoration of livestock farming. 2. Profitable herds An effective cow…
The youngest son to be born into a farming family in Mazabuka in the Southern Province, Stanford Mweemba (24) is building on the family legacy and taking the farm a level up into the commercial sector. Stanford's two older brothers were not keen on farming and Stanford says his father…
