About
The Cotton Board of Zambia
We are a statutory board under the Ministry of Agriculture and
established under the Cotton Act No.21 of 2005 of the Laws of Zambia.
This act empowers the Board to regulate the Cotton industry as it relates to the production and ginning of seed Cotton; to control the production and marketing of Cotton and to provide with or incidental to the foregoing.
Our Mission
To provide a regulatory and economic environment conducive for the sustainable production, ginning and marketing of high quality cotton for the benefit of the Cotton Industry.
Our Vision
To become a leading promoter of quality and sustainable cotton industry.
We Oversee
Ginners operating
Per Year
WHO WORK WITH
Cotton Farmers
Per Year
WHO PLANT
HECTARES OF COTTON
Per Year
Improve Productivity through Provision of High-Quality Planting
Improve Quality of Cotton from Production to Marketing and develop efficient and effective marketing and pricing system.
Our Services
In accordance with our mandate, We strive to offer the following range of services
Registrations
Registration of buyers and ginners.
Conduct Trainings
Training of farmers and stakeholders along the value chain.
Promotions
Promote use of high quality Cotton seeds by farmers.
Enforcement
Enforcing Seed Cotton Grading Cotton Lint classification.
Inspections
Inspection of seed cotton stores, ginneries and buying centers
Industry Advice
Provision of advisory services to stakeholders and Government on all Cotton related matters.
We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the cotton industry in Zambia
Latest News
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April 25, 2023 Brazilian cotton experts in the country to explore investment opportunitiesA Delegation of Experts from the Brazilian Corporation Agency is in Zambia to explore opportunities for collaboration in...
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April 24, 2023 Cotton players urged to participate in the cotton act amendment processThe government has urged players in the cotton industry to participate in the process of amending the Cotton...
