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GOVT COMMITTED TO PROMOTE FAIRNESS IN COTTON PRICING.![]()
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The government has pledged to support initiatives promoting fair pricing, access to quality seeds, and market linkages in the cotton sector, according to Eastern Province Minister Peter Phiri. ![]()
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Mr. Phiri stated that the government aims to create a value chain where all stakeholders can prosper. ![]()
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He said the government is making strides to ensure the most vulnerable players in the cotton industry are protected.![]()
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He made this announcement during the World Cotton Day celebrations at Chief Kathumba's Farm in Sinda district, Eastern Province.![]()
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The event was held under the theme 'Cotton for Good: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Cotton Farming.' ![]()
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However, traditional leaders expressed concerns about low prices hindering cotton farming.![]()
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Chieftainess Kawaza attributed low production to poor prices, emphasizing the need to strengthen laws protecting farmers from exploitation. ![]()
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And EASCO Board Chairperson Driana Lwanda stressed regional integration and policy collaboration as key to boosting cotton production, ![]()
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Meanwhile Cotton Board of Zambia CEO Sunduzwayo Banda highlighted the urgency of addressing industry challenges, including unfair pricing.
At Chief Kathumba's Farm in Sinda District, Eastern Province, farmers turn up in large numbers to celebrate 2024 World Cotton Day.
We are set for the World Cotton Day celebrations at Chief Kathumba's Farm in Sinda District, Eastern Province.
This year, we gather at Chief Kathumba's palace in Katete to celebrate World Cotton Day under the theme "Cotton for Good: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Cotton Production."This theme underscores the vital role cotton plays in improving livelihoods, fostering resilience, and promoting sustainable development within our communities. By embracing sustainable cotton production practices, we aim to not only enhance economic opportunities for smallholder farmers but also ensure the preservation of our environment for future generations. Together, we recognize cotton's potential to drive positive change, strengthen community bonds, and build a brighter, more sustainable future for all.![]()
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Tomorrow is the Dee day!!!Cotton creates 6 jobs per every tonne of lint produced. In Zambia it accounts for 1.3 million lovelihoods imagine the potential in job creation this sector holds with the government commitment of reopening the Mulungushi Textile in Kabwe, the farmers are ready to produce with a good price and quality inputs the sector is set to revive the glory days.![]()
REMEMBER YOU ARE DRESSED BECAUSE OF A COTTON FARMER!!!
The Eastern and Southern Cotton Organisation (ESACO), with support from We Effect, is mentoring 14 female extension officers from four countries to enhance women's participation in cotton production, economic resilience, and sustainable quality cotton production amidst climate change.![]()
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The Initiative is targeting Female Extension officers from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia.![]()
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This is part of We Effect Initiative through ESACO to promote gender equality and empowerment by creating a regional platform supporting female extension officers in the cotton industry.![]()
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Handloom and Textiles Technologies Association of Zambia
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REVAMPING OF MULUNGUSHI TEXTILES LIMITED COMMISSIONED![]()
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Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry engaged the Zambia China Mulungushi Textiles Limited equity partner Qingdao Ruichang Industrial Tech Company Limited to capitalise the Mulungishi textileLimited in Kabwe Central Province.![]()
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The equity partner Qingdao Ruichang Industrial Tech is renovating the original factory building, acquired new production structures, and installation of production and ancillary equipment.![]()
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The Cotton Board of Zambia is part of this momentous event that will boost the cotton sector in Zambia. ![]()
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We want to congratulate government and all stakeholders for millstone.
Zambian cotton experts conclude technical mission in Brazil as part of the Brazil-Zambia bilateral cooperation on strengthening Cotton sector in Zambia. Three pillars Define the agreement" Technology transfer, Extension and capacity Building" It is the hope of the Zambian government that this cooperation will improve productivity, farmers incomes and contribute to foreign earnings in the next 5 years. IT CAN BE DONE!!!! ALOT TO LEARN FROM THE BRAZILLIAN COTTON SECTOR. ![]()
It is important to note this region receives less rainfall than Zambia
ATTENTION TO ALL COTTON PRODUCERS AND WOULD-BE COTTON PRODUCERS!!![]()
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The Cotton Board of Zambia is now accepting applications for registration for the 2024/2025 cotton season. The application window is open from July 8th, 2024 to July 19th, 2024.![]()
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Download the application form from the Cotton Board of Zambia website: cbz.org.zm/downloads![]()
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You are all required to submit your completed application form to the Cotton Board of Zambia Head Office in the showgrounds before the deadline.![]()
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For more information, contact the Cotton Board of Zambia by phone: +260-776-282-128 or +260-977-751-832 or by email: info@cbz.org.zm![]()
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR THE 2024/2025 COTTON SEASON!
ZAMBIAN AND BRAZILIAN GOVERNEMNTS SIGN COTTON BILATERAL AGREEMENT![]()
The Brazilian and Zambian governments have signed 1.6 million dollars bilateral cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating the revival and transformation of cotton industry in Zambia.![]()
The “Strengthening of the Cotton Value Chain in Zambia” bilateral agreement is anchored on three pillars, namely the technological and skills transfer, increased cottonseed supply, and improved cotton research facilities.![]()
The bilateral agreement will support knowledge transfer, of cotton farming systems and support for the transfer of technologies suited to the agronomical and socioeconomic conditions of target regions. ![]()
Through this agreement, Zambia will benefit support of world-renown Brazilian institutions, the Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Company and the Agricultural Research Company of the State of Minas Gerais.![]()
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Lusaka today, Minister of Agriculture Mtolo Phiri says government is determined to increase cotton productivity and reclaim the viable textile industry in Zambia.![]()
Mr. Phiri has indicated that the government wants the cotton industry back to its glory days where production supposed 250, 000 million tons of cotton.![]()
He says government recognizes the cotton value chain’s potential to create in excess of 300, 000 sustainable jobs and the growth of Zambia’s industrial base. ![]()
Mr. Phiri says the signing of the bilateral cooperation agreement with Brazil that has excelled in the agricultural extension services and mechanization is timely. ![]()
He says despite the industry decline, cotton has contributed on average 28.5 million dollars to the Zambian’s economy annually ![]()
And Brazilian Ambassador to Zambia Arthur Nogueira said the announced project will last thirty-six months benefiting 300,000 families involved in cotton production and marketing in Zambia.![]()
Mr. Nogueira said his country Brazil is ready for more cooperation, trade and partnerships, for the benefit of Brazilian and Zambian societies.![]()
According to Ambassador Nogueira, this is the most recent example of a South-South technical cooperation initiative between Brazil and Zambia.![]()
“This programme was developed at Zambian request, horizontally, without conditionalities on Brazil's part. It pays particular attention to knowledge transfer, through validation and dissemination of efficient cotton production systems. The emphasis on capacity building, and employment of local labour, is also a priority. Furthermore, the framing of this project took into consideration the peculiarities of Zambia. It is a partnership: the success of the project depends on the commitment of both countries to carry out the actions that will be implemented” stated the ambassador ![]()
He further noted that the complementarity between the economies of Brazil and Zambia is significant, especially in the agribusiness sectors.![]()
Meanwhile Mr. Nogueira has invited Zambia’s agriculture experts to Brazil for knowledge exchange.![]()
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Today we continue with Regenerative agriculture trainings at Masumba research station. Kudos to all farmers that showed up to learn how to create biochar and Bokash in place of fertilizer