Agriculture in Southern Africa

ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE & BOTSWANA

Zambia

A country with enormous agricultural potential

Zambia has a large land base, abundant natural resources and significant potential for expanding commercial agriculture and irrigation. Agriculture remains an important part of the economy and plays a major role in rural livelihoods and food production.

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Maize is Zambia’s dominant staple crop, with soybeans, wheat, cotton, tobacco, sugar, coffee and horticultural crops also important.
Zambia has a diverse agricultural sector, ranging from smallholder farmers to large-scale commercial farms.
The country is investing in mechanisation, irrigation and climate-smart agriculture to increase productivity.
Soybeans have become an increasingly important commercial crop and are used extensively in Zambia’s livestock and poultry industries.
Livestock farming is an important part of Zambia’s agricultural sector, particularly cattle, dairy and poultry.
Zambia has significant water resources and large areas of land suitable for agriculture, giving the country considerable potential for future agricultural development.
Zambia has ambitions to significantly increase agricultural production and become an increasingly important food producer for the region.

On our Zambia agriculture tours:
Visit commercial farms and agricultural enterprises, meet farmers and industry professionals, and gain an insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Zambian agriculture.

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Zimbabwe

A long history of commercial farming

Zimbabwe has a fascinating agricultural history and a long-established tradition of commercial farming. Today, the sector continues to evolve as farmers respond to changing markets, climate conditions, technology and access to water.

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Zimbabwe produces a wide range of crops including maize, wheat, tobacco, cotton, soybeans, sugar and horticultural crops.
Tobacco is one of Zimbabwe’s major agricultural exports and is an important source of foreign currency.
Livestock and cattle farming form an important part of the agricultural sector.
Irrigation and water management are increasingly important as farmers adapt to variable rainfall and drought conditions.
Zimbabwe has a strong history of commercial agriculture, providing an interesting perspective on how farming in the country has changed over time.
Farmers are increasingly exploring climate-smart farming, improved soil management and more efficient use of water and technology.
Agriculture remains an important contributor to Zimbabwe’s economy and provides livelihoods for a large proportion of the population.

On our Zimbabwe agriculture tours:
Explore the country's diverse farming landscape, meet farmers and agricultural businesses, and learn how Zimbabwean agriculture is adapting to today's challenges while building on its long farming heritage.

Botswana

Farming in a dry country

Botswana's agricultural story is very different from that of Zambia and Zimbabwe. With a predominantly dry climate and extensive rangelands, cattle and livestock farming have traditionally been at the heart of Botswana's agricultural economy. At the same time, commercial crop production and horticulture are developing.

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Cattle are central to Botswana's farming culture and rural economy.
Botswana's dry climate makes water management and rangeland management particularly important for farmers.
Botswana has a long history of beef production and cattle exports.
Crop production includes crops such as sorghum, maize, millet, beans, wheat and sunflower.
Areas such as Pandamatenga have developed significant commercial crop farming despite the country's challenging climate.
Irrigation is becoming increasingly important as Botswana looks to expand agricultural production.
The country is investing in modern farming methods, improved cattle genetics, horticulture and agro-processing.

On our Botswana agriculture tours:
Discover how farmers operate in one of Southern Africa's driest environments, from cattle ranching and rangeland management to commercial crop production and emerging agricultural opportunities.

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