Zambia
Reinventing mechanization for Southern Zambia’s drylands: The story of Joe Akombaetwa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Farmer-innovator Joe Akombaetwa is transforming smallholder agriculture in Southern Zambia through climate-smart mechanization and farmer-led engineering, bridging practical ingenuity with sustainable development
Sowing knowledge, Reaping impact: Lydia’s journey from trial farmer to community leader in Monze, Zambia
Capacity development
Lydia Siankwede’s journey highlights how participatory research empowers smallholders to build resilience and boost productivity in Zambia
A transformative leap in effective subaward implementation: Inside the revitalized sorghum and millets breeding programs at ZARI
Capacity development
Through strategic leadership and support from CIMMYT, ZARI is emerging as a model for agricultural innovation and climate resilience, showcasing the power of science-driven collaboration to strengthen national research systems across sub-Saharan Africa
Scaling conservation agriculture: Victor Munakabanze’s journey from trials to transformative adoption
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Victor Munakabanze’s journey from trial plots to championing Conservation Agriculture in Zambia’s Southern Province showcases how climate-smart innovations can transform livelihoods and inspire farmer-led adaptation
An entrepreneur’s journey in aquaculture: Fueled by partnership, innovation, and resilience
Capacity development
Cosmas Chachi’s journey into sustainable aquaculture, supported by AID-I, exemplifies how innovative, community-driven solutions can meet market demands, and improve nutrition while empowering rural livelihoods in Zambia
Atubandike: Breaking down gender barriers in Zambia’s agricultural advisory services
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
How Atubandike is breaking barriers in Zambia’s agricultural advisory services by equipping women as digital champions and fostering gender equity through community-driven solutions that challenge entrenched stereotypes
Conservation Agriculture Transforming Farming in Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Inter Press Service ()
CIMMYT advances conservation agriculture in Southern Africa, boosting yields, soil health, and livelihoods through climate-smart practices and innovation
How Atubandike dialogues are redefining gender and youth inclusion in Zambian agriculture
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
Dryland Crops
ZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
