CURRENT PROJECTS UNDER LC:
1. Agricoop Newspaper:
Established in 2009, Agricoop Newspaper aims to bridge the information gap between small to medium-scale farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
2. Agricoop Award:
The Agricoop Awards, initiated in 2022, celebrate the outstanding farmers in Zambia, recognizing their achievements and innovations. Open to farmers nationwide, these awards aim to honor excellence and encourage continuous improvement in the agricultural sector.
3. AgriTalk Africa Podcast
AgriTalk Africa is a vibrant platform that brings timely, relevant conversations on agriculture to the forefront across the continent. From expert interviews to farmer stories and market insights, AgriTalk keeps Africa’s agricultural community informed, inspired, and connected. Whether it’s discussing new technologies, sustainable practices, or policy shifts, AgriTalk Africa is where the continent’s agri-voices meet.
4. Farmers choice Awards & Expo Africa
FCA & Expo Africa is a Pan-African platform dedicated to celebrating excellence and promoting innovation in agriculture. At the heart of the initiative are the Farmers Choice Awards (FCA), which recognize outstanding service providers, agribusinesses, and cooperatives nominated and voted for by farmers themselves. This farmer-led approach ensures authenticity and highlights those truly making a difference on the ground. The platform also includes the FCA Expo Africa and the FCA Africa Summit.
The Expo is a dynamic business-to-business exhibition that connects key stakeholders farmers, suppliers, buyers, policymakers, and development partners for trade, networking, and collaboration.
The Summit serves as a thought leadership forum, bringing together experts and decision-makers to discuss pressing issues, share innovations, and explore solutions that can shape the future of African agriculture. Together, these components work to strengthen the continent’s agricultural ecosystem and drive inclusive growth.
5. FCA Africa Investor Network (FAIN)
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FCA Africa Investor Network (FAIN) is a membership-based platform that connects farmers, agripreneurs, corporates, and investors across Africa. Our mission is to build a trusted ecosystem where ideas, capital, and opportunities meet to drive agricultural transformation on the continent.
Through FAIN, members gain access to:
Networking & Collaboration: Direct connections with vetted farmers, innovative agripreneurs, and strategic investors.
Market Visibility: Showcasing businesses and investment interests through FCA Africa events, expos, and media.
Capacity Building: Tailored training, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
Investment Opportunities: Curated deal pipelines, joint ventures, and co-investment opportunities.
Exclusive Benefits: Members enjoy a 20% discount on all Lumbani Chilenga Investments projects (non-transferable).FAIN membership is open to:
Farmers & Founders looking to scale their agribusiness.
Investors seeking vetted opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
Corporates & Institutions ready to drive innovation, growth, and impact in Africa’s agribusiness sector.
Together, we are creating a powerful network that strengthens Africa’s food systems and empowers agribusiness leaders of tomorrow.
👉 Join FAIN today and be part of Africa’s most dynamic agribusiness investment network.
TARGET MARKET
Our target markets are: Commercial farmers, Cooperatives, Agriculture stakeholders, Small and medium Scale Farmers.
DISTRIBUTION
This monthly publication is distributed in both hard and soft copies.
Hard copies are available through our agents, selected Agro Dealers, and National Agriculture Information Offices.
Soft copies are distributed via our website, emails, and WhatsApp groups, with the goal of providing easily accessible information to farmers.
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