Real Conversations. Real Impact. For African Agriculture.

At just 3 years in farming, Mark Kapwacha is building his agricultural journey in Chibombo, Central Province, growing maize, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. In this episode of Agricoop Insights, Mark shares his farming experience, his journey into agriculture, tomato production, and how he supplied 12,987 fresh maize cobs to Soweto Market using two 5-tonne trucks.

Agricoop Insights takes you to KPMU Farm for an inspiring farm visit with Dr. Kamfwa, a nominee for Emerging Commercial Farmer of the Year at the Agricoop Awards 2026. In this episode, we explore Dr. Kamfwa’s farming journey, the work happening at KPMU Farm, the challenges of building a commercial agricultural enterprise, and the vision driving the farm forward. The Agricoop Awards are not just about trophies—they are about telling the stories of Zambian farmers, recognising their work and inspiring the next generation to see agriculture as a business.

Meet Emeldah Chansa, founder of Mabala Farm, located off Mikango Barracks in Lusaka. Established in 2018, the 50-hectare farm produces cabbages, tomatoes, maize and soybeans, supplying major retailers including Pick n Pay and Freshmart. In this Agricoop Insights farm visit, we explore how Emeldah moved from struggling with open markets to building reliable retail markets, using irrigation and structured supply relationships to grow her farming business.

What does it take to grow strawberries in Zambia and take them from the farm to the shelf? 🍓🌱 In this episode of Agricoop Insights, we visit a strawberry farm to explore the business of strawberry production — from land preparation and planting to irrigation, crop management, harvesting, packaging and getting fresh strawberries to consumers. We take a closer look at the opportunities and challenges involved in strawberry farming in Zambia, the importance of quality production, market access, value addition and building a profitable agribusiness. Whether you are a farmer, aspiring farmer, agribusiness entrepreneur, investor, student or agriculture enthusiast, this farm visit gives you an inside look at how a modern agricultural enterprise can turn fresh produce into a market opportunity.

Agricoop Awards Farmer of the Year 2025, the Agricoop Awards team was impressed by her outstanding onion field and took the opportunity to learn some of the practical techniques behind her success. In this video, Lisa shares valuable onion farming tips and insights that can help farmers improve production, increase yields, and build a profitable farming business. Whether you're an experienced farmer or just starting out, this episode offers practical knowledge you can apply on your own farm.

The Agricoop Awards team reconnects with Lisa Sendwe, the Agricoop Awards 2025 Farmer of the Year, to find out what she has been doing since winning Zambia's prestigious farming award. In this exclusive update, Lisa shares her journey after the award, the growth of her farming enterprise, the opportunities that have come her way, and her advice to fellow farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs. Whether you're a farmer, agribusiness enthusiast, investor, or simply passionate about agriculture, this inspiring story demonstrates how recognition, dedication, and innovation can transform lives. Subscribe to Agricoop News Africa for more inspiring farmer success stories, agricultural news, agribusiness insights, and exclusive interviews from across Zambia and Africa.

In this insightful episode of the Agritalk Africa Podcast, our host Tionge Kacheche sits down with Mary Mumba, CEO of the Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture and SMEs in Zambia—access to finance. The conversation explores why many farmers and agribusinesses struggle to secure funding, the barriers to agricultural financing, and the practical solutions that can unlock growth in the sector. Ms. Mumba also explains the vital role the Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme plays in helping financial institutions lend to farmers and small businesses with greater confidence. If you're a farmer, agribusiness owner, entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, or simply interested in agricultural development, this episode offers valuable insights into financing opportunities and the future of agriculture in Zambia.

In this inspiring episode of the AgriTalk Africa Podcast, we sit down with Abraham Madambi, the Young Farmer of the Year 2025 nominee and award winner at the Agricoop Awards, as he shares his powerful journey, growth, and progress after the awards. From humble beginnings to becoming one of Zambia’s most promising young agripreneurs, Abraham reflects on how the Agricoop Awards 2025 transformed his farming journey, opened new opportunities, and strengthened his vision for commercial agriculture.

In this inspiring episode of the Agritalk Podcast, we visit Mrs Grace Phiri, the proud winner of the Vegetable Farmer of the Year 2025 award, to discover what life has been like since her big win. From recognition on the national stage to the reality of continuing farm operations, Mrs Phiri opens up about her journey, progress, and the challenges that come after winning such a prestigious agricultural award.