ADDING VALUE, GROWING ZAMBIA

Richmond farms are redefining Zambia’s Agriculture in Agro-processing

BY MERCY NAMFUKWE

IN a rapidly changing agricultural landscape where value addition has become the key to unlocking economic growth, Richmond Farms Limited is emerging as a powerful example of how Zambia can move beyond producing raw commodities to building a competitive agro-processing industry.

Through an integrated approach that combines production, processing, packaging, distribution and retail, the company is turning agricultural potential into market-ready products while creating opportunities across the entire value chain.

Richmond Farms Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Lulumbi Njeleka said the company’s strength lies in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable food products while supporting Zambia’s agricultural transformation agenda.

“Richmond Farms Limited is a proudly Zambian integrated agribusiness committed to delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable food products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. What distinguishes us is our integrated approach to agriculture, where we combine sourcing, production, processing, packaging, distribution and retail to ensure quality and consistency throughout the value chain,” Dr. Njeleka said.

The company’s diverse portfolio includes edible oils, fresh meat products, rice, beans, groundnuts, salt, herbsand spices, enabling it to serve both household and commercial customers across Zambia.

By sourcing directly from local farmers and investing in value addition, Richmond Farms is contributing to food security, economic growth and job creation while strengthening the participation of local producers in the agricultural economy.

Read full article in the August  2026 issue https://www.agricoopnews.com/e-publications

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