AGRICOOP AWARDS 2025: FINAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

Lusaka, Zambia – Following the successful completion of the shortlisting process, Lumbani Chilenga Investments Limited is delighted to officially announce the final list of nominees for the Agricoop Awards2025.

The Agricoop Awards are a prestigious annual event that aims to celebrate, spotlight, and empower Zambian farmers, with a special focus on small, medium, and emergent farmers across the country. The awards are open to all Zambian farmers and are free to enter and participate in.

The final nominees for the 2025 edition have been selected from a pool of outstanding applicants representing diverse regions and farming practices.

The nominees for each category are as follows:

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YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Nkwachi Fitzgerald Musukwa – Chongwe
2. Abraham Madambi – Lusaka
3. Dublin Gulung’anda – Chirundu

ARABLE FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Stanely Juma – Chibombo
2. Ronard Munda – Solwezi
3. Trust Hakalima – Kapiri Mposhi

UPCOMING FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Huba Farm – Lusaka
2. Namunji Namunji (Pumulo Farms) – Mufulira
3. Phingiwe (The Nurse Farmer) - Lusaka

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

1. Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa – Lusaka
2. Powering Young Initiatives – Lusaka
3. Benson Zimba – Chipata

MECHANIZED SMALL-SCALE FARMER OF THE YEAR

1. Stanely Juma – Chibombo
2. Wilberforce Sichinga – Chisamba
3. Justin Musama – Mumbwa

AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Lusaka Avocadoes Multi Purpose Cooperative – Lusaka
2. Linda Musaleme MPS LTD – Lusaka
3. Chimabunga Cooperative – Ndola

AGRICULTURE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Aaron Kasitu – Zambian Open University
2. Tagwirei Msindo – University of Zambia
3. Josephine Shimutandabala – Zambian Open University

FRUIT TREEFARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Wilberforce Sichinga – Chibombo
2. Eng. Bernard Chiwala – Lusaka
3. Lisa Sendwe – Lusaka

LIVESTOCK FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. The Fanellie Livestock Sanctuary – Lusaka
2. Watson Mkwantha – Shibuyunji
3. Sylvester Machishi – Kabwe

POULTRY FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Fenny Mweene Mundia (Fenny’s Poultry Palace) – Choma
2. Eric Ngandu (Huba Farm Ltd) – Chilanga
3. Mweemba Arnold – Kapiri Mposhi

PIG FARMEROF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Isaac Kachenge – Chongwe
2. Happy Mulobeka (Hapitec Investments LTD) – Chililabombwe
3. Elia Mwanza (Ndafi Farms) – Chongwe

FISH FARMEROF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Muyunda Muyunda – Solwezi
2. Chisambwe Chikole – Solwezi
3. Wilberforce Sichinga (SAPB Farm Enterprise) – Chisamba

VEGETABLE FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Alexander Tshaka – Mumbwa
2. Grace Muirongo Phiri (Diwavema Farms Ltd) – Chilanga
3. Justin Musama – Mumbwa

MAIZE FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Trust Hakalima – Kapiri Mposhi
2. Kenneth Hamunga – Kapiri Mposhi
3. Wesley Nkonlonga – Kabwe

MIXED FARMER OF THE YEAR AWARD

1. Wilberforce Sichinga (SAPB Farm Enterprise) – Chisamba
2. Peter Phiri (EMASS Farm) – Chisamba
3. Muka Raymond (Chitonga Farms) – Chilanga

The Agricoop Awards 2025 Gala Ceremony will be held on 26th September 2025 at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lusaka, where winners from each category will be officially recognized and celebrated. This will be preceded by an exhibition on 25th September 2025 at Makeni Seedlings, featuring nominees and sponsors, providing an opportunity for networking, learning, and showcasing agricultural excellence.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture for its continued support, and to our dedicated partners and sponsors:
Agleaseco Zambia, Makeni Seedlings, Vision Fund Zambia, Zamseed, ETG Agri Inputs Zambia, Nemchem Agri, ZAMACE, and Iban Aquafish Solutions and Consultancy Limited.

Together, we remain committed to advancing Zambia’s agricultural sector and amplifying the voices of the hardworking men and women who feed our nation.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Tionge Kacheche
Awards Coordinator – Agricoop Awards
Email: info@agricoopnews.com
Phone number: +260 763782346

Issued by:
Lumbani Chilenga Investments Limited
Organizers of the Agricoop Awards, publishers of the Monthly Agricoop Newspaper.

About the Agricoop Awards

The Agricoop Awards is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes outstanding farmers across Zambia, covering both crop and livestock production. Now in its fourth edition, the Awards highlight the dedication, innovation, and resilience of farmers who are driving growth and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricoop Awards honor those who demonstrate excellence in farming practices, productivity, and impact within their communities. Through a transparent selection process, the Awards aim to promote best practices, inspire others to take pride in agriculture, and encourage youth involvement in farming.

By shining a spotlight on farmer achievements, the Agricoop Awards continue to uplift the farming community and contribute to Zambia’s vision for food security and agricultural development.

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