The Agricoop Awards has officially announced the nominees for the 2026 edition, marking another milestone in celebrating excellence, innovation and resilience in Zambia's agricultural sector.
This year's nominees were selected following a rigorous screening process by the independent judging panel. The awards recognise outstanding farmers, cooperatives, students, agribusinesses and institutions that are making a significant contribution to agriculture and food security.
The nominees represent various provinces across Zambia and reflect the diversity of the country's agricultural industry, from crop and livestock production to value addition, education and youth participation.
The next stage of the awards will involve verification and final assessments by the judges before the winners are announced at the Agricoop Awards Gala later this year.
AGRICOOP AWARDS 2026 NOMINEES
Secondary School of the Year
Chunga Secondary School – Lusaka
Twin Palm Secondary School – Lusaka
Agriculture Cooperative of the Year
The Farmers Cooperative – Lusaka/Nyimba
Mweka Women Cooperative – Makeni, Lusaka
Munachi Livestock Cooperative – Pemba, Southern Province
Upcoming Farmer of the Year
Kunda Kakoma – Mumbwa, Central Province
Mark Kapwacha – Chibombo, Central Province
Lukonde Annastasia Mwamba – Lusaka
Arable Farmer of the Year
Frontwell Mumba – Mphongwe, Copperbelt
Deedy Chulu – Kapiri, Central Province
Brighton Chellah – Chibombo, Central Province
Mechanized Small-Scale Farmer of the Year
Innocent Soko – Chibombo, Central Province
Munachongo Muteto – Monze, Southern Province
Alexander Ncube – Mumbwa, Central Province
Commercial Farmer of the Year
Dr. Kennedy Kamfwa – Lusaka
Munachongo Muteto – Monze, Southern Province
Lordwell Siame – Rufunsa, Lusaka
Value Addition Enterprise of the Year (Small Scale)
Tillage Village Farms – Lusaka
Tapphies Food – Chilanga, Lusaka
Chimba Bunga Cooperative – Ndola, Copperbelt
Young Farmer of the Year
Gift Madambi – Mwembeshi, Lusaka
Innocent Soko – Chibombo, Central Province
Joseph Silengo – Isoka, Northern Province
Fish Farmer of the Year
Andrew Simweene – Kabwe, Central Province
Lauty Moonga – Chibombo, Central Province
Poultry Farmer of the Year
Annie Bwalya – Makeni West, Lusaka
Lukonga Mulombwe – Lusaka
Reuben Ngoma – Ndola
Student of the Year
Aaron Kasitu – Zambian Open University
Chishimba Mathews – Zambia College of Agriculture, Mpika
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