IN GRASSROOTS ENGANGEMENTS ON NUTRITION
Climate Change and its effect on agriculture in Zambia to agricultural extension
officers at the Scaling Up Nutrition Technical Assistance (SUN TA)
2021/2022 CROP FORECAST RESULTS AND FOOD
BALANCE SHEET ANNOUNCEMENT MEETING...
made a presentation at the 2021/2022
Crop Forecast Results and Food Balance sheet announcement meeting...
ZAMBEZI RIVER BASIN COUNTRIES
REGIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT VALIDATION
attended the Zambezi Basin Countries Regional
Assessment Report Validation workshop.
OUR LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Food markets, growth opportunities
African countries face great challenges in adapting to climate change to meet growing demand for food.
Transforming Zambia’s Agricultural Sector for Sustainable Job Creation and Inclusive Economic Development
Zambia agriculture status report – 2021
The performance of rainfall in the 2020/21 agricultural season was normal to above normal rainfall,
Our Mission
To sustainably provide evidence based and transformative solutions through applied research, capacity building and outreach services for sustainable economic growth in Zambia.
OUR STORIES
Documentaries
Our documentaries focus on the issues affecting the agriculture sector and how to move it forward
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Our Thematic Areas
Climate Change and Natural Resource Management
Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition
Agricultural Diversification
Agriculture and Markets
Gender and Youth in Agriculture
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Thrilled to have held a meeting with Colleen Henegan, a PHD student at University of Wisconsin-Madison in order to explore research collaboration opportunities on climate related research. The climate related research, including climate change adaptation and mitigation corresponds with IAPRI's Comprehensive African Climate Change Initiative (CACCI) and GCA's work, and other [...]
Moment for a glorious celebration to #OurFutureFarmerKnowYourSoil campaign IAPRI with support from Sida is implementing. The campaign aims to improve knowledge of small holder farmers about the importance of soil health management in raising crop productivity and farm profitability. In order to successfully deliver the “Our Future-Farmer Know Your Soil” campaign, [...]
Underway is a meeting between the IAPRI 'Farmer Know Your Soil' Campaign Technical Committee and NAIS content developers at IAPRI offices. The discussion is on how to effectively collaborate during the implementation of the campaign with support from Sida.
Past Events
Zambia Drought Management System
Mr. Stephen Kabwe representing IAPRI at the launch of the Zambia Drought Management System (ZADMS) by the Ministry of Agriculture at Radison Blu Hotel in Lusaka.
Mr. Chance Kabaghe and Mr. Auckland Kuteya making a presentation on ‘Agricultural Policy Reforms in Zambia’ to the Swedish Ambassador to Zambia at the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka.
Zambia Growth Opportunities Program For Results (ZAMGRO PforR)
ZAMGRO PforR officially launched by the Ministry of Agriculture at Mulungushi Conference Centre. ZAMGRO’s main objective is to Promote Agricultural Diversification, Sustainability and Jobs in the Agri-Food sector in Zambia.
National Determined Contribution (NDC)
IAPRI participated in the review of the NDC indicators at Mika Conventional Centre.
Climate Mitigation and Adoption
Representatives from IAPRI and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment met to discuss strategies on developing a roadmap for effective implementation of the Climate Mitigation and Adoption under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adoption Plan (NAP).
The Effectiveness of the Veterinary Services Department in Combating Livestock Diseases in Zambia.
Mr. Chance Kabaghe and Dr. Mary Lubungu appeared before the Parliamentary Committee of Agriculture, Lands and Natural Resources and made a submission on, ‘The Effectiveness of the Veterinary Services Department in Combating Livestock Diseases in Zambia.’
Annual Open Day meeting
IAPRI held its Annual Open Day meeting virtually where the Research and Outreach team showcased three Annual Flagship publications: Agriculture Status Report, Food Security and Nutrition Report and Maize Market Outlook and Regional Analysis Report
Climate-Change Adaptation and Resilience
IAPRI on 13th December 2022 conducted the Technical Working Group meeting to discuss matters of enhancing Climate-Change Adaptation and Resilience in Zambia Growth Opportunities Program for Results (ZAMGRO PforR) at Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere in Lusaka.