Zambia launches presidential irrigation pilot
Five schools in Kaoma District will each cultivate one hectare of maize under the new programme.
The Presidential Irrigation Initiative Programme has been launched as a pilot in Kaoma District, Western Province. This initiative is a key part of the Grow Zambia Agenda, designed to improve the nation's food security. The launch event took place at Kaoma Secondary School.
Under this programme, five schools within Kaoma district will each cultivate one hectare of maize. This pilot phase aims to test the effectiveness of the irrigation initiative before wider implementation.
The programme's success will be evaluated based on maize yields and its contribution to food security. Further details on the programme's timeline and expansion plans were not immediately available.
Why it mattersFarmers in Kaoma District will benefit from the pilot irrigation programme aimed at enhancing maize production.