As Zambia faces increasing climate shocks, shrinking grazing land, and rising livestock feed costs, experts say the future of the country’s livestock industry will largely depend on one critical investment many farmers continue to overlook: forage production. Livestock Production and Pasture Seed Inspector Dikoka Ching’ambu said Zambia’s changing climate conditions and evolving agricultural systems are making pasture and fodder production increasingly important for sustainable livestock farming. Zambia experienced one of its worst drought seasons during the 2023/2024 farming season, with reduced rainfall severely affecting natural grazing patterns across the country and exposing the vulnerability of farmers relying on traditional livestock...
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