Livingstone Cooperatives Union (LCU) has urged farmers to embrace modern livestock farming and respond to cattle production with the same commitment they show towards maize growing if Zambia is to achieve its target of increasing the national cattle herd to 11 million. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times-ZBT, LCU Chairperson, Rwinick Mapanza said improved breeding methods, artificial insemination and better animal management are key to increasing cattle numbers and improving meat production. Mapanza explained that artificial insemination offers farmers an opportunity to multiply their herds within a few years while improving the quality and value of the animals...
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