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Chililabombwe Smallholder Farmers Receive Early-Maturity Seeds Ahead of Rains

Chililabombwe Smallholder Farmers Receive Early-Maturity Seeds Ahead of Rains

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Agriculture · 14 Oct 2026

Drip-irrigation cooperatives adopt climate-smart varieties to guarantee district food security

By Agriculture Desk

Over 300 agricultural households around Kakoso and Kawama have commenced receiving drought-resistant seeds and organic fertilizer.

Smallholder agricultural cooperatives surrounding Chililabombwe have begun receiving climate-smart cassava cuttings and early-maturing maize seed varieties in preparation for the farming season.

Agronomy specialists speaking during Konkola Radio’s weekly farmers’ clinic explained practical tips on moisture conservation and mulching to ensure robust yields even during fluctuating rainfall periods.

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