Zambian growers face significant water availability and irrigation challenges, threatening crop yields, livestock production, and food security. Precision irrigation solutions from Netafim are critical to these challenges, helping farmers improve productivity while promoting sustainable practices.
David Nganga, technical advisor at Netafim in Zambia, explains the issues: "Although excellent rains have fallen this season, the main water and irrigation challenges in Zambia include water scarcity, with insufficient water supply for agriculture across the country for both livestock and crop production; erratic weather patterns, such as droughts and unpredictable rainfall affecting crop yields and food security; and limited access to irrigation, as many farmers still depend on rain-fed agriculture, making the industry vulnerable to climate change."
According to Good Governance Africa, despite the potential for growth, only about 4% of Zambia's arable land is irrigated, leaving crops highly vulnerable to droughts and water shortages.
For horticultural farmers in Zambia, reliable and efficient irrigation is central to productivity and profitability. Hellen Kabesh, co-owner and operations manager of Premium Fresh Harvest, shares how Netafim's precision irrigation technologies have transformed daily operations on their farm.
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