Farming in Zambia: How we Plan to Grow Our Field Crops with a Tough Rain Season Ahead

Forecasts for the 2023/24 rain season for southern Africa are warning us to expect a difficult one with less rainfall, intermittent dry spells and hot temperatures. But farmers in our region still need to grow field crops like maize, soya beans, sunflower, etc, even in this challenging scenario. This video shares a comprehensive look at the situation farmers face, detailing the type of weather likely to be experienced, and then walking through various actions and strategies that can be used to help them improve their chances of successful field crop yields come next winter.