Divisi
Department of Agriculture
Extension service · Zambia
What to know
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Mandate | Responsible for provision of extension, advisory and technical services to farmers on crop production, irrigation development, agricultural mechanisation and land husbandry, to help farmers make informed decisions and increase their production and productivity. |
| Services | Disseminates technical and other information to the farming community; provides technical services in irrigation, farm power, mechanisation and land husbandry; and provides technical information on crop production, horticulture, nutrition, crop protection and soil fertility, delivered through extension staff at district and community (agricultural block and camp) level. |
| Coverage | National — extension staff are present at district and community levels (agricultural blocks and camps). |
| Contact | Mulungushi House, Corner of Independence Avenue & Nationalist Rd, P.O. Box 50197, Lusaka, Zambia. Email: info@agriculture.gov.zm. Phone: +260 211 254 645. |
Plan your season on your own field
Divisi covers input programmes, extension agencies and shows alongside what to plant, when to plant it, and what to do each week on your own field. Free for farmers, works offline.
