Zambia maize production bounces back – The Mail & Guardian

Zambia maize production bounces back – The Mail & Guardian

In the summer of 2024, Zambia, a country reliant on minimal maize imports for nearly two decades, was in a tricky position. Like many countries in Southern Africa, it was hit by the mid-summer drought. Zambia had planted its usual maize area of 1,4 million hectares. It seemed like the season was shaping up well for a moment, promising a decent maize crop, a staple food. Things changed for the worse in February. The country was hit by the mid-sum…

MAIZE PRODUCTION IN ZAMBIA SINCE 1987 IN METRIC TONS - The Zambian Observer

MAIZE PRODUCTION IN ZAMBIA SINCE 1987 IN METRIC TONS Find below Zambia’s maize production trends from 1987. Look out for the years when Zambia had droughts: 2025:  3,655, 6462024:  1,511,143 2023:  3,261,686 2022  2,706,243 2021  3,620,244 2020  3,387,469 2019  2,004,389 2018  2,394,907 2017  3,606,549 2016  2,873,052 2015  2,618,221 2014  3,350,671 2013  2,532,800 2012  2,852,687 2011  […] The post MAIZE PRODUCTION IN ZAMBIA SINCE 1987 IN METRI…