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The Farmer of the Year is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and productivity. This individual demonstrates resilience in overcoming challenges, adopts modern farming technologies, and practices climate-smart agriculture. With a focus on quality and community impact, they are a role model for others, sharing knowledge and contributing to the growth of the farming sector. Their journey of growth, both in business acumen and agricultural excellence, inspires others to strive for success and sustainability in their own farms.
30 years or under and making a success of managing a distinct area of the family farming business – or even running your own business? The winner of this category will be making a big impact on the farming business they are involved in and demonstrating qualities that mark them out as future leaders and innovator.
Enter NowRecognizing and celebrating emerging talents in the field of agriculture. This category typically focuses on individuals who have recently entered the farming sector and have shown exceptional promise, innovation, and dedication. Nominees in this category often demonstrate a commitment to sustainable and progressive farming practices, exhibit a willingness to adopt new technologies, and contribute positively to their local agricultural community. The award aims to encourage and highlight the potential of these upcoming farmers who show promise in shaping the future of agriculture through their passion, hard work, and fresh ideas.
Enter NowVegetable farming is now a key part of any farming setup with additional revenue streams essential for farms to not only survive but thrive. The winner will be a business that has been carefully planned, and meticulously implemented, and stands out from the growing crowd. They will have a strong understanding of the market, a clear vision for the future, and above all, be contributing to a sustainable farm business.
Enter NowSuccessful egg, chicken, Village Chicken, or chicken meat producer demonstrating excellence in production, marketing, and welfare. Join the growing band of finalists – men and women championing best practices and flying the flag for the Zambian farming industry.
Enter NowThe Animal Welfare Champion of the Year award recognizes and celebrates those who lead by example in prioritizing animal health, dignity, and innovative, sustainable practices. By promoting ethical farming, national recognition, and alignment with Zambia’s One Health and climate-smart goals, this award elevates animal welfare as a vital pillar in building a resilient agricultural future.
Successful pig producer demonstrating excellence in production, stockmanship, and management. The winning pig farmer will need to demonstrate their achievements in the past few years to deliver a business that is profitable and sustainable.
Enter NowThe Livestock Farmer of the Year award recognizes individuals or entities who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and success in livestock farming. This prestigious award celebrates those who have achieved excellence in the management and production of livestock, including cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep, and other animals. Nominees for this category exhibit outstanding practices in animal husbandry, breed management, nutrition, health care, and overall farm management. The Livestock Farmer of the Year is someone who has made significant contributions to the industry, showing leadership, sustainability, and a commitment to animal welfare.
Enter NowSuccessful Fish farmer with a vision for the future. The winner of this category will be producing high-quality fish to meet the ever-increasing consumer demands.
Enter NowThe "Mechanized Small Scale Farmer of the Year" is an award category that recognizes and celebrates individuals who excel in small-scale farming while effectively utilizing mechanized equipment and technology in their agricultural practices. This award highlights innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in small-scale farming operations, showcasing the importance of modern agricultural practices in boosting productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector.
Enter NowThis category is for farmers and farming businesses who are running a mixed range of complimentary enterprises such as beef, arable, and poultry or dairy and arable. No single farm sector will be dominant, but there might be two or three that are equally weighted. The judges will be looking for achievements and success in quality, productivity, and profitability in each of the farming sectors – and how they work together to create one sustainable farming business.
Enter NowThis award is open to everyone studying an agricultural related degree, diploma or certificate course at a Zambian university or college. The individual can be in any year of their course, but must be in full-time or part-time college/university education. The judges will be looking for individuals who are bursting with talent, achieving great results, showing leadership and having a positive influence on their college, community or home farm if appropriate. Entries can come directly from individuals or from colleges/universities nominating students.
Enter NowThe "Agriculture Cooperative of the Year" category celebrates outstanding cooperative efforts within the agricultural community. This recognition is bestowed upon cooperatives that have demonstrated excellence in teamwork, sustainable practices, and community impact. Nominees are evaluated based on successful collaborative initiatives, innovation, and contributions to the economic and social well-being of their members. The award underscores the importance of cooperative endeavors in fostering resilience, efficiency, and shared success within the agricultural sector. It serves to honor and promote the positive influence of agricultural cooperatives in supporting farmers and rural communities.
Enter NowArable crop production refers to the systematicuse of land to grow crops. To have a consistent supply of their precious produce, farmers monitor how fertile their land is and follow a process of preparation after the previous year’s harvest examples of arable crops: Maize, Cotton, Soya Beans, and potatoes e.tc The awarded arable business is likely to be flexible, collaborative, and innovative to increase productivity and profits, despite unpredictable, weather, regulation, and market volatility. This will be someone who is harnessing and protecting the land’s natural resource to create a truly sustainable arable business in the face of ever-increasing market and environmental challenges.
Enter NowThis category recognizes outstanding small-scale enterprises that are adding significant value to agricultural produce through innovation, creativity, and commitment to quality. It celebrates individuals or businesses that transform raw farm products into finished or semi-finished goods — contributing to job creation, improved incomes, and a stronger local value chain.
Enter NowThis award recognizes outstanding contributions in promoting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture. The Environmental Champion of the Year demonstrates exemplary efforts toward environmental conservation and resilient farming practices. The awards will be given to both individuals and institutions that actively promote climate-smart agriculture. Notably, the winner in this category will be selected by the esteemed panel of judges.
Enter NowTo recognize an academic institution that demonstrates outstanding contributions to agricultural education, practical training, research, innovation, and community impact.
Enter NowTo recognize a secondary school that demonstrates excellence in agricultural education, practical farming activities, innovation, and student engagement in agribusiness.
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