Agricoop Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture

Lusaka, Zambia – September 27, 2025 – The prestigious Agricoop Awards 2025 took place on Friday, 26th September 2025 at the Golden Peacock Hotel, Lusaka, bringing together farmers, agribusiness leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders from across the country to celebrate excellence and innovation in agriculture.

Now in its fourth edition, the Agricoop Awards continue to recognize and honor farmers, cooperatives, and agripreneurs whose outstanding work is shaping the future of agriculture in Zambia.

This year’s winners were unveiled at a glamorous Gala dinner, highlighting remarkable stories of resilience, innovation, and contribution to food security.

Agricoop Awards 2025 Winners:

1. Livestock Farmer of the Year – Nellie Wanda Chinyakula, Fanielle Livestock Sanctuary – Sponsored by Mayfair Insurance Zambia

2. Poultry Farmer of the Year – Fenny Mweene Mundia, Fenny’s Poultry Palace – Sponsored by Nemchem Agri

3. Pig Farmer of the Year – Happy Mwewa Molobeka, Hapitec Investments Limited

4. Animal Welfare Champion of the Year – Happy Mwewa Molobeka, Hapitec Investments Limited – Sponsored by Lumera

5. Fish Farmer of the Year – Muyunda Muyunda, Kisalala Fisheries – Sponsored by Iban Aqua Fish Solutions and Consultancy Limited

6. Vegetable Farmer of the Year – Grace Phiri, Diwavema Enterprises

7. Maize Farmer of the Year – Trust Hakalima

8. Mixed Farmer of the Year – Judith Annie Mwila

9. Young Farmer of the Year – Abraham Madambi – Sponsored by Makeni Seedlings

10. Arable Farmer of the Year – Ronard Munda

11. Upcoming Farmer of the Year – Phingiwe Mutenge Bwalya – Sponsored by ETG Agri Inputs Zambia

12. Mechanized Small Scale Farmer of the Year – Wilberforce Sichinga – Sponsored by Agleaseco Zambia

13. Agriculture Cooperative of the Year – Lusaka Avocado Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Sponsored by Vision Fund Zambia

14. Agriculture Student of the Year – Tagwirei Msindo – Sponsored by Zamtel

15. Fruit Tree Farmer of the Year – Lisa Sendwe – Sponsored by Makeni Seedlings

16. Environmental Champion of the Year – Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa

17. Farmer of the Year – Lisa Sendwe

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Speaking at the ceremony, the organizers highlighted the importance of recognizing farmers who not only drive Zambia’s food security but also inspire innovation and youth participation in the agriculture sector.

The Agricoop Awards 2025 would not have been possible without the support of its partners and sponsors who continue to believe in the power of agriculture to transform communities and economies.

Sponsors

Lumera, VisionFund Zambia, AgleaseCo Zambia, Zamtel Money, ETG Agri Inputs Zambia, Nemechem Agri, Newhorizon Printing Press, Zamseed, Mayfair General Insurance, Iban AquaFish Solutions & Consultancy Limited, Natsave Bank, Makeni Seedlings.

About Agricoop Awards

The Agricoop Awards celebrate and honor farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and agriculture champions whose work contributes to the growth and sustainability of the agricultural sector. By spotlighting excellence, the awards aim to inspire greater participation, innovation, and collaboration across the industry.

The Awards are organized by Lumbani Chilenga Investments Limited

For media inquiries, please contact:

Agricoop Awards Secretariat

Email: info@agricoopnews.com

Phone: 076 3782346

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