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- The future of Zambian Agri- culture is bright. Let us work together, seize the opportunities and make Zambia food sufficient.
- Blended fertilisers include
- Contact Turnerland on +27 83 258 5083 or +27 22 723 1413 or info@turnerland.co.za. Also visit www.turnerland.co.za to look at
- The Zetor 25A was one of the first tractors to roll out of the factory in Brno. Today it is displayed in the Zetor Gallery. About 4 000 Zetor tractors are
- A Zetor tractor is within your reach. Contact Willem van Zyl at +26(0) 96-562-0775, or send an e-mail to
- ► His honourable President Edgar Lungu was very impressed with the Zetor PROXIMA at the AgriTech show in Chisamba this year.
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NERIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED Saturnis House, Opp. Ndeke Hotel Longacre’s Tel: +260 211 244 505/6 Email: info@neriainvestments.com www.neriainvestments.com ProAgri Zambia 25
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A s a research and development com- pany involved in seed production, processing, distribution and marketing, Seed Co Zambia is a major role player in the Zambian agricultural sector. Seed Co’s products include certified maize, hybrid and other seeds such as wheat, soy beans, sorghum, sugar beans, groundnuts and vegetable seeds. Seed Co Zambia is a subsidiary of Seed Co International, which has been in existence since the 1940’s, operat- ing in South Africa, Malawi, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. They are listed on the Zimbabwe stock exchange. Their main clients are small-scale and emerging farmers, commercial farm- ers, non-governmental organisations and the government. Seed Co has a footprint of over 700 agro dealers spread across the country, and owns depots in nine provinces, which serve as hubs for seed distribu- tion to the market. With a processing factory which has a capacity to produce 300 tonnes of seed per day, Seed Co distributes seed through its depots located in Lusaka, Choma, Kitwe, Chipata, Mpika, Mkushi, and Kasama. With extension support second to none, Seed Co ensures that farmers and distribution partners enjoy the best possible advice and seed solutions to derive the best value from their products. Seed Co has been and is still a major contributor to the E-voucher programme run by the Ministry of Agri- culture, which was previously called the Food and Input Supplier Programme (FISP). The E-voucher has now been rolled out to all provinces of the coun- try covering all 109 districts. Seed Co is strategically positioned to respond to the needs of over one mil- lion farmers earmarked to benefit from this year’s E-voucher programme. Their aim is to ensure that the farmers have access to the best certified seed which enhances farmer productivity and in turn improves the food security situa- tion of communities and the country at large.
Apart from serving the domestic market, Seed Co Zambia also exports seed to other countries in the region, including Angola, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Swaziland and South Africa. Seed Co pride themselves on the farmers' meetings they organise regu- larly to transfer information on their leading edge agronomical technology. Their demonstration plots all over the country serve as learning centres for farmers. They are actively teaching farmers about productive methods of agriculture in order to raise producti- vity – as they strongly believe a know- ledgeable farmer is an empowered farmer. Among the maize varieties that is your all-in-one seed solution Seed Co provide is SC719, a late white semi dent hybrid variety, tolerant to green leafspot, maize streak virus and northern corn leafspot viruses. It takes between 140 and 148 days to mature and has a potential yield of up to 14 tonnes per hectare or 280 x 50 kg bags. It is recommended for Region II and III of Zambia (which receive an annual rainfall of between 800 and 1 500 mm). In the medium maturity range, they offer varieties like the new SC647, which is a white flint hybrid with very good cob and tassel smut tolerance. It has a good standing ability, takes 130 to 136 days to mature and has a potential yield of up to 10 tonnes per hectare or 200 x 50 kg bags. SC637 is another variety in the medium maturity range; a white semi flint, with low risk of lodging and very good tolerance to maize streak virus. It takes 130 to 136 days to mature and can yield up to 13 tonnes per hectare or 260 x 50 kg bags.
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ProAgri Zambia 25 ETG offers the products, support and know-how to advance farmers T he exciting activities of a new farm- ing season are taking shape in our beautiful country, Zambia. Wherever you go, you can see farmers bustling to get all their inputs right for another successful season. In this process all farmers are firmly supported by ETG Inputs Zambia Limited, a private sector company which provides agricultural inputs such as fertilisers and agro chemicals. With a wide range of agro chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, fungi- cides, and grain protectors, ETG plays an important role in Zambia’s agricul- tural success, and regard themselves as an integral part of the farming community. Apart from excellent products, they also provide expert advice and exten- sion services to farmers across the country. ETG helps farmers to raise and protect their crops with the same care and caution as nurturing a child. This is the reason why ETG came up with a variety of blended as well as soluble fertilisers to provide the best nutrition for every kind of crop and every soil condition. Blended fertilisers include: • Crop specific • Soil specific • Lime enriched • Organic enriched Moreover, ETG understands the fact that Zambia is divided into three agri- cultural regions, to wit: • Region 1, which includes the eastern, southern, and western provinces • Region 2, which includes central, northern and Muchinga province • Region 3, which includes Luapula, north western and western provinces These regions have different soil types, therefore different fertilisers should be applied to ensure optimum produc- tion. ETG offers various crop specific fertilisers for all regions, as well as for different crop stages when the plants need different nutrients. All the farmer needs to do, is visit one of the many ETG outlets all over the country. ETG can supply every- thing needed by a plant to grow well, including a variety of foliar fertilisers to correct deficiencies that can rob you of as much as 25% of your yield if not rectified in time. ETG also provides herbicides that re- duce labour and improve yields. These herbicides are also commonly known as weed killers. They are chemical substances used to control unwanted plants/weeds in the field. These herbi- cides come in two categories, namely: • Selective • Non selective Selective herbicides are available for pre-emergence, post-emergence, and early post-emergence for specific crops.
The needs of small-scale farmers are met with the provision of herbicides and pesticides in smaller packs includ- ing 50 ml, 100 ml and up to 1 ℓ. The same applies to fungicides in quantities of 500 g up to 1 kg, including 250 g packets. All products are accompanied by free agronomical information and extension services. ETG takes pride in growing and developing with farmers, and seeing how their products, services and ad- vice help to advance farmers and the farming industry of Zambia, thereby helping to alleviate the poverty problem. Farmers are advised to take advantage from the FISP (Farmer Input Support Programme) that has drastically improved the lives of many farmers already. Feel free to visit ETG branches across the country for profitable crop production.
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W ith the grain industry stuck in a controlled price environment, more farmers in Zambia are diversify- ing or switching to other crops to op- timise their income. Planting potatoes may be your production solution, but be sure to use the best equipment developed in Africa for Africa. Turnerland Manufacturing on the West Coast of South Africa was started in 1997 as a one man business, and has grown over the last twenty years into a full scale production facility incorporating a machine shop, sheet metal component fabrication, hydraulic fitting, machine assembly, belting divi- sion, and spray painting. Turnerland also boasts its own in-house 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) department where machinery is designed and constantly improved, guided by extensive practical experi- ence gained in potato farming and from servicing the potato industry. Turnerland manufactures the TURN- ER brand of machinery and equipment for the South African and African po- tato industry and Zambian farmers can now also reap the benefits. TURNER equipment comprises a complete range of solutions for small, medium and large scale potato farm- ers.
The range spans from the TL-280- PH two row planter, to the flagship TL-8545-DTS single row trailed potato harvester with a four ton bunker capa- city. Additions and improvements to the range are always in development and there are solutions for all applica- tions to suit the small farmer or the larger commercial operation. Solutions range from soil prepara- tion and planting to transportation and almost anything in-between. The Turnerland vision is to create sus- tainability in the African potato indus- try, by manufacturing a robust brand of equipment to international standards that is developed in Africa for African conditions. Globally food prices are on the rise, impacted more and more by ever increasing fuel, steel, equipment and input costs. These constantly rising costs and the increased use of highly sophisticated electronics in imported equipment also have an adverse effect on empowering the average Southern African potato farmer. One of Turnerland’s main long term goals is to constantly innovate and design, not only more cost effective machinery, but also more efficient farming methods. All equipment is de- signed with simplicity, durability, ease of use and affordability in mind. The thinking behind this approach is that a farmer can have the best machine on the planet, but if he/she is not using efficient farming methods that compli- ment what the machine was designed for, then the whole concept of efficient and cost effective farming goes out the window.
Turnerland would like to partner with and empower African farmers and businesses in creating a future which not only benefits people on the African continent, but also brings Africa to the world stage as a serious contender that consistently can produce high quality potato harvests to aid in relieving the growing global food crisis.
Turner turns potatoes into profit
By Annemarie Bremner In 1954, Zetor established their own research and development facility. Their first result was the Zetor Super 35 – a tractor with a 31 kW four-cylinder diesel engine. This model also featured a central axle with blade springs and a spring under the driver’s seat. The driver’s cab was also heated. Between the years 1955 and 1960 21 500 tractors of this model were build. Zetor constantly developed and enhanced their tractors. In 1960, they were the first to introduce the concept of unified elements in their first generation unified tractor series. This concept allowed them to use identical parts for different models. This simplified manufacturing and services, and enabled them to develop a wide range of models and styles. In 1968, Zetor launched the CRYSTAL in their second generation of unified tractors. It was built for heavy operations and featured the first safety cab in the world. For the first time in the world they also equipped their four cylinder engine with balancing spindles. It dropped the noise level in the cab to below 85 decibels. The new torque multiplier allowed for gear selections under load and doubling of the gears when the traction force was increased. The fall of communism in 1989 introduced the age of privatisation. On 1 July 1993, part of the assets of the state owned Zetor was transferred to the joint-stock company Zetor, a.s. whose majority share was held by the Consolidation Bank. In 2002, the Zetor brand was bought by the Slovakian company, HTC Holdings. Zetor is one of the few tractor companies in the world who builds their own engines and transmissions. Since their humble start in 1946, Zetor produced 1,3 million tractors and today they build about 4 000 tractors per year, which are currently exported to 57 countries worldwide. Zetor today The six main models produced by Zetor today are the UTILIX, HORTUS, MAJOR, PROXIMA, FORTERRA and CRYSTAL. They also manufacture a wide range of front-end loaders and material handling machines. In November this year, Zetor launched their futuristic Major HS80. It was launched at the huge trade show, AgriTechnica, in Hanover, Germany, in November. This attractive tractor introduces the company’s new styling and was designed by Pininfarina studio, who designed many trains, buses and cars, including Ferrari. Zetor in Zambia Zetor is an aggressive exporter and this year they introduced their tractors to Kenya, the Philippines, Uzbekistan and Zambia. But this is not the first time Zetors P rompt action is vital for any farming operation. Soil preparation, planting, haymaking, and even manure removal cannot wait… and for all these important tasks, the farmer needs a dependable, affordable tractor – like Zetor.
Just after the Second World War, a tractor was born in the former Czechoslovakia. In those days, there was a desperate need for an inexpensive, mass produced, light tractor to pull the country out of the devastation of the war. In June 1945, after the nationalisation of the heavy industries, the National Committee decided that there should only be one state owned tractor manufacturer. They invited a few manufacturers to compete for this appointment. František Musil worked day and night in the Zbrojovka engineering plant in Brno to meet the deadline which was set at six months. With his passion and discipline, he could inspire his team right through the arduous process, despite the low financial remunerations of the post-war period.
On 14 November 1945, the final product was presented and that was the birth of the winning tractor - Zetor. The model name was Z 25. The name is a combination of the letter “Z” which is the first letter of Zbrojovka and the last two letters of tractor – “or”. On 15 March 1946, the first three Z 25 tractors were delivered to customers during a small celebration in the Zbrojovka Brno factory. On 17 August 1964, the Chamber of Commerce and Craft registered the name, Zetor. 150 000 of the Z 25-models were build. It could drive at 32 km/h, compared to the 20 km/h average speed of other tractors. It is recorded that some farmers could even reach up to 50 km/h with Zetor tractors! That was very dangerous and the sixth gear had to be blocked. Zetor:
for Zambian farmers by Du Preez de Villiers The Zetor 25A was one of the first tractors to roll out of the factory in Brno. Today it is displayed in the Zetor Gallery. About 4 000 Zetor tractors are produced every year by state- of-the-art factories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 14
ProAgri Zambia 25 are sold in Zambia. Between 1979 and 2000, nearly 700 tractors were exported to Zambia before it was interrupted. In 2017, AgriServe Agro picked up the reigns again when they sealed a deal with Zetor at AgriTech show in Chisamba. The Czech Minister of Agriculture, Marian Jurečka, attended the show himself to hand over the newly bought tractors to their owners. “The Zetor tractor has a very good reputation in Zambia as a very reliable machine and we believe in this product. We’ve invested a lot of resources to establish and support this brand,” Willem van Zyl, Technical Director of AgriServe Agro, says. AgriServe Agro and Zetor decided to introduce the PROXIMA and FORTERRA series to Zambia as they will suit the local circumstances and tough conditions. Zambian farmers prefer versatile and reliable tractors which are easy to maintain. The PROXIMA series is a basic tractor and consists of three models, the CL, GP and HS. They all have four cylinder Zetor engines and mechanical transmissions. The CL delivers 60 to 74 kW, the GP 60 to 82 kW, and the HS 60 to 90 kW. The FORTERRA series consists of three models. The basic CL is equipped with a four cylinder engine with a power range of 72 to 101 kW and a 24/18 gearbox. Unlike the basic model, the HSX is equipped with a more modern 30/30 gearbox with a hydraulic reverser. The highest model, the HD, delivers up to 110 kW. It has a more robust body, suspended axle and multifunctional control panel. AgriServe Agro intends to employ Czech technicians from Zetor who will transfer their skills and train their Zambian colleagues over the next two years. “We have invested in a strong after sales service team as well as a qualified technical team from the Czech Republic to support our clients,” Willem says.
AgriServe Agro is also developing a Czech Centre of Excellence in Kasisi, where demonstrations and training will be offered to farmers and farm workers.
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