Zambia: Shiwang’andu Farmers Urged to Expand Cultivation

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 5, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Shiwang’andu Farmers Urged to Expand Cultivation

The provided content does not identify who issued the appeal or give details of what Shiwang’andu farmers were asked to do. The headline states only that they are being encouraged to expand cultivation. It provides no information about the crops involved, the reasons for the appeal, or any planned measures.

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