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Climate-smart agriculture advocate, Oliver Bulaya, has raised the alarm about the potential collapse of Zambia’s agricultural sector due to the worsening impact of climate change.
Speaking in a telephone interview with Zambia Monitor on Friday, Bulaya warned that ignoring the crisis could lead to severe disruptions in the country’s food supply and economy.
“Unless concerted efforts are made, the country will continue facing dire consequences from climate change,” he said.
Bulaya highlighted a growing trend of farmers relocating to regions experiencing above-normal rainfall, such as the northern block, as they struggle with losses caused by climate variability.
Meanwhile, once-reliable rainfall areas like North-Western Zambia are now experiencing lower precipitation, as seen during the 2023/2024 farming season.
He further cautioned that poor farming practices, which had already strained the Southern region, could lead to similar challenges in other parts of the country if proactive measures were not implemented.
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