Announcing the 2024 Agricoop Awards Nominees!

We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2024 Agricoop Awards! This year's selection process was exceptionally competitive, with numerous outstanding entries showcasing innovation, dedication, and excellence in agriculture. Our esteemed judges have meticulously reviewed all submissions and have compiled the final list of nominees who truly embody the spirit of agricultural advancement.

Congratulations to all those who have made it to the list! Your hard work and commitment have set you apart, and we are excited to celebrate your achievements. For those who did not make the list this year, we encourage you to keep striving. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and we look forward to your participation next year. Your contributions to the agricultural community are invaluable, and we appreciate your efforts.

Please note that the Agricoop Awards do not involve voting; instead, we will be visiting the nominees to gather more information and understand your farm business better.

This year's Agricoop Awards Exhibition will be held at the Cosmopolitan Mall on the 25th of September 2024 from 08:00hrs to 16:30hrs. The gala will follow on the 26th of September 2024 at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lusaka, starting at 17:00hrs and concluding at 21:30hrs. We look forward to celebrating with all of you!

Congratulations once again to all the nominees!

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BELOW IS THE FULL LIST OF THE 2024 AGRICOOP AWARDS NOMINEES

1.     Category – Arable Farmer of the year

Lubono T Hikapulwe - Kafue/Chanyanya

Essau Banda - Sinda

Chinda James - Kapiri Mposhi

2.     Category – Vegetable farmer of the year

Bruno Mwemba - Lusaka

Maybin Kanfwa - Sinda

Moses Shajwesa - Kapiri Mposhi

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3.     Category – Young farmer of the year

Winfridah Chansa - Mkushi

Charles Sakala - Mwembeshi

Alvin Mwalimwipi - Chisamba

4.     Category – Poultry Farmer of the year

Rueben Ngoma - kitwe

Sheila Kabonso - Luanshya

Chifulo mutale, Mutz poultry - Kalulushi

5.     Category – Fish Farmer of the year

Akataluka Kaluwe/ Kaluwe Farms - Chilanga

Judith Kunda Chilombo Beene - Chongwe

Vincent Namumunga - Lusaka

6.     Category – Pig Farmer of the year

Chinyama Ignatius Malwa, Chinyama Pig Farms - Katuba, 10 Miles, Lusaka

JEAN SIMWINGA/ MORALINE FARMS - Lusaka

Happy Mulobeka/ Hapitec Investment LTD - Chingola

7.     Category – Mixed Farmer of the year

Chimuka Mweetwa , Clay Jar Farms - Lusaka

Winston Malambo Chaambwa, Hamushiya General Dealer - Chibombo

Njime Aggrey - Kabwe

8.     Category – Maize Farmer of the year

Essau Banda , Mzamose  family farm - Sinda

Winfridah Chansa - Mkushi

Robert Ntapwa - Mpongwe

9.     Category – Mechanized small scale  Farmer of the year

Briget Chota – BC & S Farm - Chongwe

Eustone Ngosa - Mpongwe

Katina Phiri - Nyimba

10.  Category– Livestock  Farmer of the year

Briget Chota, BC & S Farm - Chongwe

Charles Zulu - Chongwe

Winston Malambo Chaambwa - Chibombo

11.  Category– Reporter of the year

Masauso Mukwayaya - Lusaka ZNBC

Dominic Chandiwila  Nali - Lusaka NAIS

Blessings Chibuye - Lusaka ZNBC

12.  Category– Cooperative of the year

Innovative farm Zambia (ifarm Zambia) - Mansa

Mtachy cooperative - Chipangali District

Ronald Mwanza - Kasempa District

13.  Category– Out grower of the year.

Gaphe Projects - Chibombo district

Nguvu Zaibatsu Investments Limited - Kabwe Central

Jimmy's agri services - Chipata

14.  Category– Agri student of the year.

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Blessings Salasini - Zambian Open University - Lusaka

Chifulo mutale - Zambian Open University - Lusaka

Mulungushi University - Kabwe

15.  Category– Upcoming farmer of the year.

Lackson mwanza - Sinda

Twapegwa m. Kapeyo - Choma

Fred Mudenda -  Nalfred  Valley Farms - Lusaka

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2024 Agricoop Awards Sponsors

We are grateful to our sponsors for their unwavering support and contribution to the 2024 Agricoop Awards. Their commitment to advancing agriculture and supporting our farming communities is invaluable. Here is the list of our esteemed sponsors:

Silver Sponsor:

• Agriculture Leasing Company

Bronze Sponsors:

• ATS Agrochemicals
• Namchem Agri
• Zamseed

Corporate Sponsors:

• SeedCo Vegetables
• IBAN Aquaculture
• New Horizon Printing Press (Printing Partner)
• Namfeed (Prize Sponsors)
• RDG Solar

• Saro (Prize Sponsors)

Media Partners:

• KBN TV
• Lima Radio

We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of our sponsors for their generous support. Your contributions are crucial in making the Agricoop Awards a success and in promoting agricultural excellence in our community.

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