Shortlisted Nominees for Agricoop Awards 2023 Announced

Shortlisted Nominees for Agricoop Awards 2023 Announced

13^thJuly 2023 – The Agricoop Awards Committee is pleased to unveil the shortlisted nominees for the highly anticipated Agricoop Awards 2023. The Agricoop Awards, now in its 2nd year, recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements within the agriculture and cooperatives sector.

After an extensive review of numerous submissions from across the country, the esteemed panel of judges has carefully selected a remarkable group of individuals and organizations whose exceptional work has made a significant impact on the industry. These nominees have demonstrated exceptional innovation, sustainability, and excellence in their respective fields, embodying the spirit of progress and collaboration that defines the Agiculture sector.

The following nominees have been shortlisted in the various categories:

VEGETABLE FARMER OF THE YEAR

1.      Eric Ng'andu- Huba farm 11 - Chibombo

2.     Racheal Mushanga-Mushanga Farms - Lusaka

3.     Christine Ngoma – Chimokoseedlings - Lusaka

FARM CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

1.     Irrigation House -Lusaka

2.      Pond Masters and Construction Limited - Kabwe

3.      Sandex land Clearing and fencing Solutions - Lusaka

MIXED FARMER OF THE YEAR

1.      Henry Soneka- Hosco Enterprises - Mufumbwe

2.     Ernest Mwimbe- Mwimbe Farms - Luanshya

3.      Moonga Dondl- Moonga and sons limited - Kapiri Mposhi

ARABLE FARMER

1.      Banda Essau- Mzamose Grain Trading And General Dealers - Sinda

2.     Beatrice Situmbecko -Luanshya

3.      Mwandwe Jessey -Luanshya

AGRICULTURE MARKETING COMPANY

1.      Jimmy Nyati- Rijay Trading limited - Chipangali

2.     Hope Network Organization - Lusaka

3.      kelvin Chitala- Technical Centre for Climate Change and Agricultural Development -Lusaka

DIGITAL INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

1.     Niza Aritha Zulu- Biogreen Technology - Lusaka

2.      MusekiwaMoyo-Planet Insight Enterprises - Lusaka

AGRICULTURE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

1.      Blessings Salasini - Zambian Open University - Lusaka

2.     Mike Shipekwa- Chipembi College of agriculture - Chisamba

3.      MisheckMumba- NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COLLEGE (NRDC) - Lusaka

COOPERATIVE OF THE YEAR

1.     Tisaleme Women and Youths Cooperative - Edith Chishaka - Lusaka

2.     Muteteshi Multi purpose Cooperative Society limited- Masaiti,

3.     Chinnambishi Multipurpose Cooperative - Rufunsa

YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR

1.      Abel Hangoma- Radical farmer Organic Farm7 -Kafue

2.    Noah Harris Makwilimba - Lusaka

3.      M24 AgriHub -Lusaka

FISH FARMER OF THE YEAR

1.     Royd Mukonda -Mukasa Fish Farm - Kabwe

2.     Mazuba Siamujomba Mazuba Aquaculture Solutions and Consultancy -Kitwe

3.     Joseph Fungani-159 Miisaka - Ndola

PIG FARMER OF THE YEAR

1.     Chinyama Pig Farms -Lusaka

2.      Rabecca Tembo Zulu- Jorazu Farms - Chibombo

3.     Serah Masuo-HS Pig Farm- Luanshya

POULTRY FARMER OF THE YEAR

1.      Esther Nalumbwe- Chibanga Free Range Farm-Kabwe

2.      Annie Ntembula-Ntembula and Family Farm - Kitwe

3.     Beatrice Kaluba-Ndola

"We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Agri coop Awards 2023," said Tionge Kacheche the Public relations Officer for  LUMBANI CHILENGA INV LTD the organizers of Agricoop Awards. "These exceptional individuals and organizations have made significant contributions to the agriculture and cooperatives sector, and they deserve recognition for their hard work, dedication, and innovation."

The Agri coop Awards 2023 ceremony will be held on 22^nd September 2023 at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lusaka. The event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to celebrate the accomplishments of the nominees and to showcase the advancements and potential of the agriculture sector.

This year's Agri coop exhibitions will be held at the LEVY MALL in Lusaka on the 21st of September 2023

The winners of each category will be announced during the award ceremony, where they will receive the prestigious Agricoop Award trophy, a symbol of their remarkable achievements and contributions to the sector.

About Agricoop Awards: The Agricoop Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the agriculture and cooperatives sector. It aims to honor individuals, organizations, and cooperatives that have made noteworthy contributions to the industry, driving innovation, sustainability, and progress.

Note for editors: For media inquiries or to request an interview, please contact Tionge Kacheche Public Relations Officer at info@agricoopnews.com or +260 763782346

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