What do international seed companies do in Zambia?
International seed companies operating in Zambia are active in breeding (within and outside of Zambia), seed production, multiplication, processing, and distribution of hybrid maize and other high-value cash crops. The export commodities-driven seed system revolves around outgrower schemes for export crops such as cotton, tobacco, and sugar cane.
Who is Zambia Seed Company Limited?
Zambia Seed Company Limited is the oldest seed company in Zambia, and was established in 1980 to produce quality certified seed of various agricultural crops for the Zambian farmer.
How much is a bag of sunflower worth in Zambia?
Most farmers prefer to sell their sunflower as seeds and grain rather than process it because they receive sales income immediately. But now that Mrs. Kamuwikeni is adding value to her sunflower harvest, she is making twice the money she used to make. A bag of sunflower weighing 25 kilograms is sold at 150 Zambia Kwacha (about $6.60 US).
How much does a Miller make in Zambia?
She pays 0.50 Zambia Kwacha (about $0.02 US) per kilogram to a miller who owns an expeller. The miller charges 1.50 Kwacha per kg if the farmer receives sunflower cake as well or one Kwacha without the cake. On average, the miller makes about 10,000 Kwacha ($440 USD) per month by renting the expeller.