Message from the Director
The Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) is one of the departments in the Ministry of Agriculture. It has its headquarters at Mount Makulu Central Research Station in Chilanga with a network of 10 research stations; at least one in each province, except Muchinga.
Learn moreVision
To be a centre of excellence, providing scientific leadership in the generation and transfer of improved and appropriate technologies through partnerships involving stakeholders and beneficiaries
Mission Statement
ZARI’s mission is to contribute to the welfare of the Zambian people through the provision of technologies and knowledge that enhance household food security and equitable income-generating opportunities for the farming community and agricultural enterprises while ensuring the maintenance of the natural resource base.
Overall Objective
The overall objective is to generate and adapt crop and soil technologies in order to increase agricultural productivity and diversify production. This includes the development of low cost sustainable farming systems for all.
ZAMBIA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ZARI)
Contributing to the welfare of the Zambian people through the provision of technologies and knowledge that enhance household food security and equitable income-generating opportunities
for the farming community and agricultural enterprises.
Latest Events
ZARI impounds Irish potatoes in Livingstone
The Ministry of Agriculture in Livingstone has impounded and destroyed 3.2 tonnes of Irish potatoes worth about ten thousand kwacha illegally imported into the country by a chain store.
Visit to Tissue Culture Lab
Hon. Dora Siliya, Minister of Agriculture visited one of the Labs at Mt. Makulu. Dr. P.C. Chikoti explaining what goes on there.
Visit to Soil Chemistry Lab
Her Honor. The Vice President of the Rebuplic of Zambia, Mrs. Inonge Mutukwa Wina visited one of the Labs at Mt. Makulu. Mr. R.K Salati explaining what goes on there.
What to look out for
Look out for these plant diseases in your field or on your plant. If noticed report to your nearest Agriculture Office.