The Green 2000 Agriculture Project Transforms Farming And Improves Food Security

The Green 2000 Agriculture Project has revolutionised farming in the Kawambwa District through a landmark multi-million-dollar investment aimed at enhancing food security and rural livelihoods.

With over $43 million invested in the initiative, more than 1,000 small-scale farmers have been equipped with farming tools and machinery. In addition, the project has created over 2,000 jobs, directly improving the lives of many in the local community.

According to Project Manager Gerrie Beukes, the project covers 2,500 hectares, of which 500 hectares are currently dedicated to soya bean cultivation and 580 hectares to seed maize. He also added that electricity will be introduced within the next six weeks, enabling even more land to be developed for cultivation.

“We are now able to collect a lot of grain, store it, and make it available to the market when it’s needed,” Beukes stated, underlining the project’s strategic role in stabilising regional food supply chains.

The project is part of a broader vision to position Zambia as a key contributor to food stability in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

The local communities have expressed gratitude for the project, praising that it is improving the living standards and security in the Kawambwa District.

Rith Nandazi, one of the many beneficiaries, said “The Green 2000 project has really helped us to increase our agriculture production through the tractors they rent to us.”

Delgracious Chungu, one of the project workers, highlighted the long-term impact. “We’ve not only gained jobs, but we’ve also acquired skills that are helping us improve our farming. I can now support my family.”