Mrs. Fervent Hangandu showcasing her household For Mrs. Fervent Ngandu, a farmer from Chikankata, seed saving is more than a practice, it is knowledge passed down through generations. “I learnt about saving groundnuts from my mother,” she shared. She explains that her mother taught her never to consume the entire harvest, but to set some aside for the next season. Today, Mrs. Ngandu maintains her own small household seed bank, planting from it each year and keeping extra seed stored in case...

CTDT showcasing at the Ikubi Lya Banamunyati The month of October was filled with traditional ceremonies, and CTDT used these events as an opportunity to advocate for farmer-led seed systems. The organization participated at the Zambangulwe traditional ceremony of Chief Chipepo in Chirundu District and the Ikubi Lya Banamunyati of Chief Nalubamba at the Mbeza Royal Establishment in Namwala District. At the Zambangulwe ceremony, Chief Chipepo’s representative, Mr. Dyololo, reflected on the...

Mercy Shebeleki a champion farmer from Shibuyunji during the agroforestry training at her farm In April this year, Community Technology Devel opment Trust (CTDT) kickstarted a new project through the Community Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture Solutions (CISAS) project funded by Kupanda Mbegu, a Foundation from Switzerland. The initiative is now working with rural communities in Shibuyunji and Chirundu, where many farmers continue to face the combined pressure of climate change and a...