New Initiative Promotes Safer Farming Practices


ZASAA and Miss Agriculture Zambia Sign Three-Year Safety Partnership to Strengthen Occupational Health in Agriculture

By Francis Maingaila ♥️

Lusaka, Zambia24  ---(13-05-2026) -- The Zambia Safety Awards for Excellence and Miss Agriculture Zambia have launched a new initiative to promote safer farming practices under a three-year Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening occupational health and safety in Zambia’s agricultural sector.

The agreement, signed in Lusaka on Tuesday, brings together the and in a coordinated effort to enhance safety awareness, training, and advocacy across farming communities.

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, supporting livelihoods, employment, and food security.

However, the sector continues to face occupational risks, including chemical exposure, unsafe handling of agro-inputs, machinery-related injuries, fire incidents, and medical emergencies, particularly in rural areas where safety systems are often limited.

Under the partnership, ZASAA will implement certified safety training programmes for Miss Agriculture Zambia contestants through .

The training will focus on first aid, fire safety, and the safe handling of hazardous substances to improve preparedness and risk response.

The programme carries a total investment of K194,289 over the three-year period, with an annual allocation of K64,763 dedicated to training and capacity building.

A key feature of the agreement is the appointment of the Miss Agriculture Zambia titleholder as a ZASAA Health and Safety Ambassador.

In this role, she will champion safe farming practices, promote occupational health awareness, and support nationwide outreach campaigns targeting rural and farming communities.

Beyond training, the two organisations have committed to exploring additional joint initiatives, including community outreach programmes, safety campaigns, and resource mobilisation efforts aimed at expanding farm safety awareness and strengthening prevention systems in agriculture.

ZASAA Founder and Chief Executive Officer Helen Mwamba said the partnership reflects a national push to embed safety at the centre of agricultural development.

She said improved occupational safety standards would not only protect workers but also enhance productivity and build long-term resilience within Zambia’s agricultural value chain.

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