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Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has outlined a series of strategic initiatives by his ministry aimed at supporting Zambia’s ambitions to generate wealth, expand exports, and enhance value addition in agriculture.
In a statement issued on Monday to mark Farmers’ Day, Tayali emphasized that the ministry was building the logistical backbone needed to drive agricultural growth and regional trade.
One of the major undertakings, he said, was the development of cargo handling facilities at all provincial airports.
These would include cold chain systems designed to preserve perishable goods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and fish.
“This means farmers can now access fast, efficient, and high-quality logistics that link them to regional and global markets,” Tayali said.
He further revealed that the ministry was actively revitalising Zambia’s key transport corridors—north, south, east, and west—to ensure that farmers could move inputs and exports more swiftly, affordably, and reliably.
“These corridors are not just transit routes,” he said, “but economic value chains that support agro-processing, packaging, and export.”
Tayali noted that farmers and agribusinesses in regions such as Mkushi, Kalumbila, Nakonde, and Chipata were now better positioned to access export markets due to improved connectivity.
The Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with the private sector, cooperatives, and international partners to finance and operate modern logistics infrastructure that aligned with global standards.
“Our goal is to unlock the full potential of Zambia’s fertile land and hardworking farmers,” he stated.
Speaking as a farmer himself, Tayali urged fellow farmers to adopt climate-resilient practices such as conservation farming, water harvesting, and the cultivation of drought-resistant crops.
“As we celebrate this Farmers’ Day, let us look beyond our borders and see every harvest as a potential export—every mango, every goat, every bag of beans, and every poultry product as a global commodity,” he said.
Tayali said: “Let us be bold. Let us innovate. Let us farm not only for today—but for the future.”
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