British High Commissioner to Zambia, Nicholas Woolley, has disclosed that his country has made available two billion pounds which Zambia can access to help fight the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Woolley further says plans were underway to assist farmers with Climate Smart Agriculture including the use of equipment to help them navigate changing times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The High Commissioner is impressed with the adapting agility of Zambia Sugar PLC in its business processes especially in using new efficient irrigation technology amid the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He states that being able to grow their own cane and process it to finished products ensures that no jobs are exported outside the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And Zambia Sugar PLC Managing Director, Oswald Magwenzi, regretted the impact of the current drought and power crisis stating that it has a huge impact on smallholder cane growers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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