The development of agriculture continues to remain critical for Zambia’s economic growth, poverty reduction and ensuring food security of the country. As Tri- dent Foundation our main objective of supporting agriculture is to compliment government efforts with- in the FQM Trident Limited’s mine catchment area by promoting sustainable agriculture for food security and income generation. On average 55% of people within the mine catchment have agriculture as their primary source of income. In order to promote sustainable farming methods as Trident Foundation, Conservation farming (CF) is among the initiatives that was adopted to promote increased agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability through a system of agronomic practices, including minimum soil disturbance), crop residue retention crop rotation, increased crop yields in smallholder farming systems. In order to ensure sustainability of the program the Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) was engaged by Trident Foundation Limited to promote increased and sustained agricultural production and conduct sustainable farming as a small-scale business in the two resettled communities. The objectives of the conservation farming program are;
To promote crop production through extension services for the target households/farmers.
To identify and promote high value crops that can be grown within the catchment area.
To facilitate mechanized farming that will result into increased production footprint and yield.
To enhance mind-set transformation through visible felt leadership and illustration of best practices in conservation farming.
To provide agribusiness capacity building with emphasis on crop production and basic entrepreneur- ship literacy trainings.
To provide monitoring, evaluation and performance reporting based on agreed objectives, targets, key performance indicators and metrics.
During the 2022/2023 farming season a total of 520 conservation farmers were supported through; Trainings and through field schools, Stimulation exposure visits to established commercial farmers, farming inputs (Fertilizer, Seed and Agri-Chemicals), access to non-interest farming equipment loans and, field Monitoring and mentorship by extension officers.
Support Initiatives
Sensitization & trainings
Input support
Promotion of conservation farming
Livestock production support
High value crop promotion
Performance monitoring

Key Highlights for 2022
Complimented efforts under Ministry of Agriculture, by supporting local farmers with agriculture inputs worth ZMW 4,000,000 for the 2022/2023 farming season for the purpose of enhancing food security.
Collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture in implementing the 2022 Agric expo, that had 700 local farmers and 16 seed and fertilizer marketing companies participating.
Took eleven (11) high value crops and nine (9) livestock farmers to Chisamba Agritech National Expo. The main purpose was to expose our local farmers to some basic and affordable mechanization technology in irrigation and land preparation equipment to enhance production.
Collaborated with mandated government line ministries in supporting local farmers with capacity building for both crops and livestock production, animal vaccination and treatment.