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Green Gold Social empowers People Living with Disabilities in Kampeteke, Chongwe with 2000 agroforestry trees

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On 6 February 2026, we held an agroforestry training and tree planting demonstration with 21 smallholder farmers with disabilities in Kampekete Village, Chongwe District, where we planted treated Gliricidia seeds directly into the ground — bringing climate-resilient farming within reach of some of the communities that need it most. Before planting, we soaked the seeds […]

Green Gold Social plants 4500 trees in Chongwe for Agroforestry Pilot

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As part of our agroforestry pilot project, we went to Chilyabale Primary School, located 25 kilometres from Chongwe in Manyika, to conduct an agroforestry training. The school and the surrounding farmers currently face challenges, including water shortages and a total reliance on rainfed farming, making climate-smart interventions more urgent than ever. This initiative specifically aimed […]

Green Gold Social Empowers Persons with Disabilities Through Agroforestry in Chongwe

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Green Gold Social recently held a community training on agroforestry and reforestation with persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in Kampekete Village, Chongwe District, bringing together participants from Kampekete and Chilyabale Villages alongside local leaders and the Chongwe Network for People Living with Disabilities. Out of 30 expected participants, 23 attended with women (13) outnumbering men […]

Green Gold Social’s agroforestry pilot yeilds promising results with nitrogen-fixing trees

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For Mr. Banda, a hardworking welder and metal worker in Chikwela Village, the small piece of land behind his house is where he turns his attention once the sparks of his workshop have settled. This year, his backyard became the site of a remarkable transformation. Participating in the Chongwe Agroforestry Initiative Pilot, Mr. Banda watched […]

Green Gold Social begins seed collection for 2025-26 tree planting season

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We kicked off our seed collection for the 2025-26 tree planting season at Chisengo village in Chongwe with a planning meeting where we met with he vice village headman, young people and several key women who are going to the contact people for our native tree seed collection. The trees are starting to drop their […]

The importance of Nitrogen fixing trees for agroforestry in Zambia

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Nitrogen-fixing trees are vital for sustainable agroforestry, particularly in tropical regions like Zambia. In light of the challenging climate conditions such as droughts, farmers are looking for sustainable ways to boost their yields and the only way is to plant nitrogen fixing trees alongside crops. Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but most plants cannot […]

Gliricidia Sepium! A maize farmer’s life saver

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If you’re a farmer looking to improve your maize yields and overall soil health, you might want to consider integrating Gliricidia sepium into your farming practices. This versatile tree is not just a source of firewood; it offers numerous benefits that can enhance your agricultural productivity. What is Gliricidia sepium? Gliricidia sepium, often referred to as “quickstick,” […]