FARMERS have been urged to embrace agricultural insurance to protect their investments against growing risks posed by drought, floods, pests and diseases. Zambia State Insurance Company (ZSIC) General Insurance Managing Director Trevor Jengajenga said agricultural insurance provides farmers with financial support to recover from losses caused by unforeseen risks. Mr Jengajenga said 7,658 farmers were […]

FARMERS have been urged to embrace agricultural insurance to protect their investments against growing risks posed by drought, floods, pests and diseases.

Zambia State Insurance Company (ZSIC) General Insurance Managing Director Trevor Jengajenga said agricultural insurance provides farmers with financial support to recover from losses caused by unforeseen risks.

Mr Jengajenga said 7,658 farmers were insured under the Grain for Premium programme during the 2025/2026 farming season.

He said this at a Grain for Premium insurance payout ceremony in Magodi, Eastern Province, Mr Jengajenga said 2,392 farmers had so far received K795,542 in claims, while another 1,844 farmers received K447,358 through a partnership with Good Nature Agro.

And Good Nature Agro Chief Executive Officer Sunday Silungwe commended farmers for contributing to national development through agriculture.