Lusaka AgroTech Institute - LATI

07/12/2025

FOR SALE SOYA BEANS SEED

A client has extra

200 X 25kgs BAGS (5 Tons)
Medium Maturity
K750 neg
WhatsApp
0962185420
Email [email protected]

26/11/2024

26/11/2024

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12/11/2024

📢 **TOP DRESSING FERTILIZER UREA 46% AVAILABLE!**

Need high-quality fertilizer for your crops? We’ve got you covered!

✨ **Product:** UREA 46% - Top Dressing Fertilizer
✨ **Quantity Available:** 1000 bags (50kg each)
✨ **Price:** K805 per bag
✨ **Location:** Lusaka
✨ **Minimum Purchase:** 50 bags
✨ **Payment Mode:** Cash and Carry

Get your crops growing strong with premium UREA fertilizer. Don’t miss out—stocks are limited!

📲 WhatsApp: 0973830272
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 **Lusaka Agrotech Institute**

Grow with us and secure your fertilizer today! 🌱

06/11/2024

**📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY - CROPS OFFICER (MKUSHI) 📢**

Our client, a well-established commercial farmer, is seeking a dedicated worker with **at least 3 years of experience in Soya Beans, Maize, and Vegetables**.

**Position:** Crops Officer
**Location:** Mkushi, Zambia
**Employment Type:** Full-time
**Salary:** K5,000 per month

**Requirements:**
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with soya beans, maize, and vegetable farming.
- A diploma in Agricultural Science or an equivalent qualification.

**Application Process:**
- **Send CV only** to **[email protected]**
- **Email Subject:** CROPS OFFICER MKUSHI
- **Deadline:** First come, first served

**Note:**
- No calls or WhatsApp messages will be entertained. Any calls or WhatsApp messages will lead to instant disqualification.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Apply today!

18/09/2024

**LATI SHORT COURSES APPLICATION FORM SEPTEMBER, AUGUST, 2024**

To apply for short courses at Lusaka Agrotech Institute (LATI), please fill in the online application form using the following link:
[Google Form - LATI Application] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_o2J5ozZk4hnxLqy5mtJYldl4sP8uSAMcZwgdU1tkCglZAg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Alternatively, you can send the following information via SMS, WhatsApp (+260973830272), or email ([email protected]):

1. **Full Names**
2. **NRC Number**
3. **Selected Course(s)**
- CROP SCIENCE (CRS 101)
- AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING (AGR 102)
- HORTICULTURE (HOT 103)
- LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (LSC 104)
- AQUACULTURE (AQU 105)
- AGRO PROCESSING (AGP 106)
- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (RAD 107)
- AGRIBUSINESS & MARKETING (ABM 108)
4. **Training Mode**
- ONLINE (K800)
- PHYSICAL (K1500)
5. **WhatsApp Number**
6. **Physical Address**

After submitting your application, a copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

For further inquiries, feel free to reach out via WhatsApp or email.

01/09/2024

Growing Potatoes Without Soil: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Aeroponics : Utilize aeroponic systems where potato plants are suspended, and their roots are nourished by misted nutrient solutions.

2. Materials Required: Aeroponic setup, potato tubers, nutrient-rich solution, pH testing kit, net pots.

3. Growing Process:
- Assemble the aeroponic system.
- Place the potato tubers into net pots.
- Prepare the nutrient solution and ensure it has a pH of 5.5-6.5.
- Regularly check misting schedules and monitor plant growth.
- Harvest when the plants have flowered and their foliage begins to die back.

4. Advantages: This method minimizes the risk of diseases, boosts yields, and optimizes space and water usage.

Regards,

Lusaka Agrotech Institute (LATI)
Lusaka Zambia
[email protected]

Credit to

Dr. Adarsha Gowda,
Chairperson of Entrepreneurship &:Consultancy
Head, Dept of Food Science,
Dept of Food Processing,
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.

31/08/2024

How to grow onions and garlic in an old styrofoam box: very easy

1. Prepare the Box: Clean the Styrofoam box and make several drainage holes in the bottom using a drill or sharp tool.

2. Fill with Soil: Mix potting soil with compost or well-rotted manure. Fill the box, leaving about an inch of space from the top.

3. Planting:
Onions: Plant onion sets with the pointy end up, about an inch deep and 4-6 inches apart.
Garlic: Plant cloves with the pointy end up, about 2 inches deep and 4 inches apart.

4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting. Keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging.

5. Location: Place the box in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

6. Maintenance: Keep the area weed-free, use mulch to retain moisture, and water regularly.

7. Harvesting:
Onions: Harvest when the tops begin to fall over and turn yellow.
Garlic: Harvest when several lower leaves brown but the upper leaves remain green.

8. Additional Care: Rotate crops annually to prevent disease and check for pests.
These steps provide a straightforward way to utilize an old Styrofoam box for growing onions and garlic, offering fresh produce at your convenience.

Regards
Lusaka Agrotech Institute (LATI)
Lusaka Zambia
[email protected]

In conjunction with

Dr. Adarsha Gowda,
Chairperson of Entrepreneurship & Consultancy
Head, Dept of Food Science,
Dept of Food Processing,
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
Mangaluru , Karnataka, India.

25/08/2024

25/08/2024

🌾 **Join Us at Melo Media Today!** 🌾

We invite you to tune in today, 25th August 2024, at 18:00 hrs, as we delve into the critical preparation for the 2024-2025 farming season. This insightful discussion will cover key subtopics including:

🌱 **Good Agricultural Practices**
🌍 **Climate Smart Agriculture**
☁️ **Meteorological Information Systems**
💡 **Agricultural Innovation as a Mitigation Measure to Climate Variability**

Our special guest, **Jestone Mhango**, an esteemed Horticulturist from the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), will share his expertise and provide valuable insights to help farmers and stakeholders navigate the upcoming season effectively.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your agricultural knowledge and prepare for a successful farming season!

🕕 **Date:** 25th August 2024
🕕 **Time:** 18:00 hrs
📍 **Location:** Melo Media

Let's grow together! 🌾


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