Deal #7103 Version 78069 Version 78070
Intended size
122 ha
Comment on land area
size of scheme not known.
size of scheme not known. Previous irrigable area.
Comment on negotiation status
Government is developing the scheme and is looking for foreign investors. "The Ministry of Agriculture is tasked with marketing the farming block to would-be local and foreign investors, currently with only one active farmer."
Government is developing the scheme and is looking for foreign investors. "The Ministry of Agriculture is tasked with marketing the farming block to would-be local and foreign investors, currently with only one active farmer." Scheme originally started in 2004 but Zambia Coffee Board pulled out in 2007.
Comment on former land owner
Irrigation scheme started in 1968 but then abandoned.
Water extraction envisaged
Yes
Source of water extraction
Surface water, River
Comment on source of water extraction
Ipafu River
Use of irrigation infrastructure
Yes
Fully updated
No
Yes

Location #-Zo04873

Spatial accuracy level
Administrative region
Coordinates
Point
Lat: -12.51667
Lng: 27.68333
Lat: -12.52217
Lng: 27.67365
Comment
Chingola Ipafu area
Chingola Ipafu area. S 12Β° 31.330’, E 27Β° 40.419’

Data source #DuElpztu

File
Type
Research Paper / Policy Report
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
THE MASTER PLAN FOR PROMOTION OFIRRIGATED AGRICULTURE FOR SMALLHOLDERS IN THE PERI-URBAN AREAINTHE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
Date
2011-03