Zambia Agriculture Research Institute

The Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) is the largest agricultural research entity in the country.  It has 10 research stations with Mt. Makulu Central Research Station serving as the institute's headquarters. ZARI's overal objective is to develop and adapt crop, soil and plant protection technologies so as to provide a high-quality, appropriate and cost effective service to farmers. Its activities are carried out in all three agro-ecological regions--Region I, which receives up to 800mm of rainfall; region II, which receives between 800-1000mm of rainfall; and region III, whichI receives more than 1000 mm of rainfall.