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Zambia's farmers are working in dangerous heat: How they can protect themselves
- February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country's labor force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape planting and harvesting, and temperatures can rise to 40°C. On small farms, men generally manage livestock such as cattle and cash crops like maize, while women maintain vegetable gardens and cultivate crops like cassava.
Originally published at Phys.org