The Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society welcomed representatives from the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia to its 2026 Summer Show, highlighting a long-standing partnership focused on dairy development and rural livelihoods.
Her Excellency Ms Macenje F. Mazoka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the UK, and Mr Kasalika Mwansa Mulenga, Counsellor (Economic), attended the event alongside representatives from Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) and local dignitaries including the Lieutenant Governor, Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Kyd, the Bailiff, Robert MacRae, and the Dean of Jersey, The Very Reverend Michael Keirle.
Zambia is one of the principal countries supported through Jersey’s Dairy for Development programme, delivered by the RJA&HS and funded by JOA. The initiative provides technical support, training and genetic improvement programmes aimed at strengthening smallholder dairy farming.
The RJA&HS is currently delivering two major projects in Zambia under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Jersey and Zambia, first signed in 2022 and reaffirmed earlier this year.
During the visit, Ms Mazoka said: “We value the commitment shown by Jersey Overseas Aid and its partners, and we believe this collaboration continues to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable agricultural development, improved livelihoods, and food security in Zambia.”
David Hambrook, Head of International Dairy for Development at the RJA&HS, said: “It was positive to see dairy take centre stage when we welcomed representatives from the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia to our Society’s Summer Show.
“It was a pleasure to showcase the RJA&HS’ and JOA’s Dairy for Development projects, which proudly builds on Jersey’s world-renowned expertise as the home of the Jersey breed. Through this expertise, we are enabling smallholder farmers in Zambia to boost dairy productivity, improve nutrition, and strengthen household incomes. We are confident the partnership between Jersey and Zambia is making a real difference to families and communities.”
Julia Hulme, Vice Chair of Jersey Overseas Aid, added: “The visit really highlighted the tangible results we are delivering to the people of Zambia through our partnership with RJA&HS. Thanks to the generosity of islanders, JOA supports more than 8,500 farmers in Zambia.
“This long-term partnership demonstrates that investing in dairy innovation is one of the most effective ways to improving both household income and nutrition in rural communities.”
Pictured: Left to right – Julia Hulme, Vice Chair of Jersey Overseas Aid; David Hambrook, Head of International Dairy for Development; Her Excellency Ms Macenje F. Mazoka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the United Kingdom; Gillian Challinor, Head of Programme, Jersey Overseas Aid; Josef Trott, Programme Officer, Dairy for Development, Jersey Overseas Aid; Mr Kasalika Mwansa Mulenga, Counsellor (Economic) for the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
