Join the association. Grow with fellow farmers.
ZOFAZ members belong to a national movement working for a stronger, more sustainable and better-represented agricultural sector.
Belong to something bigger than your farm
ZOFAZ members gain a stronger collective voice, better access to knowledge and markets, and a network of farmers and partners who share their goals.
Membership is designed to be practical. It connects farmers to real opportunities — training, information, partnerships and representation — and strengthens the sector as a whole.
What members receive
A concise summary of the benefits ZOFAZ members can expect. Detailed terms will be published once confirmed.
Stronger collective representation
A unified voice for farmers at local, provincial and national level.
Access to training and information
Practical knowledge to improve productivity, quality and profitability.
Networking opportunities
Connect with fellow farmers, cooperatives and sector partners.
Project participation
Take part in Association-led programmes, pilots and field activities.
Market and partnership opportunities
Improved links to buyers, suppliers and value-chain partners.
Agricultural updates
Timely news, policy briefings and sector developments.
Community support
Solidarity, peer learning and shared problem-solving.
Visibility within the farming network
Recognition and profile within Zambia's agricultural community.
Choose the category that fits you
ZOFAZ welcomes farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses and partners. Current fee schedules and any updates to eligibility are confirmed by the Secretariat on request.
Individual Farmer
Smallholder and emerging farmers
- Eligibility
- Zambian farmers actively engaged in crop, livestock, poultry, fisheries or horticultural production.
- Benefits
- Access to farmer training, market linkages, extension updates, group input schemes and ZOFAZ member events.
- Annual fee
- Set by the ZOFAZ Council — contact the Secretariat for the current schedule.
- Required documentation
- National Registration Card and a brief description of your farming enterprise or a letter from your camp / cooperative.
Cooperative or Farmer Group
Registered cooperatives, associations and producer groups
- Eligibility
- Registered farmer cooperatives, associations and producer groups operating in Zambia.
- Benefits
- Group representation, capacity building, aggregation and off-take support, and collective bargaining on inputs and markets.
- Annual fee
- Set by the ZOFAZ Council — contact the Secretariat for the current schedule.
- Required documentation
- Certificate of registration, current office-bearers list and confirmation of membership numbers.
Agribusiness / Corporate
Input suppliers, processors, off-takers and service providers
- Eligibility
- Companies operating along Zambia's agricultural value chain — inputs, mechanisation, processing, logistics, agri-finance and advisory services.
- Benefits
- Direct engagement with organised farmers, visibility at ZOFAZ events, participation in policy dialogue and access to member networks.
- Annual fee
- Corporate rate — contact the Secretariat for the current schedule.
- Required documentation
- PACRA certificate, TPIN and a company profile outlining agricultural products or services offered.
Associate / Partner
Development partners, institutions and individual supporters
- Eligibility
- Development partners, research institutions, NGOs, professionals and individuals supporting Zambian agriculture.
- Benefits
- Collaboration on programmes, invitations to stakeholder engagements, and recognition as a supporting partner of ZOFAZ.
- Annual fee
- By arrangement — contact the Secretariat.
- Required documentation
- Brief profile or letter of interest outlining the nature of collaboration with ZOFAZ.
A simple, transparent process
From reviewing information to receiving confirmation, membership follows a clear five-step pathway.
Complete the ZOFAZ application and choose a membership category.
The secretariat reviews your details and supporting documents.
On approval you become a member and can access benefits and services.
Five steps to becoming a ZOFAZ member
- 1
Review membership information
Read through membership benefits, categories and eligibility to identify the option that fits you or your organisation.
- 2
Complete the application
Fill out the official ZOFAZ application form with your details and preferred membership category.
- 3
Submit required documentation
Provide the supporting documents required for your chosen category.
- 4
ZOFAZ reviews the application
The secretariat verifies your details and confirms eligibility.
- 5
Membership confirmation
Once approved, you receive confirmation and can begin enjoying member benefits.
Membership questions, answered
Answers to the most common questions about joining ZOFAZ. Full details will be published once approved.
Speak to the ZOFAZ membership team
Complete the form and the membership team will respond to your enquiry.
- Answers to eligibility and category questions
- Guidance on required documentation
- Support for cooperatives and organisations
- Follow-up from the ZOFAZ secretariat
Ready to add your voice to the association?
Join a growing community of farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses shaping the future of Zambian agriculture.