Zambia, like many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, has witnessed a recent expansion in the
number of indigenously-owned farms greater than 20 hectares in size. The growth of the
medium-scale farms is reshaping the agricultural landscape in Zambia and the prospects for
achieving an inclusive, smallholder growth strategy. This paper examines the role played by
medium-scale land acquisitions in shaping the Zambia’s potential to achieve inclusive,
agricultural-led growth. In particular, this article analyzes the spatial and socio-economic
implications of medium-scale land acquisitions on land access, land ownership inequality,
and land use in Zambia. By exploring these underappreciated dimensions of Zambia’s ongoing
land rush, we hope to provide insights into the role of domestic land policies and land
investors in shaping the future of Zambia’s food system.