In order to improve the productivity of land in smallholder agriculture, intercropping of maize (zea mays L.) and cowpea (vigna unguicula L. (walp) has great potential. An experiment was conducted at the University of Zambia School of Agriculture Sciences Field Station in Lusaka, Zambia during...
Download PDF ↓The need for preservation of crop species is being widely recognized. This requires that seeds posses good initial quality and potential to be stored for long periods. Time of harvest of soyabean seed has been identified as the main factor affecting quality and potential for long term storage....
Download PDF ↓On-farm experiments were conducted in the 1992-93 cropping season at Kasisi and Mufubushi. The objective of the experiment was to test alternative weeding methods to the present use of the hand hoe, for weeding in rain fed wheat production in Zambia. Six weed control treatments were used and...
Download PDF ↓The seed yield of sesame in Zimbabwe is low compared to other countries, yet the crop is gaining in economic significance. A trial was therefore conducted at Gwebi, Zimbabwe, to evaluate the effects of plant population and fertilizer nitrogen rate on the yield and yield components of sesame...
Download PDF ↓This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and incidence of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) in major banana growing regions of Zambia. BBTD is caused by Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) and is considered the most serious disease of banana (musa spp) worldwide. It can cause total crop...
Download PDF ↓There is an increasing concern about the loss of indigenous fruit trees from deforestation and other human activities that cause loss of biodiversity. Hence the need to domesticate these trees and re afforestate is imperative. A study was conducted at the Zambia Center for Horticultural Training...
Greenhouse and field studies were conducted to evaluate manure extracts and their effect on crop yield and selected soil chemical and microbial properties. For the green house study, comfrey and tithonia plant materials were each used at rates of 0.0625, 0.0935, 0.125 and 0.156 kg per litre of...
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