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A research study on sorghiun (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) production under small scale farming was conducted in Chiawa, during the 1993/94 cropping season. It consisted of three components, namely the weed flora survey, the socio-economic weed management survey and a field trial. The main...

Incidences of plant and soil zinc (Zn) deficiency have been reported in many countries. The University of Zambia soil analysis laboratory has observed that a high percentage of soil samples analyzed fall below the critical limits for Zn. Field experiments were conducted at the University of...

The study Looks at the concerns of small farmers in determining the optimum and accepatable plan and highlights the budgets for region of Cholutea-Nacaome

A morphological study of hairs of Marsilea L. was undertaken. Methods involving scanning electron microscopy, histology and light microscopy were employed. Examined material based on 24 African species, 3 New World and 3 Australian species. The hairs are dorsiventrally flattened; sculptured with...

This study focused on the training of agricultural extension workers in Zambia and its congruence both with the role and performance expectations of the Department of Agriculture for its frontline workers as well as their actual field performance. The research approach was a multi-method...

A uniform price has been applied for each agricultural commodity marketed by the official marketing institutions in Zambia since 1973. The main reason attributed for adopting a uniform pricing system is that of equality. Since its inception, the uniform pricing system has received criticisms...

Maize leaf blight caused by the fungus Helminthosporium turcicum (Exerohilum turcicum) is one of the constraints affecting maize production and thereby eroding income and food security in Zambia and the Southern African region. Maize leaf blight severity on susceptible varieties can range between...

Soil degradation is a major constraint in most sub-Saharan African countries. short fallow rotations of 1-3 years have a potential to increase maize yield without additional inorganic nitrogen fertilizers. The mechanisms responsible for improved maize yield are partially understood. therefore the...

Mwiindilila, C.N. M.Sc., the University of Manitoba, February, 1984. Characterisation of Rhizoctonia solani Isolates from Manitoba Fields. Major Professor: C.C. Bernier Seventy four isolates of R. solani were recovered from diseased seedlings of rapeseed, faba bean, peas, lentils,...

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) is of great importance in Zambia for its diversified use, which can lead to increased farm income and subsequently food security at household level. Its seeds have a protein content of approximately 21% and therefore is a cheap source of protein in the human...