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This study was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of strategic maize storage in Zambia. Maize is a staple food in Zambia. However, because of seasonal production, its storage must be such that it is kept in good condition for sustained supply all year round. It has been observed that a large...

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) are important food crops across Sub-Saharan Africa. In Zambia, common bean and cowpea yields are typically lower than potential yields due to the impact of plant diseases and invertebrate pests. Black bean aphid (Aphis...

One of the main issues affecting malaria control initatives in sub-Saharan Africa is the swift and widespread emergence of insecticide resistance. Consequently, there is a need to explore alternative insecticides for the control of malaria vectors. This study investigated the effectiveness of...

Empirical evidence from a variety of different locations suggest that livelihoods diversification is happening. Rural households do indeed engage in multiple activities and rely on diversified income portfolios in order to increase their resilience to climate change effects (Ellis, 1997). In...

Comparatively, Zambian smallholder cassava productivity is low. Zambian farmers produce 6 ton ha-1 , compared to 20–25 ton ha-1 in Zambia. Therefore, understanding smallholder farmers' poor yields is necessary to develop cassava cropping systems for yield intensification. In this study, field...

Awareness of food safety risks has increased, given the occurrence and intensity with which zoonotic diseases are reported. Due to the widespread distribution of food products, controlling foodborne pathogens has become increasingly relevant worldwide. Consequently, this present study aimed to...

Avian influenza and Newcastle disease are respiratory and often fatal diseases of birds caused by avian influenza virus (AIV) and Newcastle disease virus (NDV), respectively. They are zoonotic diseases that affect a wide range of avian species and cause substantial economic losses. Moreover, the...

The study analysed the relationship between public expenditure at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA). The focus was on ECZ expenditure shifts in election and non-election years and their impact on service delivery components in agriculture. The question...

Traditionally valued wild indigenous plants play a critical role in various ethnic groups. Ethnobotanical value of plants differ according to the regions and ethnic groups. Despite the rich ethnobotanical value of tropical plants, there is still limited knowledge and no documentation on specific...

This study is a historical investigation of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) from 1905 to 2000. ZNFU is one of the oldest associations in Zambia traced back to Fort Jameson town (present day Chipata). It started as a Tobacco Farmers’ Association in 1905. In1938, it changed to Northern...