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Fish provide high-quality proteins and micronutrients, when taken adequately it can help in reducing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in Zambia. Little is known with regard to fish consumption patterns and contribution of fish to rural household diets. Therefore, this study aimed at...

This study explored opportunities and challenges in the fish value chain of small-scale farmers in the Lusaka District. Three objectives underpinned this study: To understand policy frameworks guiding fish value chain expansion; to identify the key actors in the Fish Value Chain and their roles;...

Yield is a quantitative trait known to be influenced by changes in the environment in which the crop is grown, suggesting the need to evaluate soybean lines in different growing regions to assess their adaptability and stability. The objective of this study were to: (i) Determine yield stability...

The main focus of this study is on the interplay between government’s agro strategies and programmes on the one hand and Gwembe District’s ecology, poor road network, rocky and hilly terrain on the other. The study explores the national agro strategies and programmes that were formulated,...

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for majority smallholder farm households in Zambia, which constitutes more than 75% of the population. However, climate change continues to pose a serious threat to agricultural productivity due to its adverse effects that cause soil infertility and...

The introduction of Co- management in Mweru- Luapula fishery in the early 1990’s by the Department of Fisheries (DOF) aimed at replacing exclusionary state control. However, lack of supporting legislation and funding in most fisheries led to its collapse. Currently, co-management legislation...

In recent years, the potential role of edible wild fruits has been recognized in the reduction of poverty and improving human health and nutrition. Edible wild fruits are an important source of household food security for the poor in both rural and urban communities. Edible wild fruits tend to be...

Raw milk provides a good environment for the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms including Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and can be a vehicle to transmit such pathogens to humans. The study aimed to investigate milk hygiene practices and characterize S. aureus/MRSA associated with the...

This study investigates selected aspects of the population biology of Tylochromis bangwelensis that included: reproductive biology, growth and mortality in Bangweulu Lakes and Swamps Complex Fishery. The main objective was to determine if stocks of the species are under or over exploited in the...

Maize productivity among the smallholder farmers in Zambia is generally low, resulting in average national grain yield of 2.3 tons per hectare. This challenge is mainly attributed to low and erratic rainfall, low soil fertility, and poor farming practices. This study was conducted to (i) evaluate...