Aquaculture site selection involves the identification of areas that are economically, socially, and environmentally suitable and available for fish farming. Site selection using conventional method is rather inefficient because it is slow, financially costly and it covers a very small area. Due...
Download PDF ↓Following the attainment of independence from Britain in 1964, the Zambian government embarked upon the creation of agricultural schemes with so as to reduce the economic imbalance inherited from the colonial government. Studies conducted on agricultural schemes in various parts of the country...
Download PDF ↓In 2002, the republican President of Zambia declined a donation of Genetically Modified (GM) maize from the United States of America citing a lack of regulation and technical capacity. Consequently, in 2003 and 2007, the country passed the Biosafety Policy and Biosafety Act respectively. In 2018,...
Download PDF ↓Most peanut butter brands on the Zambian market have been reported to contain high levels of aflatoxins (AFs). It is not clear whether these high levels are from the use of contaminated raw peanuts, proliferation during processing or storage. The changes in fungal community and AF levels during...
Download PDF ↓Since its reported presence in 2016, the Fall Armyworm (FAW) has caused major damage to a number of plant species including maize which is a staple food for most African countries. Their presence in Africa pauses a challenge to the food security in many countries contributing to the already...
Download PDF ↓Sedimentation is one of the problems that affects the storage capacity of most small reservoirs, and if not addressed on time, may lead to the dams being filled up with sediment and failing to meet the intended objective of providing agricultural water for food and economic security. The aim of...
Download PDF ↓The tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a major invasive insect pest attacking tomatoes in Zambia. Tuta absoluta was recently introduced into Zambia and was first reported in 2016. The pest is known to cause losses of about 80-100% if not managed. Control...
Download PDF ↓Conservation Farming (CF) practices and Animal draught power (ADP) have been promoted for years in Zambia and the rest of sub-Sahara Africa. CF has the potential to improve soil quality and raise farm incomes despite the variable climatic conditions. ADP is considered the least expensive form of...
Download PDF ↓A study entitled “Factors that Promote Gender Inequalities in Accessing Agricultural Credit in Rural Areas” was conducted in Kanakantapa Resettlement Scheme in Chongwe district of Zambia. The objectives of the study were: 1) To examine the level of participation of men and women in agriculture in...
Download PDF ↓Universal education inclusion has attracted high-profile attention internationally as an ideological project. This study explores Food For Education (FFE) Programmes and prospects for multi-sectoral gains in state and non-state driven projects. Previous studies on Food For Education Programmes...