Agricultural practices that conserve soil moisture are inevitable in the face of erratic rains and constant droughts. Mulching can improve water productivity through increase in water retention and reduction in surface evaporation. The study was conducted in Lundazi District of Eastern Province...
Download PDF ↓Poor rainfall distribution, low soil calcium, soil acidity and low soil moisture stress contribute largely to low levels of groundnut productivity. Because the majority of groundnut farmers in Zambia are small-holder and have limited resources, they are not able to cope with these production...
Download PDF ↓The problem of drought and erratic rainfall, coupled with crop genotypes (both local and improved varieties) with low water utilisation efficiencies, are major contributors to low productivity of most crops. The poor agricultural productivity among the farming community results in poverty and...
Download PDF ↓Leguminous tree leaf litter has potential as a nutrient source for smallholder vegetable production systems. However, quality of the leaf litter influences yield responses by the crops grown. A field experiment was conducted at Msekera Research Station in Eastern Province of Zambia to assess the...
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