Essays about: "maize production in zambia"

Found 3 essays containing the words maize production in zambia.

1. 1. The paradox of community seed systems : a case of Lumezi and Chasefu districts

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Clement Raphael Banda; [2022]
   Keywords : community-based seed systems; seed; seed sovereignty; Zambia;

   Abstract : Availability of quality seeds is very key to production in agrarian societies such as Zambia. However, the focus on cereals like maize, a staple, has negatively affected the availability of quality seed for other crops like legumes which are equally important. This has been one of the reasons the community seed initiatives have been necessitated. READ MORE

3. 2. Local poultry production in rural Zambia and the effect of light on poultry performance

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

   Author : Johanna Lindell; [2015]
   Keywords : animal welfare; chicken; light; zambia;

   Abstract : Zambia is a country in Southern Africa where poverty is widespread and the traditional keeping of local poultry therefore plays a crucial role in improving nutrition. Meat and eggs from poultry are important sources of protein but also of income. Improving the poultry production is thereby a method to fight poverty. READ MORE

4. 3. Effect on Climate Change on Maize Production in Zambia

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Justine Ngoma; [2008]
   Keywords : Climate change; Yield; Maize production; Agriculture; Adaptation; Mitigation;

   Abstract : Maize is one of the crops that is grown by most farmers in Zambia being the staple food for the majority of Zambians. However, despite the crop being so important, its production is dependent on climatic conditions. This means that any change in climate can affect the production either negatively or positively. READ MORE