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Impact of visio fund credit program on smallholder agricultural production in Zambia's Lusaka Province
(University of Zambia, 2012)
The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of World Vision's Vision Fund Credit Programme on smallholder agricultural production. It is based on sample survey data from Kafue and Chongwe districts of Lusaka ...
Effect of feeding Aloe Vera and propolis on egg production and egg size in commercial layers
(University of Zambia, 2012)
Two studies involving Goldline/ Bovine Nera layers were conducted to investigate the effect
of Propolis and Aloe vera on egg size and production. In the first study 144 layers (36 weeks
old) were randomly allotted in ...
Comparative effects of cal-lime flo and Ndola lime on soil acidity, phosphorus availability and maize (zea mays) yield
(The University of Zambia, 2016)
Soil acidity is a major problem in tropical areas of sub Sahara Africa. This is more prominent in areas characterized by high rainfall, though it may be prevalent in other areas due to land management practices. Soil acidity ...
Analysis of the marketing efficiency of indegenous leafy vegetables(ILV)in Zambia: A case study of Soweto Market in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2012)
It is a known fact that smallholder farmers are the major producers of indigenous leafy
vegetables (ILVs) and other crops in this country. Various characteristics of these crops merit
their high nutritional value, medicinal ...
An assessment of the factors that affect profitability of Cassava in Zambia's Chongwe District
(University of Zambia, 2012)
A study was carried out in Chongwe District, aimed at determining the factors that affect the
profitability of cassava in Zambia. The objectives of the study were to identify the factors that
affect profitability of ...
Tax consequences of receivership and liquidation in Zambia
(2013-09-13)
This era has witnessed increased activity on the corporate stage by various actors. However, the category that has captivated the attention of many are receivers and liquidators, not so much for their role in corporate ...
Technology Adoption among Small Scale Farmers in keembe, Chibombo
(The University of Zambia, 2016)
Weeds are an under estimated crop pest in Africa. Plant pathology and entomology take precedency over weed science. Because weeds do not strike as violently as insects, there is a tendency to underestimate their importance. ...
An assessment of the factors affecting farm record keeping among small scale farmers in Zambia's Chibombo District
(University of Zambia, 2012)
Record keeping is an important practice in the farm of business and the farm business is not an exception. Proper record keeping on the farm can help bring rationalization and increase profits.This research was aimed at ...
Impact of improved fallows on Farm maize productivity
(University of Zambia, 2014)
Adoption rates of the improved fallows, an agroforestry technology, still remains low among small holder farmers in Zambia. Understanding the impact of improved fallows on on-farm maize productivity would provide a basis ...
Factors affecting production efficiency of smallholder dairy producers in Choma and Monze Districts
(University of Zambia, 2014)
Understanding the factors affecting smallholder dairy farmers' production efficiency is essential to having a vibrant competitive dairy sector. To investigate some of the causes of inefficiency, a study on technical ...