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Ecological and nutritive assessment of indigenous browse species as feed for ruminant animals in grazing areas of Choma (Sourthern province of Zambia)
(The University of Zambia, 2013)
An ecological and nutritive assessment of five indigenous browse tree species was carried out to determine the usefulness of their leaves as dry season feed for ruminants in Choma District in Southern Zambia. Vegetative ...
Agriculture In Zambia: The effects of feeding varying levels of diatomaceous earth on the perfomance of broilers
(The University of Zambia, 2008)
The broiler industry is rising in Zambia and smallholder farmers are participating in back- yard gardens. Feed is the highest cost in broiler production. The Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a naturally occurring inert material, ...
A STUDY OF WIDOW INHERITANCE IN ZAMBIA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED BROTHER’S WIDOW’S MARRIAGE ACT
(The University of Zambia, 2015)
Widow inheritance is a custom commonly practiced in Africa. In this custom, a man inherits the property and wife of his deceased brother or relative. The custom is practiced in order to ensure that a widow and her children ...
Factors affecting the adoption of drip irrigation among smallholder farmers in Zambia; A case studybof Kafue and Kabwe Districts
(The University of Zambia, 2011)
ABSTRACT
Factors affecting the adoption of Drip irrigation technology among small holder farmers
In Kabwe and Kafue Districts
Chishimba Mulenga Supervisor:
University of Zambia, 2011 Ms. P. Hamukwala
Irrigation ...
Spatial Variation of Soil Physical and Biological Properties under Faidherbia Albida System
(The University of Zambia, 2016)
Faidherbia albida is a deciduous and indigenous tree species in the Fabaceae (legume family) native to much of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to western Asia. It is used in agroforestry systems to stabilize and improve ...
Development and biomass yield of Soybean (Glycine max) and Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) in Lead contaminated soils
(The University of Zambia, 2016)
Contamination of soil by heavy metals is of wide spread occurrence as a result of human activities such as mining and agriculture. Among the heavy metals, lead is a potential soil contaminant that readily accumulates in ...
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 ...
Assessment of factors affecting the adoption of minimum tillage practices in Sinazongwe district
(t, 2008)
The main objective of this study was to assess the factors that affect the adoption of minimum tillage practices in Sinazongwe District in Southern Province of Zambia. The study was based on sample survey data from the ...
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 ...