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Impact of Estate vegetable production on the welfare of employees
(University of Zambia, 2009)The horticultural industry is an important sector in the economic welfare of many Zambian families. In this study, the impact of estate vegetable production on the welfare of employees in Borassus was undertaken. The general ... -
Assessment of the impact of the seed policy in research and training in seed systems among private sector Institutions
(University of Zambia, 2009)In 1991, the Zambian government embarked on the liberalization of the economy including the agricultural sector. This meant that Zambia also shifted from the reliance of the public enterprises in the seed business and ... -
Study of nutrient composition of Range (Village)Chicken eggs
(University of Zambia, 2011)A study was done to compare nutritional composition and external quality of eggs from village chickens with those from commercial chickens. The nutrients evaluated coincided cholesterol, protein, calcium and phosphorous ... -
Effects of the harmos Bicycle loan project on the Social Economic well being of the beneficiary Farmers in Chongwe District
(University of Zambia, 2009)The main objective of this study was to find out the major benefits beneficiaries derive from the bicycle loan project, and perceptions beneficiaries have regarding the bicycle loan facility. The study is based on sample ... -
An impact assessment of the Farm seed multiplication project in Mumbwa District
(University of Zambia, 2009)This study was an impact assessment of the ASP Farm Seed Multiplication (FSM) Project on target beneficiary farmers of Mumbwa District in the Central Province of Zambia. The reason why Mumbwa District was chosen was ... -
An assessment of factors affecting Women's participation in income generation activities in Chongwe District
(University of Zambia, 2009)This paper analyses factors affecting women participation in income generating activities in Chongwe. The factors affecting women participation in income generating activities can be examined using the probit model ... -
A study on the perception of members on the performance of Mufumbwe district cooperative union: A case study of Mufumbwe District
(University of Zambia, 2009)This report presents an assessment of the perception of the members on the performance of Mufumbwe District Cooperative Union (MDCU). The main purpose was to determine the social-economic performance of (MDCU) as perceived ... -
Impact of cattle dairy farming on small scale farming livelihoods in Northern Province: A case study of Mpika District
(University of Zambia, 2009)Poverty is most prevalent in rural areas where the main activity is agriculture. Dairy cattle production is one of the strategies that the government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is using to reduce ... -
Determinants of Smallholder dairy farmers' adoption of various milk marketing channels in Chongwe District
(University of Zambia, 2009)Understanding the factors affecting smallholder dairy farmers' adoption of various milk marketing channels is essential to implementation of dairy marketing liberalization policies in Zambia. Adoption of milk marketing ... -
Small-Scale producers and traders market supply chain for fresh vegetables: A case study of Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2009)This study was undertaken to examine the fresh vegetable market supply chain for small scale producers and traders. Specific objectives were to determine producer and trader characteristics; identify the marketing channels; ... -
Response of cross breed and local Cows to estrus synchronisation using a prostaglandin or a combination of prostalglandin and progestrone
(University of Zambia, 2012)Two studies were conducted in Mazabuka (Southern province) to investigate the response of crossbreed and local cows to estrus synchronization using prostaglandin and progesterone.The study involved 55 crossbreed cows and ... -
Antioxidant effect of selected edible plant extracts on performance of broiler performamnce of broilers
(University of Zambia, 2012)Edible plants contain biologically active compounds that have antioxidant capacity; these biologically active compounds are distributed in leaves, roots stems and fruits. Among other uses of biologically active compounds, ... -
Evaluation of carcass quality in village chickens
(University of Zambia, 2012)The objective of the present study was to evaluate carcass quality of two commonly reared types of village chickens in Zambia, namely Guinea Fowl Spotted (GFS) and Naked Neck (NN). Ten breast muscles from each village ... -
Effect of replacing maize with pearl millet (Dora) on the performance of broilers
(University of Zambia, 2012)The effects of replacing Maize with Pearl Millet (Dora) on the performance and production of broiler chickens were investigated in a 42 - day feeding trial, at the University of Zambia Agricultural Field Station. One ... -
The effects of partial replacement of Soyabean with Alkali treated Sunflower seed cake on Broiler(Finisher)performance
(University of Zambia, 2012)Soya bean meal is commonly used as major protein contributor in broiler production but with the currently high cost of producing poultry in Zambia, it has become necessary that alternative local feeds replace soya bean ... -
An assessment of small-scale farmers' entrepreneurship skills in Zambia's Chongwe District
(University of Zambia, 2012)The main objective of this study was to determine entrepreneurship skills and development levels among small scale farmers. It is based on sample survey data from Chongwe district of Lusaka Province of Zambia. Collected ... -
Socio-economic factors that influence adoption of crop insurance among farmers in Lusaka Province, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2012)The agriculture sector is characterized by a strong exposure to risk. Unlike the industrial sector, it is subject to the vagaries of the weather. The variations in productivity induced by nature cannot be fully accommodated ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ...
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