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Nutritive value of rhodes grass at different growth stages for ruminant production
(The University of Zambia, 1993)The nutritive value of Rhodes grass (chloris gayana) at different levels of growth, with minimum fertilisation was studied. Nutritive value is in reference to the chemical composition and digestibility of the grass. The ... -
Performance of one dairy herd in the Zambian milk recording scheme
(The University of Zambia, 1993)Milk records of 199 friesian cows, of 1988-89 were collected from Mazabuka Milk Recording Scheme. Fifty-three (53) were heifers, fifty-five were in second lactation, fifty-two were in the third, twenty-five in fourth, ... -
Evaluation of calliandra callothyrsus, gliricidia sepium,leucaemia leucocephala and sesbania sesban as sole diets for growing goats
(The University of Zambia, 1998)A study to determine voluntary feed intake and body weight change of growing goats fed wilted twigs and leaves of Calliandra callothyrsus, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala and Sesbania sesban was conducted at the ... -
Quality of milk produced by some selected small-scale farmers around Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2004)The objective of this research was to establish whether small scale farmers produce milk of high quality or milk of low quality. And if they produce low quality milk establish the causes of this and make recommendations ... -
The effect of length of dry period, lactation length and calving interval on subsequent lactation yield
(The University of Zambia, 2004)This research was conducted to find out the effects of the length of dry periods (DD), lactation length (DL), season of calving (SC), parity (P) and calving interval (CI) on the subsequent milk yield of the cows in ... -
The performance of COBB 500 broilers under varying stocking densities
(The University of Zambia, 2004)An experiment using a Completely Randomised Design with four treatments and four replications per treatment was conducted to determine the performance of the Cobb 500 strain of broilers under varying stocking densities (6 ... -
Qualirty of milk produced by some selected farmers
(University of Zambia, 2004)The objective of this research was to establish whether small scale farmers produce milk of high quality or milk of low quality. And if they produce low quality milk establish the causes of this and make recommendations ... -
Small-scale maize milling business operations: A case study of Lusaka province
(The University of Zambia, 2005)The overall focus of this study was to analyze the small-scale maize milling business operation in Lusaka Province. The objectives were to understand the operational and managerial characteristics, identify the different ... -
Human-Wildlife conflicts in Mwanachingwala conservation area(MCA) Kafue Flats of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2005)The study of the human-wildUfe conflicts in MCA Kafue flats was done in the month of August. The study used a structured questionnaire, focus group discussions and individual intennews unth randomly chosen individuals. ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance of Small Holder Credit Schemes offered by Commercial Banks in Chipata District
(University of Zambia, 2007)This study was carried out in Chipata District in Zambia's Eastern Province. The overall focus of this study was to analyse the factors which affect the performance of small holder credit schemes offered by commercial ... -
Economic role of goat production to smallholder livelihoods in Zambia's Gwembe district
(University of Zambia, 2007)The study was aimed at establishing the economic role of goat production to smallholder livelihoods. It was undertaken in Gwembe District in Zambia's Southern Province. A survey was conducted covering 100 households and ... -
Pineapple marketing in Mwinilunga district of Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2007)The overall objective of this research was to determine the efficiency of the pineapple market by using the Structure, Conduct and Performance model for analysing markets. This study was conducted in Ikelenge within ... -
The impact of dairy production on food security among smallholder farmers: A case study on Land O' Lakes Inc. In the Southern Province of Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2007)The dairy industry is an important sector in the household food security of many Zambian families. In this study, the impact of dairy of dairy production on food security among smallholder dairy farmers in Monze and Choma ... -
An evaluation of the Southern Tombwe Growers Association out grower credit scheme for small holder farmers in Choma District
(University of Zambia, 2007)The general objective of the study was to evaluate the credit delivery scheme provided to small scale tobacco farmers by Southern Tombwe Growers Association (STOGA) in the out grower scheme arrangement. The specific ... -
Assessment of the Small Holder Market creation Project.:b case study of Kabwe District
(University of Zambia, 2007)This research report presents an assessment of the performance of the beneficiaries of the Smallholder Market Creation (SMC) Project after the conclusion of the implementation stage. The SMC project was implemented by ... -
A Comparative Study of Conventional and organic Cotton production Among Small holder farmers in Chongwe District
(University of Zambia, 2008)Recent comparative studies in Zambia on conventionally and organically grown cotton established higher profits for organic cotton grown on demonstration plots than conventional cotton grown by the small scale farmers in ... -
Constraints facing smallholder farmers in maize marketing: A case study of Petauke District
(University of Zambia, 2008)Agricultural Marketing plays an important role not only in stimulating production and consumption, but also in accelerating the pace of economic development. For this reason, it has been described as the most important ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of the performance and the effectiveness of the food security pack project in Mansa district
(The University of Zambia, 2008)The Report presents the results of an assessment of the performance and effectiveness of the Food Security Pack Project in Mansa District. The assessment was done towards the end of phase one of the Food Security Pack ...
