Journal articles Open Access Estimating the causal effect of sustainable agriculture intensification adoption on agricultural land expansion in Katete district of Zambia: An endogenous switching regression analysis R. Asiimwe · A. Egeru · P. Hamazakaza · G. Kabwe +2 more Forest land cover is declining at an alarming rate in Zambia and this poses a threat to the elimination of major ecosystem services. Identification of sustainable agricultural intensification (SAI) practices presents an opportunity to redu… RUF-40865 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Temperature variation and its impacts on maize and cassava production in Mayukwayukwa refugee settlement N. Munyaka · A. Nguvulu Understanding temperature variation and trend is imperative especially among the majority agriculture experts in the Sub-Saharan Africa who wish to understand the effects of climate change. Many studies on climatic variables including temp… RUF-39842 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023
Journal articles Open Access Traditional farmers’ pig trait preferences and awareness levels toward reproductive biotechnology application in Zambia R. Abigaba · E. S. Mwaanga · W. N. M. Mwenya · P. H. Nyanga +1 more Objective: This study assessed traditional farmers’ preferences for indigenous pigs and their awareness levels toward reproductive biotechnology. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study employed a mixed-methods concu… RUF-39612 2022 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2022
Journal articles Open Access Attitudes and preferences of traditional farmers toward reproductive biotechnology application for improved indigenous pig production in Zambia R. Abigaba · E. S. Mwaanga · W. N. M. M. Mwenya · P. H. Nyanga +1 more Background and Aim: Pig production remains crucial to the livelihood of farmers in Zambia. However, low production continues to undermine efforts to reduce animal protein deficit; hence, the need emerges to improve production through biote… RUF-39496 2022 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of agro-morphologic diversity of Zambian sesame (Sesamum indicum (l.)) landraces G. Munkombwe · M. Mwala · D. Nguni Twenty-eight sesame landraces were grown in the field at Mt Makulu Research Station during the 2013/14 cropping season and agro-morphological variation estimated based on 24 morphologic and agronomic descriptors. The landraces were obtaine… RUF-38626 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the Food Diversification Support Project (FoDiS) project in Chongwe District, Zambia and the need for well-trained agriculturalists and rural farmers F. K.C Mwanda This paper reports on an evaluation of a project titled Food Diversification Support Project (FoDiS) under the Ministry of Agriculture whose objective was to improve food security of farming communities in drought prone areas of Zambia thr… RUF-37812 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Community perceptions on the role of indigenous knowledge in policy recommendations for co-management modelling Lackson Chama · L. Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +2 more Without adequate understanding of perceptions and opinions of fisher folk and other fisheries stakeholders, management plans, strategies and extension activities cannot take into account existing public concerns and knowledge. A study was … RUF-36841 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access The African Centre of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (ACEEZD) at the University of Zambia B. Hang’ombe · M. Munyeme · A.S. Mweene · A. Phiri +3 more The increased reports in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) of emerging and zoonotic diseases, such as influenza, Ebola virus infections, Rift Valley fever, pneumonic plague, leptospirosis, anthrax, tuberculosis, trypanosomiasis, and neglected tropi… RUF-36800 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Developing cowpea and bean genotypes with tolerance to bruchid beetle J. Mataa · K. Munyinda · L. Pungulani · P.H. Sohati +1 more Cowpea and beans are important grain legume pulses in sub-Saharan Africa, but yields have been characteristically low as a result of both abiotic and biotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses infestation by the bruchid beetles Callosobruc… RUF-36421 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Reducing pre-harvest aflatoxin content in groundnuts through soil water management R.L. Brandenburg · H. Chalwe · O.I. Lungu · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more In Zambia, groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and market crop. However, the crop has very limited access to international markets due to high concentrations of aflatoxins in kernels, which pose serious health concerns. Th… RUF-36403 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Rural youth participation in Agriculture: Exploring the significance and challenges in the control of agricultural sector in Zambian J.M. Kwenye · T. Sichone Agriculture plays a major role in the economic growth and development of most countries. Consequently, the need for effective and progressive agricultural development is fundamental. To achieve this, the active group of individuals, consti… RUF-36194 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Farmer’s perceptions on dual-purpose sorghum and it’s potential in Zambia S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · M. Mwala · T.L. Odong +1 more Food feed crops play a cardinal role in mixed crop-livestock production systems yet views of farmers on their usage are limited. Farmers’ perceptions in predominant sorghum growing areas of Zambia were solicited on socio-economic factors a… RUF-35944 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Phenotypic Diversity of Selected Dual Purpose Forage and Grain Sorghum Genotypes S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · T.L. Odong · P. Rubaihayo Aims: To study the phenotypic diversity of 25 forage and 45 grain sorghum genotypes for dual purpose as food and feed and to identify traits that might contribute to genetic improvement. Study Design: A 7 × 10 alpha lattice design was used… RUF-35941 2015 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Towards effective stakeholder participation in co-management through fisheries management clinics Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more A study was conducted to investigate the level of stakeholder participation in co-management of Lake Tanganyika. This study was conducted in the two districts of Mpulungu and Nsama on the Zambian water front. A total of 568 respondents wer… RUF-35904 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more Despite Zambia’s recent policies for optimizing sustainable management of fisheries, their success has been modest in practice. Artisanal and industrial fleets have led to decline in fish catches in the presence of currently prescribed man… RUF-35903 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Co-management driven enforcement of rules and regulations on Lake Tanganyika, Zambia Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more The economic gains from illegal fishing are high in the face of growing demand for fish. Resources are declining; fisher community conflicts are increasing. Increased enforcement is the policy option chosen to improve compliance with rules… RUF-35901 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Climate variability and adaptation in agro-pastoral production systems of southern Zambia O. C. Chibinga Climate variability and change which manifests itself through increase in temperature and frequent occurrence of floods and droughts is increasing agro-pastoralists vulnerability and inability to sustain their sources of livelihood, henc… RUF-35778 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of southern African Colletotrichum lindemuthianum isolates using neutral and selective genetic markers P. Kachapulula Bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is an important disease of common beans in Zambia, and in many tropical regions of the world. Epidemics may occur in cool, wet and humid regions of the world where susceptible cultivators a… RUF-35484 2010 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences from implementing regional training in the SADC region: MSc. in plant breeding and seed systems at the University of Zambia J.C.N. Lungu · M. Mataa · M.S. Mwala With SADC-ICART support, the University of Zambia designed a plant breeding M.Sc. programme that incorporated both technical and social skills. The programme has graduated 12 M.Sc. students, all of whom are already employed. The paper desc… RUF-35267 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Variation in micronutrient content of orange-fleshed sweetpotato varieties grown in different environments M.S. Mwala · G.I. Serenje Field experiments were conducted at three locations in Zambia to characterize 15 sweetpotato varieties for tuber yield and micro-nutrient content. Location and variety had significant effect on tuber yield. Marketable yield ranged from 5.2… RUF-35139 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Journal articles Open Access Epidemiology of Epizootic Ulceration Syndrome on fish of the Zambezi river basin: A case study for Zambia W. Mfitilodze · A. Nsonga · K.L. Samui · D. Sikawa Objective: An epidemiological investigation on the fish disease Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) was conducted from January to December 2011 in the Zambezi River System (ZRS) of Sesheke District in the Western Province of Zambia. The st… RUF-35063 2013 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary protein, lipid and androgen (11 - ketotestosterone) levels on the progeny of Oreochromis andersonii (castelnau, 1861) broodstock J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · Alexander Shula Kefi The study on the effect of dietary protein, lipid and 11 – Ketotestosterone (11 – KT) levels on the progeny quality of Oreochromis andersonii broodstock will be conducted at National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kitwe, Zamb… RUF-35051 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Some aspects of reproductive biology of Oreochromis andersonii, Oreochromis machrochir and Oreochromis niloticus in ponds N. Chimba · C. Kancheya · Alexander Shula Kefi · K.G. Kubiriza +1 more The study on the reproductive biology of Oreochromis macrochir, O. niloticus and O. andersonii was carried out for sixty nine days in hapas. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in the number and weight of spawn incubated in… RUF-35035 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate variability: Pastoralists’ perception, practices and enhancing adaptive pasture use for food security in Choma District, Southern Zambia O. C. Chibinga · N. M. Musimba · M. Nyangito · J. Simbaya Pastoralists have managed their production system for many centuries and have had detailed knowledge of the biodiversity and environment of their grazing lands. Feeding of livestock is though still a major challenge to sustainable producti… RUF-34769 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation of micronutrient (zinc and iron), dense tropical maize hybrids grown in two different environments in Zambia L. Sinyinda Iron and zinc deficiencies that are prevalent in most sub-Saharan African countries have been attributed to the low grain micronutrient levels in local varieties. The study characterised micronutrient (iron and zinc) dense maize germplasm … RUF-34697 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
