Farm Management
Different Approaches to Food and Farming
Conventional farming uses chemicals for high yields but harms the environment. Organic farming avoids chemicals to build healthy soil. Regenerative organic farming goes further, actively restoring ecosystems and sequestering carbon to improve ... health.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 03 Sep, 2025
DAIRY CATTLE BREEEDS
Top dairy breeds: Holstein (highest yield), Jersey (rich milk), Brown Swiss (adaptable), Guernsey (golden milk). Others like Ayrshire & Sahiwal are also notable for climate resilience.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 28 Aug, 2025
Preserving Crop Quality: A Guide to Post-Harvest Management and Storage
Post-harvest management preserves crop quality & reduces losses. Key steps include careful handling, proper drying, and using appropriate storage (warehouses, silos, cold, or hermetic) to control moisture, pests, and temperature for food security.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 27 Aug, 2025
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AGRIC STAFF URGED TO BE FRONTLINE DEFENDERS OF FOOD SECURITY
Samfya agriculture staff urged to combat Fall Armyworm (FAW) to protect food security. Training emphasized knowledge, early detection, and farmer education. Officials stressed frontline action & govt support. Participants called "foot soldiers" in pest...
- Ceasar Mbewe
- 16 Aug, 2025
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Understanding Farm Size: Hectares vs. Acres and the Key to Profitability
A hectare (10,000 sqm) equals ~2.47 acres. Profitability isn't just about farm size—better practices on smaller land can yield more than poorly managed larger farms. Key factors: land quality, crop type, and farming methods.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 02 Aug, 2025
Growing Crunchy Carrots: Tips and Technique For A Successful Harvest
Grow crunchy carrots: Prep loose, fertile soil. Sow seeds ¼" deep, thin seedlings to 1-2" apart. Keep soil moist, manage pests with row covers. Harvest at ½-1" diameter.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 26 Jul, 2025
Cultivating Cabbage: A Beginners Guide to Success
Grow cabbage in cool seasons with full sun, well-draining soil (pH 6-7). Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, transplant seedlings 30-45 cm apart. Fertilize (10-10-10 NPK) & side-dress with nitrogen. Control pests organically. Harvest firm heads in the morning.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 25 Jul, 2025
A Guide To Effective Farm Pest Management
Essential guide to farm pest management using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Covers insect pests, diseases, and strategies like cultural, biological, and chemical controls. Learn to boost yields, reduce losses, and ensure food security sustainably.
- Shadreck Mwimanzi
- 23 Jul, 2025
DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCUST OUTBREAK RESPONSE PLAN IN WESTERN PROVINCE
Western Province, Zambia, develops a locust outbreak response plan with support from CABI, FAO, and IRLCO-CSA. Training focuses on early detection, management, and farmer education to safeguard food security and meet national agricultural targets...
- MIRRIAM MUBIANA
- 09 Jul, 2025
EFFICIENT USE OF LABOUR AND INPUT IN HIGH-RAINFALL AREAS
Chanda Pascale, a Zambian farmer, adopted permanent ridges through FAO's EU-funded SIFAZ project to combat waterlogging & low yields in high-rainfall Luwingu. This sustainable method improved drainage, reduced labor, and boosted his income & productivity.
- GLORIA SIWISHA
- 24 Jun, 2025
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