Best Practices for Maize Farming in Zambia
Maize is the staple crop in Zambia. For optimal yields: 1) Plant during the rainy season (November-December). 2) Use improved seed varieties like SC627 or PHB 30G19. 3) Apply ferti...
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Sustainable Groundnut Production
Groundnuts (peanuts) are an important cash and food crop. Key tips: 1) Select well-drained sandy loam soil. 2) Plant certified seeds with inoculant for nitrogen fixation. 3) Plant ...
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Starting a Vegetable Garden for Market
Vegetable farming provides regular income. To start: 1) Choose location near water source. 2) Popular vegetables: tomatoes, rape (kale), cabbage, onions, green peppers. 3) Start sm...
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Livestock Management: Keeping Chickens
Poultry farming is profitable with low startup costs. Broiler production (meat): 1) Buy day-old chicks from reputable hatchery. 2) Provide warm brooding for first 3 weeks. 3) Use q...
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Conservation Farming Techniques
Conservation farming protects soil and improves yields. Key principles: 1) Minimum soil disturbance - use planting basins or rip lines instead of full plowing. 2) Permanent soil co...
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Accessing Agricultural Finance and Loans
Financing options for Zambian farmers: 1) Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) - government subsidy for inputs. 2) Commercial banks - Zanaco, Agribusiness Credit, others offer agr...
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