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Managing pests when growing crops is the story of life itself. Planting any crop in large numbers naturally upsets the delicate ecosystem. More maize planted
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Expanding Water Storage for Small-scale Irrigation.
In our previous article, AG1.global discussed the challenges of smallholding farmers moving water from one place to another. We mentioned hand-powered pumping devices and small,
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Cowpeas – the African Staple
The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) or blackeye pea is rich in carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and other essential nutrients and is eaten by humans and animals. The
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Link to the Stars
With 1.5 million followers on Facebook, the President of Zambia, Haikainde Hichilema, leads the pack of Facebook followers of Southern African presidents. President Mnangagwa of
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What Can Drones Do for Agriculture?
With significant population growth and food demand growing, new agriculture technology has become crucial. The tractor revolutionised traditional farming methods and arrived in time to
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Dealing With Grey Water.
Farmers throughout the world are noticing changing weather patterns. The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing its third La Nina in a row – a highly unusual
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The Versatile Prickly Pear
The Americas are the natural home of the Opuntia species of cacti. The cactus pear or prickly pear was introduced into South Africa nearly 300
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DRONES – Part 2. Drone Laws in Zambia
Every time a new technology comes onto the market, governments worldwide are duty-bound to ensure that this new technology is not harmful to human life.
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Happy Independence Day, Zambia!
Since 1964 Zambians have had the right to choose their public representatives and governments. Zambia is now entering its third generation since its independence 58
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DRONES – Part 1. Drones – Where Did It Start?
The popular name for an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) is based on the device’s sound. The term ‘drone’ is described as a continuous low-humming sound
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Diversify with Coffee
Africa is the emerging giant in the growing of coffee. At present Africa produces just 12% of all coffee consumed on this planet. Coffee remains
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Understanding Mastitis in Dairy Cows
Bovine mastitis is the most common disease in dairy cows. It is an infectious disease where bacteria inflames the mammary gland of the cow. Depending
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Snail Farming – Profitable for Meat and Skin Serums
For the smallholder farmer, snails are regarded as a pest that crawls around and eats spinach, lettuce, radishes and so many other fruit and vegetables.
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Rabbit Pee is a Great Fertiliser and Insecticide
Rabbit meat is very rich in protein and is becoming more popular as an alternative to red meat. Rabbits are cheaper to maintain than chickens
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Amiran’s Choice for the New Season
As the cooler winter months come to close and we approach the Spring Equinox on 21 September, farmers in the Southern hemisphere are starting to
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AG1.global is excited to celebrate its 2nd birthday.
Celebrating AG1.global’s 2nd birthday Celebrating AG1.global’s 2nd birthday AG1.global is excited to celebrate its 2nd birthday. Two years ago, AG1.global launched and announced that we
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Happy Farmers Day, Zambia!
When a nation celebrates the growers of its food, it demonstrates gratitude and respect. If farming was an easy task, there would be no towns
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Growing Great Granadillas
Granadillas (Passiflora edulis) are also known as passion fruit. It is a round purplish or yellowish fruit that are pretty hardy and easy to grow.
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Understanding the Industrial Value of Hemp
AG1.global understands, respects and appreciates the different laws in different countries surrounding the planting and use of hemp. Our approach is purely one of agricultural
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Fonio is Africa’s Real Superfood
We live in times of increasing prices for maize, wheat and other cereals due to a regional war and high fuel prices. They are already
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Storing Water for the Future
Climate change caused by global warming has claimed its first South African large city. Large parts of Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) went dry this week.
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The Almond Nut – Popular Plant Protein
Worldwide trends show that there is a strong consumer move towards plant-based proteins. The almond nut is a favourite protein source whose price is increasing
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Lentils – a Superfood to Complement Soybeans
Lentils (Lens culinaris) are similar to soybeans and grow in pods. It is an important source of food for humans and animals alike. An added
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Store Wheat Correctly or Lose!
Wheat has one of the longest storing abilities of all the different grains. Most wheat crops are ready for harvesting some 100 to 120 days
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Fruit Flies in the Kitchen
After spending the day cleaning the house and the kitchen, you are ready to start cooking your next meal, and suddenly the surfaces and fruit
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Ideal for Winter – Beetroot
Beetroot is a popular vegetable to grow in the cooler months. When the plant is young – cut some of the leaves off and include
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Celebrating Annual Milk Day on 1st June
Annual Milk Day is celebrated on 1 June. In past times it was assumed that milk is referred to as the liquid that comes from
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Alternative for No-Tobacco Day? Let us Look at the Alternatives!
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that ‘No-Tobacco’ Day is celebrated annually on 31 May. The reason is to “draw global attention to the tobacco
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Africa Day – the Year of Nutrition
The 25th of May celebrates Africa Day. It is an annual event that commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (African Union today).
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Africa’s New Golden Oil Rush – the Avocado
written by Gary Scallan The avocado is a highly sort after fruit around the world. It is a fruit that is offering good profits for
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Foot and Mouth Disease is Preventable
The Foot and Mouth (FMD) virus is no stranger to Zambia. FMD is a regular visitor to all southern and eastern African countries. Contaminated meat
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Welcome To A New Era In Agriculture – AG1.global’s Get Involved Outreach Programme
AG1.global recently launched a goat breeding outreach programme to benefit and educate young primary and high school children on the rearing of livestock, the skills
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Organic farming defined
Definition In the good old days, farmers used to produce food using traditional farming methods, it was only later that a new era of increased
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Mulberry Trees
Mulberry trees, also known as Morus, is a fruit-bearing tree that can easily grow in regions of Zambia. As the Baobab tree is the African
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Agrisilviculture: Key to Deforestation
Agrisilviculture. written by Gary Scallan Agrisilviculture could be the key to deforestation. Zambia is the most forested country in Southern Africa, covering some 66%. This
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Baobab trees
The Baobab tree has many uses. All parts of the Baobab tree can be used. The dry fruit pulp has many uses; the most popular
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HOW TO GROW SWEET POTATOES 🍠
Sweet potatoes are easy to plant, need little looking after and deliver high yields. Growing sweet potatoes in sandy soil makes it easier to dig
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Distract Bollworms away from your crops
by Nicolaas Schoeman Ribbons of colour hedge the crop fields of corn and cotton. Flowers act as a small ecosystem beneficial to humans, as they
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“Conservation agriculture”
Conservation agriculture is a method of crop production in which mechanical disturbance to the soil is kept to a minimum and other practices, such as
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Pomegranates
by Nicolaas Schoeman Pomegranates are dense, bushy, deciduous shrub that grows 2‒4 m tall. They grow best in loamy soil with good drainage. The trees
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Re-Introducing Trees into the Farming Landscape
written by Gary Scallan Agroforestry is key to prevent your income being dependent on a single crop. The present conflict in eastern and central Europe
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Macadamia trees
by Nicolaas Schoeman Located in the Serenje district of Zambia’s central province is the world’s largest concentration of migratory bats. Located in the same area
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5 More Free Farming E-books
Some free e-books to download about sustainable agriculture and agroecology. Exploring the pathways towards the future of farming. Treating the farm as a living organism:
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WHEN TO TRANSPLANT SEEDLINGS
Growing crops from seeds are not only cheaper but can be exciting as you anxiously wait to see those first two leaves sprout. As much
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Irrigation and climate change
Agricultural water management and planning irrigation are critical in building resilience to increased climate variability. Agriculture is currently the second-largest source of income for many
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5 Free Organic Farming E-books
These free ebooks will help you better understand organic farming and organic farming practices. Download them for free! What is Organic Farming? Organic farming works
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These lions don’t have to be feared.
The lacewing fly is a very beneficial insect. Adults have beautiful and slender bodies. Light attracts these, and most other bugs, so you might find
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Turning Trash into Cash
Smart Africans are already building wealth from waste and creating jobs for hundreds of others. It may not be a popular idea, but the success
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POST-HARVEST HANDLING OF AVOCADOS
In this article, we explore the post-harvest handling of avocados and the temperatures they should be stored at. Post-harvest handling of avocados Harvesters should handle
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Sesame seeds, the crop of the future?
Agriculture is currently the second-largest source of income for many Zambians. Zambia’s economy is still heavily reliant on copper production and exports. But agriculture is
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Stability, security and sustainability
Small scale irrigation, by Nicolaas Schoeman Small scale irrigation enhances agricultural output which in turn uplifts entire communities. Africa has seen the development of irrigation
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Traditional vegetables in Zambia
This article explores a few of the traditional or local vegetables eaten in Zambia. These include many species which are wild, semi-cultivated or are protected
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Soldier Beetles
Soldier beetles are beneficial insects. These beetles are related to fireflies. Just like our fiery friends, we also like to keep these soldiers around as
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Irrigation Checklist
In this article, you will learn the first few steps to plan an irrigation system on your farm. All crops need water to grow and
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Employ farmer’s friends to control fall armyworms investigations naturally
In this article, you will learn how to fight fall armyworms with their natural predators, by attracting the right bugs to your farm. Fall armyworm
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CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF AVOCADOS
In this quick guide, you will learn more about cultivating avocados, harvesting avocados, equipment needed to harvest, and more Planting Spacing when cultivating avocados The
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AVOCADO CULTIVATION
Avocado cultivation. In this article, we discuss Avocados, their origin, production levels, characteristics and cultivars. Classification Scientific name: Persea Americana Common names: Avocado, alligator pear
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Organic pest control. The reason why you need pirates on your farm.
Pirate Bugs could control pests on your farm. Pirate Bugs are minute, about 1.27 mm long. In the young stage, they are yellow; while in
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Onion production guidelines
In this quick guide, to onion production and cultivation, you will learn more about onion soil requirements, climatic requirements and cultivation practices. ONION PRODUCTION AND
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Cotton Harvesting
This quick guide will give you more information about harvesting or picking cotton. The harvesting of cotton is generally referred to as picking Cotton picking
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Integrated Pest Management in Cotton
This article explores Integrated Pest Management in cotton. Integrated pest management (IPM), also known as integrated pest control (IPC). It is a broad-based approach that integrates
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Planting garlic in Zambia
Garlic is a crop that can be grown in Zambia. It is a good crop to grow because it is easy to harvest and it
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Fertilization of cotton
Two ways of fertilization: Organic ways of fertilisation Inorganic or chemical ways of fertilization Organic ways of fertilization e.g. The use of crop residue, agroforestry trees
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Weed control for Cotton
Good Weed Control is very important. Cotton grows very slowly during the first eight weeks and suffers greatly where weeding has been delayed or neglected
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Protect yourself, not just your crop
Protect yourself, not just your crop! According to a recent study, Zambian farmers have access to and often apply several extremely toxic pesticides including Monocrotophos,
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Zambian Sowing guide
This sowing guide will help you understand how many seeds you need and how far apart you should plant them for your field size. Visit
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Keep Birds Away from Sunflowers
In a previous article, we wrote about non-chemical ways to keep birds away from your sunflowers. In this article, we explore chemical sprays and bird
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Zambian Agri-preneurs grow their profits and know-how.
by Nico Schoeman Imagine a land richly endowed with minerals reserves, wildlife, freshwater, and arable land. The government of this blessed land has set forth
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Planting Cotton
Time of Planting cotton Being a considerably long season crop, cotton must be planted as early as possible in the season, preferably with the first
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A quick guide to planting Swiss Chard
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY Swiss Chard belongs the beet family of vegetables and has been cultivated in Europe for thousandsof years. Due to its extensive cultivation
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Land preparation, conventional methods compared to minimum tillage
Conventional methods include: Burning of crop residues Hand Hoeing: Ridging: Undesirable effects of Conventional Methods of Land preparation Continued ploughing and hand hoeing over seasons
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Inoculating Soybeans
Promoting an excellent, mutually beneficial symbiosis The soybean, like all legume crops, hosts the nitrogen-fixing nodule bacteria. In soy, this is radyrhizobium japonicum that does
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A quick guide to planting watermelons.
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, is part of the Cucurbitaceae family and is thought to have originated in Southern Arica. Today, watermelon is cultivated
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UFCL Workshop – Balanced Crop Fertilization
Our UFCL workshop was a huge success. If you missed it, you can view the video below. In the video, the UFCL team shares great
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What to expect for the rest of the rainy season
In a recent report, THE MINISTER OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT (MR NZOVU), said that the final part of the 2022 rainy season, will have
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Planting Green
Had a little too much rain this spring? According to researchers at Penn State University, allowing cover crops to grow two weeks longer than normal
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The Most Profitable Crops in Zambia
Soya beans Soybeans are an edible legume that are very nutritious, as they are high in protein, calcium, fiber, iron, magnesium, and other vitamins and
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HOW TO GROW A MANGO TREE
A mango tree will require plenty of light and warmth to keep it happy. This tree reacts very badly to temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit
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The importance of nutrients in soybean production
Nitrogen is the most important plant nutrient for the soybean crop. Although soybeans need a lot of Nitrogen, most of the nitrogen is manufactured by
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BALANCED CROP FERTILIZATION! FREE TRAINING WORKSHOP
BALANCED CROP FERTILIZATION! FREE TRAINING WORKSHOP Join us on 1Elearning.Zone Don’t miss the FREE online training workshop, focusing on BALANCED CROP FERTILIZATION! Wednesday 17th November 11:00 –
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Lettuce Production Guideline
LETTUCE 1. INTRODUCTION Lactuca sativa, commonly known as lettuce, is a member of the Asteraceae family, grown as a leaf vegetable. 1.1 HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
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Introduction to soya production
Soybeans are an edible legume that are very nutritious, as they are high in protein, calcium, fiber, iron, magnesium, and other vitamins and minerals. Soybeans
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Gem Squash Production Guideline
GEM SQUASH 1. HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Gem squash belongs to the cucurbit family and are produced mainly in Africa. They are frost-sensitive and grow best
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Marrow & Scallop Production Guideline
MARROW AND SCALLOP 1. HISTORY AND BACKGROUND Marrows and scallops are both members of the cucurbit family and are grown throughout the world. They are
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How to plant cotton
Cotton as a seasonal field crop is sown directly on the open field. The farmer should therefore adequately prepare the land before planting. WHY MUST
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Agroforestry, water, and manures in forage production
Agroforestry in forage productionAgroforestry is the combination of trees and agriculture in an integrated farming system. Agroforestry trees – such as leucaena, alfalfa, sesbania sesban
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Common types of forage grasses
Common types of forage grasses Brachiaria (Signal grass) Climate and Soil Conditions: Brachiaria grows in a wide range of soils and can tolerate acidic conditions. It
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Forage Production
The significance of cultivated pasture Types of pasture There are two main types of pasture: Natural pasture – native and naturally occurring(grasses, shrubs, and trees);
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Diseases that occur after calving
Milk Fever Occurs due to low calcium level in blood, there is no fever. May also cause dystocia, Re-turned Placenta and uterine prolapse. Occurs usually
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Controlling ticks and flies
Both external parasites, (like ticks and flies), and internal parasites (such as worms) cause a marked reduction in the production potential of the animal. A
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Cotton planting season
Time for Planting cotton. Being a considerably long-season crop, cotton must be planted as early as possible in the season, preferably with the first rains.
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Worm Control in Cattle
Worm Control.Worms cause a marked reduction in the production potential of the animal.Worms are parasites that usually live inside the digestive tract of the host,
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Corridor Disease.
Corridor disease: Corridor disease: is a severe disease of cattle, is caused by protozoa, known as Theileria Parva Lawrence is transmitted by ticks. it usually
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What is lumpy-skin disease?
Lumpy-skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle typically characterized by nodules or lumps on the skin. All cattle breeds in South Africa can
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Tuberculosis in cattle
Tuberculosis is an important zoonotic disease that spreads slowly in animal populations. Tuberculosis (TB) can occur in many animals (cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, dogs,
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Cotton
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Important international markets for textiles Growing market for organic cotton Cash crop for farmers Multiple use crop:Lint (the hairs which grow from
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Milk quality, Grading, and Pricing
Module 3 – Milking Hygiene – deals with clean production and proper milk handling on the farm. Milking hygiene includes the pre- and post-milking routines
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Conservation Farming
By Lawrence Kabutu THE Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) in Southern Province has trained 45,000 farmers in conservation farming to enhance bumper harvest and abate hunger
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Exotic Dairy Cattle Breeds in Zambia
Holstein-Friesian Origin: The Netherlands Coat colour: black and white the legs are white just above the hooves, a white tail-brush and with a white spot
