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JULY / SHOW ISSUE 2017 91st Agricultural and Commercial Show Theme “Promoting a Green Economy”HOUSEHOLDBUMPERHARVESTCHOONWSTTORUCTA FISH PONDBREEDINGGOATSHOW TO GROWSUNFLOWERMAIZE FLOORPRICE MOCKERY Vol. 4 Issue 06

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CONTENTS06 LEAD STORY 38 FEATURES 40 FEATURES 44 AQUACULTURE OPTIONS OF MITIGATING HOW TO CONSTRUCT HOUSEHOLD BUMPER HARVEST REARING BLACK SEASONAL LOW GRAIN FISH PONDS TO REDUCE MEALIE MEAL PRICES AUSTRALORPS CHICKENS PRICES FURTHER ADMINISTRATION REPORTER12 LOCAL NEWS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Noel Iyombwa MAIZE FLOOR PRICE MOCKERY Ian Munsanje +260 971 676967 +260 977/955 876374 nliyombwa5@gmail14 LOCAL NEWS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TEAMWORK CAN CURB LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION UNSCRUPLOUS MAIZE BUYERS HEAD OF ADMIN AND FINANCE Kebby Chabila EXISTENCE Daniel Mzyece +260 977 960864 +260 977 886876 [email protected] CROP FOCUS [email protected] DESIGNED BY: [email protected] TECH CREATIVE MEDIA MUSIKA, NATSAVE SEAL IRRIGATION (+260) 977 953827 FINANCING SCHEME MARKETING/ADVERTISING Fikile Neo OFFICE MANAGER22 NEWS BRIEFS +260 977 235250 Joyce Mulenga [email protected] +260 978 929562 GOVERNMENT BANS IMPORTATION OF LIVE CHICKEN Walamina Munsanje PUBLISHER +260 972 112307 Agri-business News Limited24 CROP FOCUS Show Grounds [email protected] PO Box 30282 HOW TO GROW [email protected] Lusaka, Zambia SUNFLOWER EDITORIAL +260 211 255916 Editor26 LIVESTOCK IN Penjani Nzima [email protected] PERSPECTIVE +260 979 783453 www.agribusinessnews.media [email protected] EAST COAST FEVER (ECF) [email protected] FARM VISIT BREEDING GOATS NEEDS GOOD MANAGEMENT34 FEATURES SECRETS TO CHICKENS LAYING MORE EGGSDisclaimer: All materials contained in this publication are strictly copyrighted to Agri-Business News. The magazine or any part thereof may not be reproduced without prior written permission from the publishers. The viewsexpressed in this publication are not considered those of the publisher, which accepts no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the content of this magazine. While reasonable care and precaution has beentaken to ensure accuracy in compiling this publication, the Agri-Business News magazine, its advertisers and printers cannot accept responsibility for any damages or inconvenience that may arise therefrom.July / Show Issue 2017 3page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

PEN MY THOUGHTS The results were amazing as the replanted seed did germinated and utilized its potential to the fullest by growing to the desired level of maturity while the Pen My Thoughts crops that were sprayed also responded positively and came back to life much to the delight of the affected small scale farmers. We are indeeded happy to register our joy as the result of the national bumper harvest that was attained in the 2016-2017 farming season where a record tune of 3.6 million metric tons of maize was harvested despite the calamities that struck at the beginning of the season. The bumper harvest is already yielding positive results as can be seen in the reduction of mealie meal prices much to the delight of the citizenly who can now afford a bag of mealie meal unlike the way it was in the recent past. Penjani NzimCaALAMITIESBUMPER HARVESTPenjani NzimaAND MEALIE MEAL alamities have come and the same calamities have gone but these Cdisasters have left a trail of destruction most of the time they have oc-PRICE REDUCTIONcurred sometimes people have even lost their dear lives as a result of theBUMPERdevastatingHARVEST ANDimpact caused by the same. MEALIE MEAL These calamities can either be natural or man – made. Regardless of whatPRICE REDUCTIONform they present the results. AS THE YEAR Let’s take the Anthrax outbreak in perspective as one of the disasters that2016 WAS SLOWLY WINDING DOWNthis country went through in the recent past.INTO 2017 SOME DEVASTATINGThis outbreak affected the five districts of North – Western province name-ARMY WORMS AND STALK BORERSly Shangombo, Nalolo, Sioma, Limulunga and Kalabo. We are happy to note that during the outbreak the public was also advisedEMERGED ON THE SCENE WITH Anot to eat or touch animals that had died suddenly as doing so was to put their lives in danger because this is the main mode of transmission ofSINGLE MISSION TO ACCOMPLISH.Anthrax disease to humans. This warning was effected bearing in mind that Anthrax is a deadly dis-AND THEIR SIMPLE BUT DEADLYease which has the potential to destroy or cause a great loss of animals in a very short time. It is sad to know that the affected animals are often foundUNDERTAKING WAS TO WREAKdead with no illness detected.HAVOC ON THE CROP THAT WASWe are meant to understand that Anthrax infects human beings primarily through occupational or incidental exposure with infected animals of theirSTILL UNFOLDING ITS POTENTIALskins.AND FINDING ITS WAY TO MATURITY.Anthrax is caused by the bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. 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EMERGENCY NUMBERS: LUSAKA +260 1 246724Agrochemicals WHEAT and BARLEY CHEMICALS 2017 - ATS AGROCHEMICALS ZAMBIA PRODUCT COMPOSITION APPLICATION TIMING REMARKSSEED TREATMENT Imidacloprid+Metalaxyl+Thiram Seed Dressing/Treatment Soil borne diseSaoisl ebo/rinnesdeisecatsse/cinosencttsrcoolntrol Mycorrhizae + Trichoderma Seed Dressing/Treatment s mulates plant growth andSEEDGUARD 300 WS increase immunii esBIOCULT SEED COAT glyphosate 510 g/l + surfactant Pre plant clean up/Burn down Glyphosate with high loading acidHERBICIDES Ammonium Sulphate, Acidifiers, adjuvant for use with Glyphosate built in Surfactant. and Sulfosate Herbicides Enhance the rate of uptake of Pre - plant burn down Fulvic Acid, WWeers & Spreaders Dessica on and/OR herbicides by the plant. Higher paraquat 200g/l Pre plant Clean UP rates for bigger weeds/Dessica onPIRANHA SUPER 510 SLHERBIBOOST F clodinafop-propargyl 240 g/l Volunteer Maize, Panicum control & other grasses Volunteer Maize, Panicum control & other grassesHARPOON 200 SL Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl 120 g/l Volunteer Maize, Panicum control & other grasses Volunteer Maize, Panicum control & other grasses Dicamba 480 g/l Post Emergence Weed control Bromoxynil 500 g Post emergence broad leaf weeds control Broad leaf weeds and Volunteer Soyas Dicamba 120 g/l + 2-4 D 344 g/l Post emergence broad leaf weeds control Broad leaaves including EuphorbiaAGENDA 240 EC MCPA 400 g/lATS VUMA 120 EC Post emergence broad leaf weeds control Broad leaf weeds and Volunteer SoyasDECIBEL 480 SC Post emergence broad leaf weeds control Broad leaf weeds and Volunteer SoyasFARMOXYNIL 500 ECGALAXY 464 SL Azoxystrobin 240 g/ l +Tebuconazole 240 g/l Early Treatment from 4-6 weeks at stem elongaton Early leaf spot, septoria and Rust controlMCPA 400 SL flutriafol 250 g/l Flag leaf to ear forma onor at first sign of infecec on Leaf blotch, powdery mildew and Rust controlFUNGICIDES Cypermethrin 50 g/l + Chlorpyrifos 450 g/l Early season preven on treatment Early aphids, bollworms and soil insect control Early Fungicide Treatment Acetameprid 222g/l At first sign of infesta on cura ve treatment Aphids and leafminer controlINHIBIT 480 SC fipronil 200g/l Late season treatment at 8 to 10 weeks growth stage Termite controlLate Follow up Treatment Acetamiprid 40 g/l+Lambda cyhalothrin 12.5 g/l Late season treatment tank mixed with fungicides Bollworms, s nkbugs and aphids controlPRISIM 250 SC Emamec Benzoate 19.2g/l Early to late season treatment Lepidotera spp, Army and Fall Worm controlINSECTICIDES AND FALL ARMYWORM TREATMENT Indoxacarb 150g/l Apply at establishment of infesta on and egg stage Lepidotera spp, Spodoptera sppCYPERFOS 500 EC Oxymatrine 24g/l Early preven ve treatments Control of Lepidoptera,Thysanoptera,Hemiptera,Diptera sppDRONE 222 SCFIPRONIL 200 SC Spinosad 480g/l Preven ve and cura ve treatment Diptera,Coleoptera,Isoptera,Hymenoptera, SiphonopteraWASP 52.5 MEEMAMECTIN BENZOATE Orange oil + Alcohol ethoxylate + other surfactant Mix with other treatment intergrated pest management Assist other products for control of wide range of insect pestDEVACARBOXY-M Trichlorfon (Organophosphate) 950g/kg Early stage treatment as soon as infesta on is detected Lepidoptera,Diptera, Orthoptera and other sppTRACEROROSORB (Orange Oil) Chlormequat chloride 500 g/l Leaf Sheath stage to 2nd node appearance Wheat Growth regulator (PGR)TRICHLORFON 950 SP water quality/we ng/a difier We ng+spreading,acidifier agents 600g/l water quality/we ng/a difierADJUVANTS, FOLIAR FEEDS Barley and Wheat Growth regualator (PGR)GROWTH REGULATORS Ethephon 480 g/l Stem elonga on stage water quality/we ng/a difierASSISTANT 500 SL Spreading & We ng Agents 246 g/kg + Buffering Agents 476 g/Kg water quality/we ng/a difier Natural biostmulator to increase plant health, quality&yieldBLADBUFF 5 Surfactant and Enhances efficacy of I Insec cides and FungicidesECHO 480 SL Ecklonia maxima kelp Seed Coatng/Foliar treatment at 3 - 4 leaf stageHIDROBUFF Root and growth s mulant/enhancer/stress controlKELPAK Orange oil + Alcohol ethoxylate + other surfactants In tank mixes with other treatmentsOROSORBMAXIBOOST Auxins + cytokinins 800g/l + micro-elements 200g/l Early Flag Leaf stage/when stress detectedProudly Serving and Supporting FarmersJuly / Show Issue 2017 5page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

LEAD STORYHOUSEHOLDBUMPER HARVEST TO REDUCE MEALIEMEAL PRICES FURTHER BY Penjani NzimaZambia has recorded another maize bumper harvest in the2016 - 2017 farming season to a record tune of 3.6 millionmetric tons surpassing last season’s 2.8 million metric tons.Agriculture Minister tons per hectare last season to expecting the mealie meal prices Dora Siliya disclosed 2.19 metric tons this season. to further go down as a result of that Zambia produced the national bumper harvest. 3,606,549 metric tons of This bumper harvest has started But Zambia Co-operativethe staple food this season, an yielding positive results as can Federation (ZCF) says that theincrease by 733,491 metric tons be seen in the recent reduction national bumper harvest is goodfrom last season’s 2,873,052 metric of mealie meal prices much to but what is more important istons.Ms. Siliya said the national the desire of citizens who can the household bumper harvestaverage yield rate for maize has now afford this commodity. that the country should striveincreased slightly from 2.10 metric And the elated citizens are stillJuly / Show Issue 2017 6page | www.agribusinessnews.media By Penjani Nzima Agri-Business News

to achieve through the small - start to record the household Premium scale farmers in this country. bumper harvests. JUICE Speaking in an interview, during Meanwhile, Mr. Chirwa has ZNBC’s Morning Live programme, implored small scale farmers ZCF Director General, James to take keen interest in Chirwa said that the price of mealie meal can further come value addition to the maize Nature’s Gift.. down to levels that Zambians that they are producing.ve lost their dearhave not experienced in a long He noted that many small time with the improvement of Naloprlood,uctiSoniolevmelsao,f maize. scale farmers are willing to sell districts.He said for this to be attained there is need for a shift from their maize in its raw form as national bumper harvest to household bumper harvest of opposed to value added products has come in tomaize by the small scale farmers. that comes from maize.es toMr.thChiisrwaeadfdfeedctthat theble Micheal Kat-country is not recording the “People must start appreciating the benefit of value adding much important household as opposed to looking for a person to buy maize fromheries and Live-maize bumper harvest but them,” said Mr. Chirwa. rather the country is recordingmediathteenatbionaalnmaoizenbumper harvest which comes from thee in tmhaejoritay offfepecotpeledthat are engaged in maize production and put their harvests together. “We need to have a household uthorbmuwamttpearessr mhadorsvoteasintndthgnaot twhatorted ntahtiaontal6bu9mpcerahta-rvest. have“Thde oinelydwafyrtohemhouseholdd areas and overbumper harvest can be attained is by moving from 1.5 metric tons tos were at risk of6 tons then, a household will have that bumper harvest once we havee. bumper harvest at house hold level then the price of mealie meal will come down to around K30 – K25 per 25 Kg because we will havehas s2o0 mfialliorn mseptreicntotns of maize0 as part of theproduced in this country and the capacity is here,” Mr. Chirwa said. he dHiesseaiad stheis is owhuatt-the country should try by all means how the small scale farmers canock and Fisheries nthrax doses foraccination. To Page 8July / Show Issue 2017 7page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LOCAL NEWSwThe Food Reserve Agency (FRA) announced the maize floor price for a 50Kg bagof white maize as K60 in the 2017 crop marketing season as compared to K80 inthe 2016 crop marketing season. By Penjani NzimaThis floor price has been but this poor price is not good. make good business sense much more received with mixed feelings But Mr. Moobwe disclosed that despite taking farming as a business. He asked as from different stakeholders the low price of maize that the farmers how the government expect more farmersin the agriculture sector who say have been subjected to there is still an to go into maize production with the maizethey have been given a raw deal. alternative that the small scale farmers can floor price that gives farmers no morale.Small Scale Farmers Development use which is warehouse receipt system. “How do they expect us to go into maizeAgency (SAFADA) says the 2017 crop He said using this system the farmers production with maize floor price thatmarketing maize floor price is a serious have the power to bargain over their does not inspire the farmers in theirmockery to the farming community. maize that they take to the warehouse. farming business,” Mr. Sakala said.Speaking in a phone interview, SAFADA And a medium scale farmer from Chief Mr. Sakala said the government mustDirector, Boyd Moobwe said that Chamuka’s area behind Chisamba come up with policies that will favour andthe current maize floor price will not farm block has expressed serious protect the local farmers in this country.enable the small scale farmers to disappointment and wondered how He has noted that the government hashave the capacity to re-invest after the farmers will mitigate against been talking about making agriculture asmaking the sale of their maize. the high cost of production in line the back bone of the country’s economyHe said that the Agency expected with the low maize floor price. but with the low price of maize floorthe maize floor price to remain the Anthony Sakala said that this maize floor price “how can this be?” he asked.same or may be to go up to K85 price is very demeaning and it does notJuly / Show Issue 2017 12page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LOCAL NEWSTUBUENAYSMECRRWSUOEPXRLOIKSUTCESANMNCACEIUZREBTHE crop marketing season is here and farmers especiallythe small – scale are eager to sell their produce and cash infrom their produce. By Penjani NzimaMost of the small - scale working as a group because comprise members who have farmers are duped of there is strength in numbers. expertise in negotiating skills. their hard earned crop Zambia Co-operative Federation He wondered as to why by being offered meager prices (ZCF) Director General, James cooperatives come as a group for their crops by the commonly Chirwa has since advised the to acquire farming inputs known brief case maize buyers. small scale farmers that belong such as fertilizer or seed but to a co-operative to desist when selling the produce they This trend has been going on from selling their maize as want to sell as individuals. for a long time and the small – individuals but sell to maize scale farmers seem not to know buyers as a group because “When each one of you wants how to get out of this debacle. there is strength in numbers. to go in the market you will be What is more disturbing is Mr. fragmenting the prices of that that a lot of these small – scale commodity but if you sell as a farmers want to continue Chirwa said that cooperatives are unity you have strength in selling working in silos as opposed to made up of managements that as a unity,” Mr. Chirwa said.July / Show Issue 2017 14page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LOCAL NEWSFSMEINUAASLINKIRCARI,NINGGAATSTCSIAOHVNEEMEThe crop marketing season is here and farmers especially the small – scale areeager to sell their produce and cash in from their produce. By Noel IyombwaThe scheme will be piloted in Chikanta area in Kalomo District of Southern its private sector clients to test financial models working with the rural poor as their suppliers, Province. Under the MoU, MUSIKA will that are currently not present in the market, consumers, clients or employees. support NATSAVE to test the validity and carry high levels of risk such as value chainof the farm-based water solution product, a financing, that enhances access to inputs by MUSIKA is implementing the Making Marketsfinancing mechanism for small scale farmers farmers engaged in ‘improved’ output market Work for the Poor (M4P) approach that seeksthat covers borehole drilling and other irrigation relationships, while using those relationships as to fundamentally change the way marketssolutions including after sales services. security. work to engage with and benefit the poor and relatively marginalised groups. This change MUSIKA helps businesses to develop mutually must sustainably benefit the progress of theThe awareness and marketing of this financial beneficial and transparent commercial agriculture sector, firms and rural Zambians. Asproduct will be on a cost-shared basis between relationships with smallholders that integrate such, MUSIKA’s target clients and interventionMUSIKA and NATSAVE. the provision of information and technology points in this system are generally the firmsAccording to MUSIKA, this intervention is adoption, and provide confidence and long term (and to a lesser extent key associations) in theexpected to increase smallholder production incentives for smallholders to invest in their core market or supporting functions or rulesof irrigated crops and provide enough water for farming business. (regulators) of the sector.livestock. It will enable farmers to diversify their MUSIKA provides its corporate clients with highproduction to include horticultural crops amid quality, commercially focused technical advice, For reasons of sustainability and to reducethe growing concerns on the effects of climate business model support and where relevant, market distortions, MUSIKA rarely implementschange, thereby extending the growing season smart subsidies to bring down some of the initial interventions directly at the level of the ruralbeyond the rains. risks in doing business with the smallholder poor, which are MUSIKA’s (and its donors’) ultimate ‘clients’. MUSIKA’s monitoring andAdditionally, the intervention will translate into market. MUSIKA also supports innovative evaluation system aims to demonstrate howadditional opportunities for income generation market-based solutions to environmental its interventions at the level of the firm lead tothat will be more assured for about 12,000 issues and strives to ensure women are key the desired impact at the level of the ultimatehouseholds living in Chikanta area; a dry agro- participants in improved agricultural markets. ‘clients’, and how that impact will be measuredecological zone that has no perennial rivers and and attributed to the project.streams that run throughout the year. MUSIKA works with all stakeholders in the agricultural market system, with an emphasisAs part of its overall strategy, MUSIKA supports on private sector entities that are committed toJuly / Show Issue 2017 16page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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ZAMBIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGETHE SMALLHOLDER FARMER PARTICIPATION WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM1) What is a warehouse receipt?Ans warehouse receipt is a document of title issued by a storage operator certified by ZAMACE for grain of specific quality and quantity deposited in thecertified warehouse.2) What is a ZAMACE certified storage operator?Ans ZAMACE certified storage operator is a professional storage operating company that has satisfied a series of stringent standards related to its abilityto not only store grain properly but also its financial capability to guarantee the quality and quantity of grain in its warehouse.3) What are the benefits of depositing grain in a ZAMACE-certified storage site and obtaining a warehouse receipt?Ans No post harvest losses.Quality and quantity certification and storage in a certified warehouse enhances the tradeable value of commodity• Depositors can either:• Keep the receipt safely and draw back his or her grain for own use or for sale• Trade the receipt on the ZAMACE commodity exchange• Use the receipt as security against a loan from a ZAMACE participating bank4) What is the process involved in obtaining a warehouse receipt?a) Find the nearest ZAMACE-certifed storage operator.b) Ensure grain is cleaned and graded properly to secure the best grade possible.c) Bulk the grain into a minimum of ten ton parcels.d) Storage operator will weigh and grade the grain.e) Storage operator will give the depositor a copy of the warehouse receipt for the crop.f) ZAMACE will receive an online copy of the receipt and all the depositor’s details for security.5) What are the costs to the farmer of depositing grain in a ZAMACE certified storage site?The certified storage operator will charge you for handling, storage, fumigation and bagging (if you do not have suitable bags). They will also charge acommission on the sale if they have to aggregate and sale your commodity through the ZAMACE commodity exchange.6) How do farmers obtain financing against a warehouse receipt?• The warehouse receipt can be pledged as collateral to access funds from a ZAMACE participating Bank.• The bank will provide financing terms to the burrower (farmer).7) How do farmers sell their crop on the ZAMACE commodities exchange?• Farmers have to notify the authorized participant on ZAMACE commodity exchange when they want to sell their grains and will guide accordingly.8) What are the costs involved in trading on the ZAMACE commodities exchange?• Market participation cost (commission) plus the storage charges for the period the crop was in a certified storage site. WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM - ILLUSTRATION CHART WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM - ILLUSTRATION CHART 5. Provides Credit Farmer 4. Lodges Receipt with Bank, Bank Encumbers Receipt Bank 2. Deposits 8. Bank Issues Grains (Crop) Out-Loading Instruction 3. Issues Warehouse Certified Receipt ZAMACE6. Signs Sales Storage Contract Site/Warehouse 9. Warehouse Out-loads Products 1. Certifies Warehouse Trader- Off Taker 7. Pays bank; Bank recovers CreditJuly / Show Issue 2017 18page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

ZAMBIAN COMMODITY EXCHANGEZAMBIAN COMMODITTYHEESMXACLLHHOALNDEGR FEARMZEARMACE IS AN ORGANISEDMARKET PLACE WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS TRADE GRAINS SUCHAS; MAIZE, SOYA BEANS, WPAHRETIACITPA,TSIOUNNFLOWER AND GROUNDNUTS WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM WWW.ZAMACE.CO.ZM CELL: 0960 432266 PLOT NO. 26592 KAFUE ROAD LUSAKA, ZAMBIAZAMACE is now facilitating trade under a warehouse receipt. Bene t fromthe warehouse receipt by depositing your grains in the following locations1. AFGRI Corporation - Mkushi, Mpongwe, Kabwe, Petauke, Chipata,Kalomo, Lusaka, Chinika, Tiger feeds, Mpika, Kalushi and Kasama.2. CHC Commodities - Lusaka, Kapiri Mposhi and Livingstone.3. NWK Agri Services - Kabwe, Katete, Mpongwe, Petauke, Lundazi,Monze, Gwembe, Mumbwa and Kalulushi.4. Zdenakie Limited - Lusaka, Katete, Chipata and Choma.For more details please contactP.O Box 34863, Plot 26592 , Kafue Road,Lusaka, Zambia.Tel: +260 96 432 266 Email: [email protected]: www.zamace.co.zm @ZAMACE_O cial ZAMACE2015July / Show Issue 2017 19page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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NEWS BRIEFS of the selected companies are for exports. Zambian. The export season He said Government will facilitateGOVT BANS will continue for the next 12 export of maize at exit points suchIMPORTATION OF LIVE CHICKENS months, especially to Kenya, to as Nakonde and Kasumbalesa ensure that even excess maize is border posts to make the processGOVERNMENT of the Republic of Zambia has exported,” she said. favourable for the traders.issued a notice restricting imports of live chicken And speaking at the same Mr. Mutati said Zambia shouldand chicken products from Zimbabwe and DRC briefing, Minister of Finance Felix take advantage of the removal ofdue to the resurgence of highly pathogenic avian Mutati said Government will import duty on Zambian maize ininfluenza (HPAI) in Democratic Republic of Congo work with FRA and the private Kenya and export more to enhanceand Zimbabwe. sector to create more markets revenue for the country. LUSAKA TIMES / DAILY MAILThis restriction is aimed at countries after a thorough risk TZ22ON,S0H0PA0RROVJEESCTTS restricting the spread of the assessment has been done. With outbreak which may have a the above key issues farmers BY 50 KILOGRAM BAGS OF WHITEdevastating effect on the Zambian have been urged to undertake the MAIZEpoultry industry. The republic ofZambia is not the only country that following measures. THE Zambia National Service (ZNS) in Northhas instituted the import ban of 1. Report any abnormal deaths Western Province says it has projected to harvestchicken and chicken products. 22,000 by 50 kilogram bags of white maize grain of chickens and guinea fowls this farming season year the Katandano andThe Ministry of Fisheries and or any other birds to the Mumbezhi farm camps.Livestock has since with immediate nearest Veterinary Serviceseffect reactivated the Avian Influenza Office This is indicates an increase District Commissioner PatrickMultispectral National Response 2. Ensure that you avoid in production of maize Chanda disclosed this during theCommittee that was formed in 2012 interactions between the grain from 16,000 by launch of the 2017 marketingto respond to the current threat. In domestic wild birds and 50 kilogram in the last farming season training workshop foraddition to the above, the ministry animals season bags to 22,000by 50 depot clerk, commodity checkershas also step up surveillances at 3. Ensure that you practice kilogram bags this season. and warehouse supervisors held atvarious water bodies that are within high level of bio security triple blessing guest house today.the route for wild migratory birds. and hygiene which include ZNS warrant officer BORN preventing any contacts LONGWANI said this at the Mr. Chanda said the allocation forFurther, the government has also with domesticated or wild ongoing North Western Province Luwingu district has been reducedindicated that imports of parent animals, mechanical vectors Agriculture Mining Industrial by six (6) per cent as compared tostocks will be allowed from HPAI free etc, including water sources. and Commercial Show stand in last year in order to allow farmers Solwezi District , today. to reserve enough food for theirGOVT TO RAISE own consumption.US$13M FROM MAIZE EXPORT Warrant Officer Longwani said ZNS has also recorded He explained that governmentGOVERNMENT will raise US$13 million from the an increase in livestock and through food reserve agency, willexport of 100,000 metric tonnes of maize to East vegetable production which will this year purchase 294, 000 by 50Africa and the Great Lakes Region. help meet the high demand in kg bags as compared to last where the province. it through the FRA bought 312,Food Reserve Agency (FRA) Mr Kafwabulula said FRA wants And Provincial minister Richard 918 by 50kg bags of white maize in executive director Chola to open a market beyond the KAPITA says the province is food the area. Kafwabulula said the agency traditional export market to secure despite the challenge was authorised to sell 100,000 metric enable farmers to sell their excess of pests attacking most maize Mr. Chanda appealed to depot tonnes of maize to any trader that has maize after the agency buys fields during this farming season. clerk to avoid receiving bribes as capacity to export. the authorised 500,000 metric The minister said he was they serve the farmers and ensure Mr Kafwabulula said at a joint tonnes. delighted that farmers worked that first come first serve applies press briefing with the Ministry And Minister of Agriculture with government to ensure the at all times. of Agriculture yesterday that FRA Dora Siliya commended FRA for pests were controlled on time received 42 applications from traders prioritising Zambian companies in hence the expected bumper He further warned that he will which represented a tonnage of allocating the maize. harvest. not entertain depot clerks buying 1,052,210. She said the ministry has given a rotten maize, theft and fraud “We were authorised to sell 100,000 policy direction to FRA to procure FRA TARGETS 14,700 adding that those found wanting metric tonnes of maize. We received only 500,000 metric tonnes for TONS FROM LUWINGU will be dealt with firmly. 42 applications from interested strategic stocks. THIS YEAR companies; 13 were rejected because Ms. Siliya said the agency has they did not meet the criteria. also been allowed to carry out THE Food Reserves Agency (FRA) Mr. Chanda said maize will be “We have allocated maize to 29 transactions on a commercial says it will this year purchase 14, bought from 23 satellite depots companies of which 26 are Zambian basis. 700 metric tons of white maize in in both constituencies of Luwingu while three are foreign. The maize to “Such initiatives are aimed at Luwingu district of the Northern district. be exported is from the old stock,” empowering Zambian exporters. Province. he said. 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CROP FOCUS • Where erosion is potential problem minimum tillage can be adapted .In Zambia planting sunflower on ridges has not been a generalSUNFLOWER practice but could be adopted in heavy rainfall areas, this is to facilitatePRODUCTION drainage and avoid water logging.SUNFLOWER belongs to genus Helianthus of 19 species. PLANTING PERIODThe crop is currently cultivated all over the world with the A. PLANT PERIODlargest areas being USA, Argentina, the Ukraine and Volgaregions, tropical type of sunflower is found in Australia • Mid December to mid - Januaryand parts of Africa and Argentina. • When choosing planting date it is important to take into accounts thatThis germ is characterized by the thick hulled seed and tall plants. (2.5- the crop does not mature before the rain end.3.0m). • At least three and half month will be required from planting to reachingSunflower –Helianthus annulus originated from North America. physiological maturity.USES B. SEED RATE 5 - 8 Kg/haThe following are the uses of sunflower C. PLANTING DEPTH• Sunflower is a potential oil crop; the oil content of the seed is 25% to • Plants 2-3 cm deep. 50% depending on the variety. • Avoid deep planting as emergence may be reduced.• Sunflower cake is used to make livestock feed.• Young plants can also be used as silage making material. D. SPACING• The crop can be grown as green manure crop. The following plant spacing can be used.CLIMATIC REQUIREMENTS • 75 x 30 cmA. TEMPERATURE • 90 x 25 cm• Though the crop has generally wide adaptation, sunflower has limited FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS ranges of environment conditions optimum temperature conditions are required for good grows. • Sunflower has a strong tap root and is able to utilize residue fertilizer efficiency. After a well fertilized crop sunflower can be grown without• Temperature between 18 degrees Celsius and 25 degree Celsius are fertilizer though low yield should be expected. idea for good grows. • In order to obtain high yields supply 200 Kg/ha compound D asRAINFALL basal dressing. Top dressing with 100 Kg/ha ammonium nitrate. Top dressing should be done 6 weeks after the crop has emerged.• Sunflower resist drought possibly because of its tap root system• The crop is sensitive to water logging. WEED CONTROL• The annual rainfall required is 750 mm rain is very important during • Two weeding should be enough. the flowering periods. It is important that there should be dry weather • First weeding 2 weeks after it has emerged. during ripening period. • Second weeding 4 weeks from first weeding, this will depend on theSOIL REQUIREMENTS weed pressure. • Sunflower because of its broad leaf character it is a strong competitor• The soils should be well drained with water holding capacity• Well aerated towards weeds.• Soil range should be sand to clay• Soil PH should be 5-6. FIELD AND PEST MANAGEMENT A. PESTROTATION Sunflower suffers from a wide range of pests, the following are the mostSunflower can grow in rotation with miaze, cotton, wheat, groundnuts and important onessorghum. Sunflower is the host to eelworm, therefore should not be grown • Cut wormsin rotation with tobacco and potatoes. • TermitesVARIETIES Control: spray with phorate 68 Kg/haThe following are the varieties of sunflower grown in Zambia;- • American boll worm• Milika takes 100-110 days to mature and has a potential yield of 2 tons Control: spray with Thiokill endosulfan contact insecticide 35% Ec 2mls per liter of water per hectare• Record takes 115-125 days to mature and has a potential yield of 1.5 DISEASES tons per hectare. 1. RUSTLAND PREPARATION • The disease is caused by the fungus puccinia Helianthi.It is the most serious disease with sunflower and small lesion of the leaves produce• In general tillage must be done to adequately turn the top soil so as red purstule on lower surface. bury residue and control weeds, ploughing and discing is done aiming at obtaining a fine tilth. Control: spray with Mansolaxyl (mencozed 80% +metalaxy1 10%) rate 2-3 g/liters of water. 2. SPOT WITH WHITE BLISTER • These are caused by respecting the fungi,septoria helianthi and cystopus tragopogomi. • They caused respectively brown leaf spots and white leaf blisters. Control:spray with copper oxychloride 50-80g/10 litres of water. 3. ROOT AND STEM ROOT • These are caused by sclerotinia spp. The main symptom is waiting, the heads contain a black fungus. Control; Use healthy seeds. Use crop rotation. HARVESTING Start harvesting when both the head and bracts have turned yellow –brown and leaves are brown and harvesting should be completed as quickly as possible since sunflower may shatter, it is advisable to harvest the crop fast enough. Several harvests maybe necessary to reduce seed loss and birds damage. Harvest by cutting the heads from the standing plantings using knives. Combine harvesters can be used. SOURCE: MICHELO .H. MULULWEJuly / Show Issue 2017 24page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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LIVESTOCK IN PERSPECTIVEEAST COASTFEVER (ECF) ByPenjaniNzimaTHE recent immunization Trials East Coast Fever has killed due to fluid in lungs, difficulty infor East Coast Fever (ECF) thousands of cattle in the area breathing, diarrhoea sometimesby Ministry of Livestock and and has made a lot of households blood tinged, muscle wasting andFisheries in Shibuyunji district become poor. white discolouration of the eyesis the move in the right direction Lusaka Province becomes the and gums. The parasites thento curb the disease which has third province after Southern invade red blood cells at whichthe potential to ravage herds of and Eastern provinces where the point the animal is infective tocattle. government is carrying out East ticks. Sometimes, the parasites Coast Fever Immunization trials. can invade the central nervousAnd according to Ministry system resulting in so-called of Livestock and fisheries EAST COAST FEVER (ECF) “turning sickness” and paralysis. more than seventeen If not treated, the affected animals thousand cattle were And according to Caddis East can collapse and die within threetargeted for this vaccination Coast fever (ECF) is a tick-borne or four weeks of the infective tickexercise. protozoal infection of cattle in East bite.Michael Katambo, Minister of and Central Africa. The diseaseLivestock and Fisheries launched is transmitted by infected ticks, TREATMENT:the programme at Kapyanga Rhipicephalus appendiculatus.village. Because the ticks usually attach East Coast Fever can be treated to the ear, it is often called the by injecting parvaquone andHe said the exercise was going be “brown ear ticks”. buparvaquone. It can also beimplemented using the Infection treated by halofuginone, anand Treatment Method. East Coast fever is one of the anticoccidiosis drug administeredMr. Katambo said that government major disease constraints to by mouth. The treatment is moreis carrying out the trials in order cattle development and is well effective if administered early into find a permanent solution of known to local farmers, stockmen the disease.preventing cattle from contracting and veterinarians. Control of theEast Coast Fever which is ravaging disease is feasible but requires CONTROL MEASURES:the cattle population in the careful planning and any tickcountry. control measures must consider Tick control, vaccination and other local tick-borne diseases. chemotherapy are the three mainJuly / Show Issue 2017 In the absence of veterinary or methods in the control of East technical help, stockmen and Coast fever. Frequent dipping farmers should learn how to take cattle in acaricide supported by #mblood smears#m and #mlymph movement control can prevent node biopsy smears#m to send to cattle and wild animals from the laboratory for diagnostic tests. straying into the control area and introducing infected ticks. CLINICAL SIGNS However, this method is costly and requires a high standard of After the infective bite, the organization. It is only feasible in parasites localize and multiply well-managed closed herds. in lymph nodes. About one or Vaccination against East Coast two weeks after the bite, the fever is effective but animals may lymph nodes become enlarged. react to the vaccine and cause Because the ticks usually attach clinical disease. to the ear, the parotid lymph node just below the ear often In cattle herded extensively by becomes enlarged first. A few pastoralists, East Coast fever days later, fever develops and occurs most commonly in young other superficial lymph nodes get animals and the treatment of enlarged. Over the next week clinical cases as they appear is or so, other clinical signs start to probably the best approach. In show. These include a soft cough practice, these methods should be combined to bring out the most 26page | www.agribusinessnews.media effective control results. Agri-Business News

UHURU SOYA CAKE WE MAKE HIGH GRADE SOYA Uhuru Farming Enterprises is promoting CAKE SUITABLE FOR POULTRY soya growing farmers in AND LIVESTOCK FEEDS Zambia by buying in small and large quantities at a very competitive prices. Keep Buying UHURU SOYA CAKE. By Buying UHURU SOYA CAKE you are supporting Zambian Farmers and their livelihoods [email protected] Tractor BH180 $98,600 Vat incl 3 Tine Ripper $3,800 no tax Rotavator $3,712 Vat incl Tipper Trailer $8,120 Vat incl 4 Disc plough $3,200 no tax PS Post hole digger $3,300 no taxSUPPLIERS OF IMPLEMENTS FROM TATU,POTTINGER, FIELDKING & MONTANAJuly / Show Issue 2017 27page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

STATEMENTBY THE SOCIETYPRESIDENTIt is once again my honour and privilege onbehalf of the Committee of Management towelcome you all to the 91st Agricultural andCommercial Show.This year’s Show is being held under the theme - The Show platform offers great opportunities to our “PROMOTING A GREEN ECONOMY” –a theme under exhibitors to show case their products and services. scoring our continuing recognition of the importance Business to business idea exchanges in agriculture, of protecting and promoting good environmental agribusiness, trade information and commercialpractices for sustainable economic development. thereby creating opportunities to expand the horizon of their products and services market.As a Society, we have over the years endeavoured toimprove our infrastructure with a view of ensuring that our Opportunities of learning new technologies, productexhibitors, invited guests and show goers are exposed to a innovations and value addition are aspects to be derivedconducive environment meeting the expectations of all it be; by attending this Country’s Premier Show. Allow mebusiness or leisure. In this regard you will observe significant to extend glowing tribute to our supportive sponsorsimprovements in our pavilions, road infrastructure, secure which number is growing each year. Their invaluableparking grounds, a variety of entertainment areas in our well support through various sponsorships has seen thelaid out arenas. Easy access in and out of the show ground Society hosting successful shows over the years.in many of our access points around the show ground. I also thank our volunteers for providing thatOur agricultural demonstration plots and the fish ponds timely helping hand to our staff that has seenare a marvel not to be missed by farmers and show the show preparatory targets being met.goers as new farming methods are on display in theseareas. The cattle section that has been refurbished is A special thanks to my management team for theiradjacent to the agricultural demonstration plots and tireless effort in preparing for this show. The bedwill be displaying a good cross section of fat stock, rock of this success falls on the shoulders of thesmall animal stock and many varieties of chickens. Committee of Management which does not only provide guidelines and mere monitoring the organisation’sWe continue to improve and make available suitable operations; but the members get involved in theexhibition space for all our exhibitors without preparatory work for the show. I say thank you.compromising the facilities available for other activitiessuch as entertainment and other displays. The reason for our existence arises from the participation of our exhibitors; local and foreign and the patronage ofSecurity remains a key element that guarantees growing numbers of show goers. To you all I thank you.the success of the event. In this regard, Society has Above all; I thank our Patron His Excellence Mr Edgarengaged the support of relevant state security agencies Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambiaand others to ensure uncompromised safety of our and His Government for the peaceful environment inexhibitors, invited visitors and general show goers. the Country that has enabled us to host this Show.July / Show Issue 2017 28page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

ATTENTION: OUR ESTEEMED AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL SHOW EXHIBITORS.The 91st Agriculturaland Commercial Show is around the corner!A number of exciting competitions are on cards with fabulous prizesYOU CAN TAKE PART IN THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR WHICH HAS MORE THAN 26 CATEGORIES, HORSECOMPETITION, FLOWER COMPETITION, ARENA COMPETITIONS, AGRICULTURAL COMPETITIONS, LIVESTOCKCOMPETITION, VARIOUS YOUNG FARMERS COMPETITIONS, MAIZE COMPETITION AND THE GIANT PUMPKIN COMPETITION. FOR SCHOOLS WE HAVE ART & POETRY COMPETITION. CAll: (+260) 2112 53415 Mobile: (+260 ) 9777 62076 Fax:(+260) 2112 54898Agricultural & Commercial Society of ZambiaSociety_@acsz [email protected] www.acsz.co.zmMay 2017 23page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business NewsAgri-Business may.indd 23 29page | www.agribusinessnews.media 6/2/2017 12:27:28 PM July / Show Issue 2017 Agri-Business News

CLIMATE CHANGE 5) What are the human effects on climate?Climate Human activities are increasingly altering the Earth’s climate.Change 101 There has been an increase in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases due to human activities such as burning of fossilAGRICULTURE and climate change are fuels, deforestation (clearing of forests to accommodate humaninextricably linked—crop yield, biodiversity, settlements), and agriculture where the trees are cut down and burnedand water use, as well as soil health are directly releasing most of the carbon stored in vegetation immediately intoaffected by a changing climate. the atmosphere. These gases are damaging to the earths climate. These effects add to natural influences that have been present over1) What is the climate system and Earth’s history; however scientific evidence strongly indicates thatwhat are the forces that drive it? natural influences cannot explain the rapid increase in global near- surface temperatures observed during the second half of the 20thThe climate system consists of five major components: land, water century.and ice on the surface of the earth, the atmosphere that overliesand radiation from the sun that provides energy. The climate 6) Consequences of climate change.system continues to evolve over time, influenced by: its own internaldynamics, external forcings such as volcanic eruptions, solar The earth is getting warmer and warmer and this is causingvariations, and human-induced forcing such as fossil fuel burning glaciers and icecaps around the globe to melt thus increasing seaand land use change. The interaction between the five components levels. The change in climate brings about extreme weather eventsand the forcings are what make up the climate system. include droughts, heat waves, heavy rainfall, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Extreme weather events have the potential to take lives2) What is climate change? and cause a great deal of damage which can carry heavy economic costs. As the Earth’s human population continues to grow over theThis is any change in climate over time, whether resulting from coming century, many of these effects will become more dramatic.natural causes or from human activity. These changes typically persist As humans stretch the planet’s resource base as far as it will go, wefor decades or longer, and may affect either the mean state of the are also likely to find that we have become more vulnerable to someclimate or its variability. The UN Framework Convention on Climate of the climate effects we have created.Change (UNFCCC) draws a distinction between climate changeattributable to human activities, and climate variability attributable 7) Who will be affected by climate change?to natural causes. In one way or another every country will be affected negatively3) What is natural variability? by climate change. People living in Low economically developed countries will be at high risk because most of them will not be ableThis is change due to natural causes. The changes occur naturally and to afford to relocate when extreme weather hits their area. Placesare not because of human influence. Example, a volcanic eruption. such as Iceland will become extremely cold, that people will no longer be able to live there. Hot countries like Sudan will have longer and4) Greenhouse gases: the basics hotter summers causing droughts and heat waves. People in tropical countries will experience extreme rainfall which will cause floods.A greenhouse gas is a gas in the Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs In its Fourth Assessment Report, the Intergovernmental Panel onand reflects infrared radiation in all directions including downward to Climate Change (IPCC) notes migration and displacement as beingthe Earth’s surface thus warming the lower atmosphere. These gases likely key impacts of climate change due to changing patterns ofinclude carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, ozone, and water extreme weather and climate events.vapor. 8) Who’s to blame for climate change? Developed countries have played a huge role in climate change. They have a high percentage of greenhouse emissions and have been a part of the fossil fuel pollution expansion. Over the course of the 20th century China accounted for 7% of the world’s CO2 emissions. In contrast United States of America which accounted for 30%. 9) Can climate change be reversed? It will take a worldwide effort in order to combat climate change. Scientists consider even the targets set by the Kyoto Protocol (the international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions) inadequate compared to the urgency of the problem. Enhanced national and international research and other efforts are needed to support climate related policy decisions. These include fundamental climate research, improved observations and modeling, increased computational capability, and very importantly, education of the next generation on climate change. “Science provides society with information useful in dealing with natural hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and drought, which improves our ability to predict and prepare for their adverse effects. 10) What can be done to save our planet? International agencies, some governments, researchers and many campaigning organizations need to drastically reduce the levels of CO2 released into the atmosphere- a process of mitigation and improve land management practices. The global climate is changing and human activities are contributing to that change. Scientific research is required to improve our ability to predict climate change and its impacts on countries and regions around the globe. It is important to provide a basis for mitigating the harmful effects of global climate change. Technological advancement (e.g., removing carbon from the atmosphere) and finding ways for communities to adapt and become resilient to extreme events.July / Show Issue 2017 30page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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FARM VISITNBEREEDES DGOINODGMGAONAAGTESMENT By Noel IyombwaA LIVESTOCK small - scale farmer says breeding goats require goodmanagement to meet the needs of the Livestock farmer. By Noel IyombwaExplaining on how to keep goats, Edward Goats Housing management: purchased in consultation withMilimo of Lusaka’s Kabangwe area says Veterinarian/ Bank’s technical officer.there is need to always keep goats in • Construct shed on dry andherds because they are social animals properly raised ground. • Purchase animals which arethat depend on others to survive. ready to breed and in primeHe advised that goats should not be • Avoid water-logging, marshy areas. stage of production.treated like pets such as cats or dogsbecause they are farm animals and farmers • In low lying and heavy rainfall areas the • Identify the newly purchased animalsshould avoid keeping just one goat. floors should be preferably elevated. by suitable identification mark.Mr. Milimo said that if a male goat is on • In temperate Himalayan region • Vaccinate the newly purchasedheat and ready to meet, the farmer must the floor may be made of wood. animals against the diseases.handle it with care because it becomesdangerous. “Goats must be given easy • The shed should be 10 ft. high and • Keep the newly purchased animalsaccess to water and green grass in a strong should have good ventilation. under observation for about 15 daysfence because they can get out of a weak and then mix with the general flock.fence, always ensure that you take the goats • Bucks should be housedto a nutritionist to check and formulate in individual pens. • Unproductive animals should bea feeding program, “he explained. culled promptly and should be • Does can be housed in replaced by the newly purchasedHe advised farmers to always keep record groups up to 60 per pen. animals or farm born one.of their animals at the time of birth, sexof the kids and the time of weaning. • Provide proper shade and cool • Animals are to be bred at the“Record which kids survived weaning and drinking water in summer. interval of 8-9 months forwho their mothers are and keep accurate maximum productivity.records of breeding season. The bigger • Dispose of dung and urine properly.the number of goats increases the more • Cull the old animals at theyou need the record, “he explained. And • Give adequate space for the animals. age of 6 years and above.according to goatindia.com packageof Common Management Practices • Avoid over stocking or crowding. • Avoid the kidding during peakRecommended for Goat rearing Modern periods of summer and winter.and well established scientific principles, Selection of Goat breedingpractices and skills should be used to stock and its management: Goat feeding management:obtain maximum economic benefits from Ensure Bushes/shrubs for browsinggoat rearing. Some of the recommended • Animals in good health and having of animals. As an alternative to above,practices are given here under: good physical features must beJuly / Show Issue 2017 32page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

supply of cultivated fodder from own Care of Kids: other is feeding it off the pail. Both methodsfarm or from surrounding farms may Almost immediately after birth, the kids, are learned by them easily, but bottlebe ensured. Offer roughages adlib. if healthy and strong, are on their legs feeding is to be preferred because theAs a thumb rule 2/3rds of the energy and make attempts for their mother’s saliva that is produced during the processrequirements should be met through teats. Failure to reach the teats, however, of suckling the milk aids digestion. Kidsroughages. Half of the roughages should is of no consequence, because the kids will also readily take to feeding on a fosterbe leguminous green fodders and rest half do not require nourishment for several mother when they are put on her teats.should be grasses/tender tree leaves. hours after birth. If more than one kidsIn the absence of good quality green is born, it may be necessary especially Male kids for breeding should be fed andfodders, concentrates must be considered when they are very young, to ensure that handled in much the same way as doe kids,to replace them. Kids should be fed the smallest of them gets its due share except for the fact that they require a littlecolostrums up to 5 days of age. Later on of milk, because it may be prevented more milk as well as gram ration than thethey can be put on Kid starter rations. from doing so by the stronger kids. female kids on account of the larger sizeGreen leguminous fodders should be they have to attain. Kids with body sizeoffered adlib. to kids from 15 days onwards. In case the udder is too full, a proportion below normal should be discarded, as theyProvide salt and water to kids at all of the milk should be drawn from as seldom prove good breeders when mature.times. Additional concentrates should be otherwise the weight of the udder willgiven to bucks and does during breeding cause discomfort to the animals. As soon They should be fed well at all ages to keepseason. Care should be taken to meet the as there is teats should be held by the them in good condition, but excessivenutrient requirements as recommended. hand and pressed into their mouths. feeding should be avoided, particularly Once they have drawn a little of the when they are old because, if fat, theyProtection Goats against diseases: milk, it will not be long before they take become sluggish and are slow breeders. to the normal methods of suckling. Where the animal is unduly fat, its grain• Be on the alert for signs of illness ration should be cut. At one year, a buck such as reduced feed intake, Generally, male kids are heavier than the should receive 1.8 kg of grain mixture fever, abnormal discharge female kids. At birth, a male kid of the the allowance being increased by 50 per or unusual behavior. Beetal breed will weigh about 3 kg and a cent during the breeding season. A liberal female kid about 2-3 kg. For the first three amount of fodder should be given. An• Consult the nearest veterinary aid or four days after kidding, goat’s milk average of 7 to 8 kg. of green fodder per centre for help if illness is suspected. like cow’s milk is considered unsuitable day should be adequate for a full grown for human consumption. This milk, the Jamunapari buck when entirely stall fed.• Protect the animals against so-called colostrums, is yellowish in Take care of new born kids by common diseases. appearance and is viscous’ it coagulates providing guard rails. on boiling. It is nature’s first provision• In case of outbreak of contagious of food for the new born and it must be • Treat / disinfect the naval cord diseases, immediately segregate the given to the kids whether they are to with tincture of iodine as soon sick animals from healthy one and take be reared on the goat or artificially. as it is cut with a sharp knife. necessary disease control measures. Colostrums acts as a laxative and, because • Protect the kids from extreme• Deworm the animals regularly. of its large contents of vitamin A and weather conditions, particularly serum globulin, it confers immunity during the first two months.• Examine the faces of adult animals to against certain diseases. When about detect eggs of internal parasites and two weeks old, kids begin to nibble • Dehorn the kids during first treat the animals with suitable drugs. green food or dry fodder, and it would two weeks of age. be well to see that small quantities of• Provide clean and uncontaminated these are within their easy reach at this • Male kids should be castrated for feed and water for minimizing time. It is also important that kids are better quality meat production. the health disorders. allowed plenty of open air and sunlight. • Vaccinate the kids as per the• Strictly follow the recommended In the hot weather, this can best be done by recommended schedule. vaccine schedule as given in keeping them in an enclosure build round Vaccination Program Section. a tree so that they may also be provided • Wean the kids at the age of 8 weeks. with shade. The enclosure should be largeGoat Breeding Care: enough to allow them plenty of exercise. • Proper selection of kids on the basis of At the age of 2 to 3 months, the suckling initial body weight and weaning weight• It should be planned to obtain 3 may be practically discontinued and at should be initiated by maintaining kidding in 2 years period by adopting four months the kids should be completely appropriate records for replacing optimal management conditions. weaned because by this time they will the culled adult stock as breeders. become fit like the older goats to eat• For every 25 does one buck should solid food, although they may as well • Additional feed requirements of be provided in one breeding season. be allowed to suckle a little longer. lactating does must be ensured for proper nursing of all the piglets born.• Breed the animals 12 hours after Male kids, unless they are required for the onset of the first symptoms of breeding purposes, should be castrated Marketing: heat for maximum conception. at the age of 2 to 3 months for it has The marketable product of goat farming been proved that castration improved the includes the fattened kids, manure,• Unreadable animals must be quality of meat. Otherwise, they should culled animals. Marketing avenues examined thoroughly as directed be kept separated from the female kids. for the above products are slaughter by veterinary doctor for prompt The rearing of kids may be either houses and individual meat consuming elimination of causes for anoestrus natural or by hand rearing and each customers and agriculture farms. or cull them if necessary. has its advantages and disadvantages. In India, it is the natural method that is Therefore, availability of either slaughteringCare of Goats during pregnancy: usually practiced and this consists of in facilities or traders who will purchase liveIn advanced stage of pregnancy the leaving the kid to take what amount of animals should be ensured to convertdoes must be transferred to either milk it can obtain from its mother. the fatteners into wholesome meatkidding pens or separately earmarked and meat products. Further, demandspace for kidding with in the main shed Hand rearing is resorted to when weaning is for manure from nearby agricultureafter thoroughly disinfecting it. After practiced or when the goat dies. There are farms must also be ensured.kidding, the does should be provided two methods of hand rearing’ one consistswith warm bran mash for two days. of feeding the kid with a bottle and theJuly / Show Issue 2017 33page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

F E AT U R E S roosters fighting and insufficient places for them to hide can also be stressful.LECSEAGHCYGIRCISNEKGTESNMTSOORE He further stressed the need to keep different types of chicken breedsA POULTRY farmer says producing a 70g high-protein egg a day for a in one place or chicken house.bird weighing less than 2kg is a mammoth task that can take its toll. “If you’ve got a hi-line or red shaverBy Noel Iyombwa chickens they may continue laying through winter without a break. OlderAnd Mr. Kinsley Kachenjela said that the most productive laying hens is the breeds and bantams tend to take a well- confining free range chickens for a steepest. You’ll find ex-battery hens won’t earned rest, particularly when they are minimum of 72 hours is a catalyst lay many eggs after their second season. moulting in autumn. Each breed has afor the chickens to lay more eggs. Heavier breeds can still be laying well slightly different personality. Try a few after five years, but still not as well as they to see which suits you best, “he said.He explained that if chickens are free did in their first two years, he added.ranging and have gotten used to laying Make sure you give your chickens So you think your chicken isn’t playingsomewhere other than their nest box, they’ll somewhere they want to come home to well? Maybe they’re not. Laying eggs is ahold on to their next egg surprisingly for lay. However many nest boxes you give daylight sensitive business. Commerciala long time in the hope that they will be them, they’ll all try to use the same one, egg production uses artificial light toable to get to their favorite nesting spot. possibly at the same time. Sometimes trick the chicken into laying consistently“If egg numbers drop I keep the females they’ll form a squabbly queue, with the through cold seasons. You don’t needin their run for a week to get them top chicken getting to lay first “he stated. a rooster to get your chicken to layreaccustomed to laying in the box and eggs, only if you want those eggs tothen let them out to free range daily again. He noted that improving their environment be fertile. Here are some things to tryI’m always surprised at the increase in can lead to more eggs so a farmer should if you’re suffering a lack of eggs:egg numbers,” said Mr. Kachenjela. always try to reduce stress on chickens Don’t believe me because you can’t find by avoiding overcrowding them and that the eggs? If your dog has a very glossyHe explained that the drop-off rate for coat, bright eyes and fruity farts, you’ve got your number one suspect. You could try following the chicken when you let them out, as an alternative to keeping them confined. In my experience this can be a long, laborious and frustrating search. Chicken can lead you a merry dance and be very wily. You may be lucky though and find a very happy chicken sitting on a pile of 20 or so eggs of indeterminate age. How you do this depends on your chicken house set up. I’m not suggesting battery hen style confinement here. Just an arrangement where you can locate all the nesting alternatives. 1. KEEP YOUNG HENS Young h ay the most eggs. Each year a hen lays she’ll lay fewer eggs than the previous year. 2. DEAL WITH BROODY CHICKEN QUICKLY Chicken usually go broody between October and February, but some chicken seem to like sitting on the nest more than anything else in life. It’s notoriously contagious in the chicken run. Once one starts, all the others want a piece of the inaction. Get some fertile eggs for her to sit on somewhere away from the rest of the flock. If you don’t want chicks, break the broodiness or lend your broody chicken to someone who does want to raise them. 3. IMPROVE NEST BOX COMFORT Damp or mouldy bedding, itchy mites or too much light make for an unattractive nest box in a chicken’s eyes.. All those feathers can hide a multitude of sins. Pick your hens up from time to time to find out if they feel fat or skinny. Producing a 70g high-protein egg a day for a bird weighing less than 2kg is a mammoth task that can take its toll. Chicken are omnivorous and benefit from daily greens, grains and grubs. They’ll eat plenty while they’re free ranging but burn a fair amount off on their long- distance hikes foraging for provisions. Provide high quality rations and you and your chickens will reap the rewards.July / Show Issue 2017 34page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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F E AT U R E S lay eggs every month however only supply day old and point of eggs andBLACK delivers to clients within Lusaka.AUSTRALORPS He disclosed that Black Australorps are easy and cheap to rear as they only requireCHICKEN REARING vaccine once at five weeks and do not contract diseases easily and they highYouths especially school leavers should always endeavor to demand as most people are preferring them as compared to other chicken species.start their own businesses and employ others instead of waiting He urged other youths to engage in poultryto find employment or depend on government says a 22 year old or any other farming activities because they can never go wrong.He intends topoultry farmer w. By Noel Iyombwa study bio medical engineering next year and hopes to leave the business in theAfter completing his secondary school there are easy to keep and don’t hands of his relatives. According to Petat Chundu Secondary School in 2013 easily contract diseases like any other Chickens website, Black Australorp is ain Choma, Robert Ngwira did not want broiler and other types of chickens. fantastic chicken breed and most of theto waste time by roaming around He first started with 150 birds and by backyard poultry keepers like to raise them.looking for a job or indulging in bad then he had no incubator to hatch thevices like most youths, he decided eggs so business was a little bit difficult They are also an ideal breed for theto start poultry farming specifically and expensive as he had to take the novice domestic keepers. Generally Blackdealing in Black Australorps chickens. eggs for hatching elsewhere at a fee. Australorps are good looking, hardy, “When I just started it was very difficult easygoing and highly prolific layers. Their“After completing my grade twelve I did because I did not have experience in name Black Australorp, is a combinationnot want to just stay at home waiting for the poultry business and I was lacking of Orpington and Australian. During thesomething to do. I was thinking of what an incubator so I had to take the eggs early 1900s they were developed fromto do before I went to college so in 2015 to either to the University of Zambia or English Black Orpingtons by Australianwith the help of my family members i elsewhere for hatching which was very breeders. Black Australorp have beendecided to venture into poultry farming expensive in terms of transportation recognized by the American poultryand specifically rearing black australorps and paying for the process. As a result of Association as a standard breed in 1929chickens. Fortunate enough we have a these challenges the mortality rate for the although they were imported to Americafamily land in Lusaka’s ten miles area chickens was a bit high, “he lamented. in 1920s. Now it is one of the best prolificfew kilometers from the central business layer breeds. The Black Australorpdistrict along the great north road. So I With time the number of chickens kept characteristics are described below.had no problem with where I would be on increasing and improving hencekeeping the chickens. The farm is just in February this year he acquired an Every chicken breed have some specifichundred meters away from the main road incubator with a capacity of 552 eggs. He characteristics. The characteristics of Blackwhich makes it easy for me to transport says the response is overwhelming and Australorp chicken breed are listed below.the chickens for sell to the city, “he said. has clients countrywide as far as Solwezi Physical Characteristics Black Australorps in North Western Province, Nakonde in are large, heavy and very beautiful. TheyMr. Ngwira explains that he chose Muchinga Province to mention but a few. have close fitting feathers. They are softblack australorps chickens because Mr. Ngwira supplies 480 point of feathered chicken with an upright stance. They have well rounded breasts and deep bodies. Black Australorps are broad across the saddles and shoulders. Both hens and roosters hold their compact tails high. Their bright red faces and black feathers with a beetle green sheen give them a striking look, which has make them different from other breeds. They have red colored wattles and single combs. Their combs have not more than seven serrations and they always keep it upright. The faces of Black Australorp chickens are totally feather free and smooth. Legs are black or slate- blue grey colored. Their eyes are preferably black, beaks are dark. The underside of the feet of Black Australorp chickens is white. A large sized Black Australorp rooster weights about 3.6 to 4.5 kilogram and a large sized hen weights about 3.6 to 4.5 kilogram. DUAL PURPOSE Black Australorps are dual purpose chickens, they are good layers and also suitable for meat production. Their meat is very tasty and they are well fleshed with white skin. Black Australorp hens lay medium sized and light brown colored eggs. Hens can lay for a couple of years. Generally a healthy hen can lay about 200 eggs in a season. But most of the people who raise backyard chickens, keep some Black Australorps in their flock mainly for their beauty and gentle nature. 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F E AT U R E S pests can feed before storage, especially where shelling is done mechanically. If fine materialsOPTIONS OF MITIGATING are present, they prevent air drawn into theSEASONAL LOW GRAIN grain from outside to move more uniformlyPRICES By Brian Malambo through the grain and can lead to moisture build up. Moisture buildup is the first step inThe just ended farming season (2016- 1. SANITATION grain quality deterioration and is major cause 2017) delivered a biggest harvest of grain spoilage. Clean, whole grain helps on record in Zambia, as a result it a) Cleaning the storage room/Shed in pest management, but also is important in has led to equally big fall in prices proper aeration of the grain during storage.from as high as K100.00 last season to as Stored grain pest infestations rarely begin inlow of less than K50.00 for a 50kg bag of the field, most develop from small numbers 2. STACKING THE GRAINmaize. The price of soyabeans has dropped of pests already present in or around farmeven much lower. At such prices, it is nearly store room. An effective sanitation program Most farmers, store grain in bags and theimpossible for farmers to sustain their can greatly reduce or eliminate the chance bags then stacked. Stacking should be donefarming operations and never mind making of having serious problems with pests. in way that allows aeration that lead to longprofit at such prices. Government is trying life. The stacks should not be too high -sayto play its part to encourage exports to east Ensure that the storage room as well as 3m high- as this increases pressure andAfrica where there is a maize shortage. other grain handling equipment (bags, reduces aeration on the bags at the bottom. pallets, tarpaulins etc.) are free of leftover Where possible the bags should be stackedWe hope (and pray) this will be a success. grain. Even small amounts of mouldy or on pallets to allow are flow at the bottomHowever, farmers still have to find ways insect-infested grain left from last season too. The stacks should be in section to allowof surviving even in a situation as this. The in grain bags can contaminate the new passages for air flow, inspection and makeoptions available to the farmers are limited. grain. Cracks and/or holes must be sealed grain handling easy. It is important to limit theOne option is processing-so called adding completely. Any old grain must be kept number of times that the grain is handled.value- even with the bumper harvest that has separate and treated if necessary.led to 50% reduction in price of maize, the Sweep and remove grain dust from the 3. Chemical protection and treatmentprice of mealie meal has not reduced by 50%, inside, clean the floors, walls, ceilings andbut this requires long term investment and other places where insects can hide. Spray Insecticide treatment should always be parttherefore not feasible for a seasonal responce. the room with an insecticide that is meant for of the storage process. First, as mentioned storage grain pests before putting the grain earlier spray the store room, then treatThe other option is to export, this is only in, if possible fumigate the storage room. the grain just before storing it. Grain thatpossible for “big” cooperate farmers is treated long before storage will haveand farmers living near boarder areas Check for roof leaks by looking for light less insecticide on it when the it is finallywith countries where prices are better. coming into the storage room/shed such stored. Some of the insecticide will be lostThe third option and most practical leaks commonly lead to sections of spoiled before storage. The insecticide should bethat is available is on-farm storage grain. If the floor is not water proof put a applied after the grain has been dried.and wait for the prices to raise. tent or plastic on the floor to stop ground moisture from getting to the grain. Grain driers generate enough heat toA wise head will always know that prices Clean the areas outside the storage room rapidly degrade insecticides applied todo rise as the marketing season progress and beneath floors (for elevated floors). grain prior to the drying process.and the excess stock has been used up. Debris and grain spills outside the storage After the stacking, spray the surface (top andSo farmers who are able to store their room encourage rodents and insects which sides) of the stacks to control insects that entergrains can get better prices for their crops can then enter the store room. Clear weeds the grain after stacking. The surface treatmentlater on. Where cash flow is a problem that are growing around storage room, should not be disturbed, since it provides thethe farmer can sell some part of the grain they are ideal sites for rodents to hide. Do protective barrier against insect infestations.to ease cash flow and keep the rest. not keep animal feed close to the grain Surface treatment will not control an store, it can be a source of infection. established insect infestation already inTo store grain successfully and maintain stored grain. In case the already infestedthe quality, the grain needs to be protected b). Cleaning the grain grain, fumigation is the most convenientfrom insects, rodents, weather, self-heating, and cost effective way of controlling them.fungal moulds and mycotoxins. There First the grain must be dry enough for storageare some basic on-farm grain storage periods of more than 6 months. The optimum However, fumigation is toxic to humansprinciples that need to be followed to moisture content is below 13% for Zambian and must be done by a trained person.ensure aeration and temperature control temperatures. If there is no dryer, keeping Important factors to bear in mind forand create a better storage environment. the grain outside (Fig 1) for 3 weeks or so successful fumigation include leaks-canSo in this article I thought we can review will allow the it to dry enough for storage. lead to under fumigation and poor control,the following key ones below. The grain should be clean enough, grain temperature must be above 15oC without foreign material, before to ensure proper evaporation and easy1. Sanitation being put in bags and stored. flow of air (gas) to cover all the grain.2. Stacking in during storage There are several insecticides available in3. Chemical Protection and treatment After shelling, the grain should be further Zambia for control of insects in stored grain.4. Monitoring cleaned to remove fine materials on which Powder formulations are ideal for small quantities less than 3 ones, while liquid onesJuly / Show Issue 2017 40page | www.agribusinessnews.media are good for large quantities. Always read the label for rate and application instructions. 4. Monitoring Stored grain should be checked regularly for temperature, moisture, insects and molds. Inspect stored grain every 1-2 weeks. If the storage is very good and can be sealed (e.g. silos) the interval can be increased to 3-4 weeks. A number of tools such as grain probes are available that can be used to get samples for inspection. Samples should be taken from a number of different locations in the store room. Areas near the vents will have higher insects and rodents, while areas near the middle of the stack will have more mould, moisture and higher temperatures. In conclusion, good on farm storage, can help maintain the quality of the grain and allow the farmer to sell his grain when the price is right and help increase his income. This can be the difference between surviving and closing shop. Agri-Business News

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F E AT U R E SWhat does Min-Till Conservation Farming OfferFarmers and the Small-scale Sector? And Aclose look at Zero TillageA THOROUGH understanding of conventional small-scale agriculturein its various forms reveals that highly significant value leakages occur inthe production chain from land preparation through to harvest.In essence Min-till Conservation Farming delivers from farmers the world over. They want to increase immediate productivity gains to adopters because yields, feed their families, drive down costs, reduce the system enables them to reduce the incremental the burden of laborious tasks, make more money, accumulation of these losses which individually survive adverse climatic conditions, ride out the crests may have a marginally negative impact on yield and troughs of market turbulence, have ready access but in combination become highly significant. to sound technical advice and be linked to input suppliers, markets and other agricultural services. The extent of these losses depend on local circumstances and will vary considerably from farm to farm and In Zambia we have 300,000 adopters to date and it from region to region but for the most part their is worth noting that none of these households have minimization or elimination irrespective of their been coerced with incentives to adopt the practices extent fall, within most farmer’s control to resolve. other than the provision of technical know-how and the realization of the significant benefits that arise. Min-till Conservation Farmingdelivers what we have been seeking for decades, a simple and practical technology ADP Zero Till Equipment (Direct that is adoptable by all farmers irrespective of their seeding with zero pre-tillage) resource status and the size of their farming operations. Zero Till planters for ox famers were first The practices enables most farmer in most seasons to: demonstrated by the CFU in 2007 and are sold by Plant earlier (a crucial benefit), apply on-farm or purchased some agricultural companies in Lusaka. Two or nutrients more accurately, seed more accurately, achieve three models imported from Brazil are available. better emergence and more optimal plant populations, harvest rainfall more effectively, reduce labour inputs and The equipment enables seed and fertilizer to be drilled costs, reduce crop stress in dry spells and make better directly into the soil through moderate residues with use of whatever inputs they can afford to purchase. minimal soil disturbance. Many large commercial farmers use mechanized versions of this equipment. In turn these agronomic benefits deliver higher yields, food security and surplus income which as we see in ZT planters are highly specialized. Understanding the Zambia is driving demand for agricultural inputs, farmer correct seed plates to use for different seeds, regular to farmer service provision and significant investments maintenance, well trained oxen and a thorough by agricultural companies who now recognise that small- grasp of the use of herbicides are essential – Refer scale agriculture offers substantial potential for growth. to page 59 on herbicides. The equipment presently costs between ZMW 9,500 to ZMW 10,000, The concerns of African crop farmers are no differentJuly / Show Issue 2017 42page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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A Q U A C U LT U R EFISH PONDSCONSTRUCTIONjaFiundAsvttRhiesMeenidrgEaaRbggySirntihchgauevilngteuocfrvoreeorrbpanuplmsorinnoengdestutsitcmoutindoelnibivk.eeeersnifyFARMERS have for a long time been 2. Bath tab IT IS A CONTROLED WATER BODYadvised by the government to diversify 3. Shower basin MEANT FOR FISH TO LIVE ANDin their agriculture business unlike just However, slopes are important and shape SURVIVE AS YOUR LIVESTOCKengaging in crop production. of an ideal pond differs with examplesAnd most of the farmers have taken heed given on the nature of slopes. The following is the order of activities into the advice. They are willing to venture WHAT IS A POND pond constructioninto many other different agriculture A pond is an enclosure for fish farming. • Getting water to the site;activities. It is a building which is made with • Clearing the site;POND STRUCTURE EXAMPLES the objective of creating the best • Marking the pond and dikes with1. Wheel barrow crate environmental conditions for fish. : stakes; • Digging the drainage furrow fromJuly / Show Issue 2017 44page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

inside the pond to out; maintain water level necessary for fish from the demarcation to make sure• Digging out the pond bottom; farming the pond is well built.• Building the dikes; • You have to compact after every• Installing the inlets, overflow and CREATING SLOPES FOR WATER layer of 30 cm. you do it by stamping TO DRAIN INTO THE PONDS IS BY on the soil strongly with a handmade drain pipes; GRAVITY IMPORTANT compactor.• Planting grass on the dikes; • Planting grass on the dikes• Building compost cribs. DRAINAGE PIPE / FURROW Plant grass so that the soil of the dikes1. Getting water to the site does not erode awayYou must create a water furrow system INLET AND OUTLET DRAINAGE PIPESbefore constructing the pond. • Install a drainage pipe at the lowest Drainage pipes are an alternative for those who do not want to cut the dikes SUPPLY FURROW level of the pond with a difference of during harvest This must be situated above the pond 1.3m between supply and drainage PLANTING GRASS ON THE DIKES level to be able to supply water to the furrow. Plant grass so that the soil of the dikes pond. It is an open furrow a farmer • Each pond must be independent does not erode away diverts part of the water way to supply with their supply furrow and Building compost crib ponds and for other family needs. One drainage system. You have to build a place for the compost has to carefully plan its layout so that it • Ponds must be filled by supply using wooden stakes passes above the pond’s construction site. furrow and emptied by the drainage Filling your pond for the first time The supply furrow constitutes the main pipe and drainage furrow • After construction is completed and water source required to fill the pond and the pipes are installed, it is time to CLEARING THE SITE fill the pond with water. After you have established a water furrow • Do not forget to put screens on the system and have an idea about the size of supply pipe to keep away unwanted the pond you wish to build, you need to fish. prepare the site before construction can • Now fill the pond gradually with start. You should remove all the grass, water. This is very important the first brush and trees cut and stumps and roots time you fill the pond, because the removed. dikes are still fresh and too much Demarcating the pond and dikes with water at once may break the dikes. stakes. • The pond should be filled at least Demarcating is an important stage in three times to seal the leaks. Once the preparation of pond construction. filled manure can be applied in the One usually starts staking at the drainage crib to create food for the incoming point. Demarcating must show the shape fingerlings size of the dikes and of the bottom of the YOUR POND IS COMPLETE pond. BY ALEX CHOOMPO DIGGING OUT THE POND BOTTOM • After placing the stakes, You know how many centimeters to dig at the drainage point. • At this time you can start building the dikes with the soil from digging out the pond bottom • To dig the bottom of the pond, you have to first dig a channel which passes through the middle of the staked bottom. • The channel goes from the shallowest side of the drainage point in the pond, and through to the final drainage point. • The channel must be open all the time to allow rain water to get out the pond BUILDING THE DIKES • The soil taken while digging the pond bottom will be used to start constructing the dikes. To build the dikes always utilize the best soil possible. • You must carefully follow the stakesJuly / Show Issue 2017 45page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

AGRO MOTI VATIONAL She is someone who has taken up farming to another level. Barely nine months ofHOW CAN YOU being in this field the results have spokenJUMP THE NET OF for themselves (Appearance on CNN, ZNBCDEMOTION IN LIFE? ETC) She literally gets most her knowledge from a dedicated team of agronomists from1. INVEST IN THE RIGHT PRODUCTS great football team. Even if someone special Syngenta Zambia.TIMELY was visiting you that day NEVER suspend Syngenta Zambia is supporting many of the works. these farmers and with the presence ofInvest in a good seed that will yield a better Farming is like trading in stock exchange. a dedicated Vegetable Business Unit atharvest tomorrow. Shares fall and rise. Even if you fall you Syngenta Zambia, farmers have a choice toOne animal you buy today will be a kraal never stop trading. Keep doing it. sample many of its varieties on the Zambianof cows and bulls tomorrow. Suspend your My investment every other day is Market.budget for cosmetics, wigs, designer shoes, in Mentoring and Coaching the next Mrs. Annie Prudence Hachiboola Malambodesigner clothes and buy yourself one millionaires in farming in Africa. is another lady I first met when she wascow. It’s price today will not be the same I will never replace my mission on earth. growing a low Grade tomato crop and shetomorrow. This is called sacrifice. Your was not making it despite her efforts andvision and goal in life is to have a better life 3. ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE little knowledge in the growing of tomatoes.of meaning not a life of regret. Knowledge they say is power. There is Today she is commanding an authority inIf we can all start thinking this way.... no substitute to creating wealth in any Hybrid tomato farming. I have many namesour children will be a great asset to their life following apart from having proper I can mention here from Southern andgeneration. Knowledge in what one does. Your authority Central African region but what I can say is tied to what you know in that subject. is God is in control and many people are2. CREATING WEALTH IS A GAME OF Maria Zaloumis says, ’Sometimes I go to the acquiring knowledge in many spheres inCHOICES farm at midnight just to go and check on farming. irrigation schedules at my tomato farm.’’She 4. BE POSITIVE AND KEEP GOINGBe mindful and remember you are growing does that to make sure everything planned Create life from a bush. Originality andand one day you may not have what you are on that day goes according to plan. Maria is Creation are tied to a positive mindset.wasting today. This must be a daily check up someone I will write about in the next issue. Never listen to mediocre minds that cannotby that aspiring farmer. Your crop may need add value to your life of tomorrow. Youspraying today...do it.Dont go to watch your only have one life and never waste it on doing nothing. We are all called to leave foot prints on this planet but the environment in which we are sometimes maybe completely outside our zone but we are reminded in the book of Exodus 23:20,”Behold,I send an angel before thee,to keep thee in the way, and bring thee into the place which I have prepared.” Finally someone said,”You have not failed until your heart fails.” As you attend this years’ Agricultural show, these are my four (4) words of wisdom to keep you awake in this field of Agribusiness. July is your month of Victory let God fulfil your desires as you walk the talk! Your best harvest ever maybe just a call away! God bless your works dear farmer. Mobile+260-963-905653/+260-977-784515 Email:[email protected] By Eric K. MwendaJuly / Show Issue 2017 46page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News

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GOOD WEATHERCONDITIONS RESPONSIBLE FORZAMBIA’S BUMPER HARVEST-FAOTHE UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation says good weatherconditions in Zambia have contributed to maize productionwhich is forecast at approximately 3 million tonnes.In a report, FAO says despite a 000 hectares of cropped land. neighbouring countries, notably slightly delayed start of seasonal It also noted that control Malawi and Zimbabwe, are also rains, cumulative precipitation operations by the Government forecast to harvest bumper maize between November 2016 and April contained the outbreak. crops, export destinations may need to 2017 was above-average in the main be sought outside of the sub region. maize-producing Central, Eastern and The UN agency however said that Southern provinces, which combined, in the infested areas, production is FAO said food security conditions are contribute to approximately 60 expected to be negatively affected anticipated to improve in 2017/18, percent to the national output. although the impact at the national mostly owing to an expected level is anticipated to be only minimal. increase in the agricultural output. It said, as a result, vegetation conditions in cropped areas, It said additionally, a red locust “However, farming households just prior to the harvest period, outbreak was also reported in more affected by the outbreaks of red show an improvement compared localized areas, but that the damage locusts and the fall army worm may to the previous year, indicating is not expected to be significant. experience more stressed food a likely increase in yields And FAO says the Maize supply security conditions as the pests had and the area harvested. situation is forecast to improve likely dampened production,” it said. in 2017/18 on account of an FAO said an infestation of the anticipated bumper output. invasive fall army worm, which was first detected in late 2016, It said this may result in increased reportedly affected just under 200 export opportunities but that asJuly / Show Issue 2017 50page | www.agribusinessnews.media Agri-Business News