Paper presented at the 2009 new zealand agricultural and resource economics society inc. A case study of gliricidia sepium and maize1 by p h thangata and j r r alavalapati2 1 study was conducted and first presented in partial fulfillment of ms degree, university of edinburgh, scotland. Legumes and their use summary legumes and cereals are the two most important flowering plants used in agriculture. Reduction of poverty, protection of the environment, and promotion of equality, democracy and human rights are the principal goals of finlands development cooperation.
Agroforestry and soil conservation needs of smallholders. That study, involving a survey of 200 agricultural producing households in eastern and southern provinces, is one of the few studies in recent. Driven by our vision of a world where all people have viable livelihoods supported by healthy and productive landscapes, our global team of science, research, development, institutional and resource professionals seeks to better combine the science of discovery with the science of delivery. They are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Conference, tahuna conference centre nelson, new zealand. Agroforestry technologies have been extensively researched and introduced to smallholder farmers in zambia for over two decades. The central role of nurseries odi rural development forestry network papers 11 fiv research reports and studies author. Senegal, sierra leone, zambia, uganda and tanzania cabi, 2004. With the future in mind, and considering the project is pushing the boundaries of agroforestry in zambia, the ideal profile of the project manager would be someone who has. Effects of agroforestry on pest, disease and weed control. Zambia s plans to address climate change through agriculture the key activities on agriculture proposed in zambia s intended nationally determined contribution document include the promotion of 1. Agroforestry and soil conservation needs of smallholders in. This study investigated trialing and adoption levels of agroforestry in eastern zambia where agroforestry has been researched and promoted for over two decades.
Leveraging the worlds largest repository of agroforestry science and information, we develop knowledge practices, from farmers fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and. The potential of agroforestry in the high rainfall areas of zambia. Where trees and shrubs cost less than fertilizer food and. To realize this vision, we focus on four key interacting themes. Most of the work of giz is commissioned by the german federal ministry for economic cooperation and. It may include existing native forests and forests established by landholders.
Land degradation and poor soil quality led to low food security in the area, and climate change is anticipated to. Welcome to the zambia forestry and forest industries corporation zaffico limited website. Related with agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia. Issues concerning agroforestry projects for small farmers because most a. This book is a revised and updated version of the agroforestry manual for extension workers with emphasis on small,scale farmers in eastern province, yambia. Agroforestry manual for extension workers in central and lusaka provinces, zambia joseph a. As a result, in zambia customary land cannot be bought or sold and by law has no monetary value. Zaffico is a state owned enterprise soe and a member of the industrial development corporation idc group. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. These guidelines are meant primarily for design, monitoring and evaluation of projects, but the basic principles are applicable in all types of cooperation. Pdf smallscale farmers in zambia are faced with problems of low crop productivity, scarcity of fuel wood and fodder, and subsequently are. Thirty three native multipurpose forest fruit tree species are listed.
Agroforestry and climate change advisor at giz jobwebzambia. In zambia, agroforestry technologies have been trialled at research stations since 1988 and also on farms since 1992 in collaboration with farmers franzel et al. Legumes are useful as human and animal food, as wood, and as soilimproving components of agricultural and agroforestry systems. Dynamics of the charcoal and indigenous timber trade in zambia.
To what extent does tenure security shape agroforestry. Problems experienced in zambia in these three areas are described, as is progress made towards overcoming them. An agroforestry and soil conservation needs assessment survey conducted in southern zambia revealed valuable insight into needs, constraints and development options as perceived by. Its a completed product that i can continue to look back on for years to come. An agroforestry and soil conservation needs assessment survey conducted in southern zambia revealed valuable insight into needs, constraints and. According to the lands act 1995, all land in zambia belongs to the state. Agroforestry in sustainable agricultural systems examines the environmental and social conditions that affect the roles and performance of trees in field and forestbased agricultural production systems. Agroforestry practices have been successful in subsaharan africa and in parts of the united states. Factors influencing adoption of agroforestry among. Assessing farmer innovations in agroforestry in eastern zambia. Agroforestry handbook for the world agroforestry centre 774 view agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia 1,019 view ulamp extension approach samsamwater 919 view agroforestry study visit to malawi and zambia, 2030 january 2002 1,321 view. Examples include tree crops, agroforestry and conservation farming practices, many of which also provide benefits to the environment. Agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia world.
Although the statistics are conflicting, the bulk of zambia s land is held under customary tenure. I often think of zambia grows as the only project during service that is truly goatproof. To reduce the environmental problems, the potential of alley cropping and pigeon peas replacing the existing cropping systems was analyzed by the use of. This website helps you to achieve your career dream by linking you to vacancies from top companies in zambia. Kandulu forest department lusaka province, zambia gillian kabwe copperbelt university, zambia marja ojanen finnish embassy, zambia. It is a flexible concept, involving both small and largesized land holdings.
This intentional combination of agriculture and forestry has varied benefits, including increased biodiversity and reduced erosion. The four districts were purposely selected because they are icrafs research focal areas. Agroforestry practices in zambia the zambian component of the lake tanganyika integrated management programme focuses on sedimentation control in. Impact of fertilizer tree fallows in eastern zambia evergreen.
Project officer norad project, eastern and southern africa region, based in lusaka, zambia about our organization the world agroforestry centre icraf is a center of scientific excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees. Moise, phd, mph1 author affiliation 1 department of geography and regional studies, university of miami, florida, usa 2 worldfish, zambia citation. As such, it plays a critical role in advancing agroforestry to enhance the nations economy and its agricultural. Agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia 2nd ed.
Manure management, integrated soil fertility management isfm. Country projects world agroforestry transforming lives. Factors affecting adoption of agroforestry and evergreen agriculture in southern africa we st o n m w as e 1, abel sefasi 1, joyce njoloma 2, betserai i. My favorite feature of wordpress insights is the list of search terms that people have used that somehow direct them to zambia grows. A manual for improving fish production in northern zambia. Agroforestry research and development in southern africa. Dynamics of the charcoal and indigenous timber trade in zambia a scoping study in eastern, northern and northwestern provinces occasional paper 86 davison j. Eastern zambia is mainly composed of the valley areas that have altitudes, which range from 300m to 600m above sea level, and the plateau with altitudes ranging from 900m to 1200m.
Country staff world agroforestry transforming lives. This paper discusses the importance of agroforestry research with regard to. The agroforestry strategic framework pdf, 562 kb is a roadmap for agroforestry services usda provides to landowners through its conservation programs. We find that the literature available provides evidence supporting increased use of agroforestry and conservation agriculture in both countries. In zambia, agroforestry research started in the late 1980s and was introduced onfarm in 1992 and through extension in 1997. Better life alliance bla, funded by usaids feed the future initiative, was a food security project implemented in the luangwa valley in the eastern province of zambia in an area with communal lands for 63 cheifdoms surrounding national parks and protected forest.
It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Trees can access groundwater at greater depth compared with crops, which can significantly lessen the. In northern zambia through integrated farming systems a manual for improving fish production in northern zambia through integrated farming systems authors albert nsonga, phd2 and imelda k. Part of the solution to address low land productivity is the development of new agroforestry technologies. Pdf factors affecting adoption of agroforestry and. However, there is need for capacity building to raise farmers level of awareness on the new innovation and a common. We investigated the influence of household and institutional factors on trialing and adoption of agroforestry technologies.
Pdf factors influencing adoption of agroforestry among. Impact of fertilizer tree fallows in eastern zambia. A green belt of vegetation cover around the lake victoria basin within smallscale holdings. Pdf why is adoption of agroforestry stymied in zambia. The vi agroforestry programme in kenya, tanzania and uganda. In zambia, maize planted outside the tree canopy produced.
Its rare to see much game in the villages, but it does exist. Agroforestry technologies have been extensively researched and introduced to. Current efforts need to be expanded to incorporate csa practices in crops, livestock and fisheries. We have seen monkeys and zebras, as well as, more commonly, snakes and chameleons. Various types of ecological settings for agroforestry are analyzed within temperate and tropical regions.
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