Chitemene, Fundikila and Hybrid Farming
This is an interesting post:
Chitemene
Chitemene has been well described by several authors (e.g. Peters, 1950; Trapnell, 1953; Stromgaard, 1989). It is a form of 'slash-and-burn' cultivation, but is unique in that the lopped area is much larger than the cropped area. There is some evidence that the system is indigenous to the Zaire-Zambezi watershed, and that […]
Agricultural Gains in Zambia
Harold sends us:
A recent article in The Economist (June 24th 2004) caught our attention, and for the viewing pleasure of the rest of our visitors, below are some key points:
More than 300 Zimbabwean farmers have been welcomed by President Mwanawasa
More than 150 farms are now leased from the Zambian government
One such farmer has invested more […]