Wheat Production and Research in Zambia: Constraints and Sustainability
1994
Muyanga, Samson (Mt. Makulu Central Research Station, Chilanga (Zambia))
This paper reviews trends in wheat research and production in Zambia, highlighting the successes, bottle-necks, and future plans of the wheat research program. Zamibia, generally, is experiencing a rapid increase in wheat consumption and production. The importation of wheat to supplement consumer demand is declining due to increased domestic production levels and new government policies. With liberalized economic policies, the future of wheat research and production seems to be bright. The Zambia Seed Company now faces competition from seed companies in neighboring countries. The producer price of wheat has sharply increased, implying that more farmers will venture into wheat production while the registered wheat growers may expand their current production area. Wheat production in Zambia is characterized by low yield levels as a result of the following constraints: low management levels, disease, poor soils, lack of foreign exchange, inadequate extension services, and poor loan facilities
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