Most everyone in Zambia depends on rain for growing corn. Unfortunately the harvest is almost always disappointing. Throughout Africa substandard farming techniques are used at every level. The problems lie in every area, including inadequate watering, poor soil development, inappropriate fertilizing, and poor pest control. |
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Seeds of Hope is providing training in basic agriculture practices that can increase crops in both quality and yield. We have several hectares in Zambia where we have been training people in new agricultural techniques. We have introduced drip irrigation kits and treadle pumps which provide better irrigation to fields, increasing food production all year round. We are seeking to employ better growing techniques throughout the process from ground preparation to fertilization, consistent watering and proper use of pesticides. This will yield a superior vegetable that will sell more easily and for greater profit. The quality could open up additional markets. |
Presently SHIP has 160 acres of land given to us, where agricultural training will be going on as well as other modules of the resource center. In addition to this we are promoting farming in Chipulukusu in the Dambo area as well as at the Mapalo Vineyard. In Kasempa, we are encouraging farming on 14 acres, overseen by John Chilengi and the Kasempa Vineyards. |
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