Agroforestry in Zambia

Zambian national strategy papers recommend and describe agroforestry as a climate-resilient production method. However, at present, agroforestry practices are not widespread among the farming communities. To promote the dissemination of agroforestry production methods, the project has built new training facilities at the FTC, and is strengthening the management skills of staff in the Center, and is also guiding smallholder farmers in the establishment of agroforestry production systems.

Das Projekt

Katete is a densely populated agricultural district that is almost completely deforested. Most of the district is farmed by smallholder farmers. Unsustainable land use practices have led to soil erosion, soil depletion and, declining agricultural yields. The project works directly with extension officers from the Department of Agriculture, as well as selected lead farmers, and thousands of “follower” farmers who apply a variety of promoted agroforestry practices on their land.

Projektziele

• The Katete FTC generates sufficient revenue to sustain agroforestry training services
• Extension services support the dissemination of knowledge on agroforestry practices
• Smallholder farmers adopt agroforestry practices in their fields
• The FTC-based approach to agroforestry promotion is ready for upscaling to the national level

Results and Successes

In the first planting season, six thematic training courses were designed and conducted for the extension officers. This led to hundreds of decentralized training courses carried out by these officers. In total, approximately 3,000 farmers were trained in setting up nurseries and tree planting. Approximately 300,000 seedlings were planted throughout the district in the first planting season. The demand for planting material is very high.

Project Partners and Cooperations

• Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)
• Zambian Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI)
• Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO)

Project Partners on Operational Level

• Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)
• District Agricutural Coordination Office (DACO)
• Katete Farmer Training Center (KFTC)

Implementung Institution

unique land use GmbH, Schnewlinstraße 10, 79098 Freiburg

Downlaod Factsheet

Released 17. Apr 2024 as text

Address

Katete Farmer Training Centre
Das Projekt fördert die Betriebsfähigkeit des Farmer Training Center in Katete und die Anwendung agroforstlicher Praktiken auf kleinbäuerlichen Flächen im gesamten Distrikt Katete.
Boma Road
90100 Katete
Sambia

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