At the current rate of population and demographics, we need to double food production over the next two decades. Thus, the demand for aquaculture will surely increase in the future, which in turn, fuels the growth of the aquafeed industry.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/11/02/alternative-aquafeed-to-conventional-fish-oil-to-open-new-doors-in-fish-farming/

Analysis paralysis or paralysis by analysis is simply the 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴(𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴) a situation which may lead to indecisiveness or inaction. This eventually prevents a project or idea from coming to fruition.

A would-be farmer suffering from analysis paralysis gets trapped in the process of overanalysing information needed to make a decision such that they procrastinate and never act upon these plans.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/29/analysis-paralysis-a-killer-of-your-farming-aspirations/

Indigenous chickens are mostly kept under a free-range system in small flocks of less than 30 birds. They are more adapted to local conditions than the hybrids but have a lower productivity. Breeding indigenous chickens for improvement of the breed is very feasible for the specialist.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/20/improved-management-in-raising-indigenous-chickens-roadrunners/

Today I will describe how you can rear 1200 indigenous/ village/ kienyeji chickens in a year successfully without a headache. With this method you can be churning out 200 birds every month for sale and laugh all the way to the bank.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/22/how-to-produce-200-indigenous-kienyeji-village-chickens-every-month-like-a-boss/

Why do cattle chew their cud? What is cud? Are they born knowing how to do it? What triggers this response?

For us humans with our simple stomachs, it can be a little hard to understand what goes on in the digestive system of a ruminant animal. You may have thought about these questions – and others – before, but it may have been hard to find clear answers. Let’s spend some time talking about cattle and their cud!

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/06/why-do-cattle-chew-the-cud/

Garlic is grown as a multipurpose crop in Zimbabwe. It is commonly used as a flavouring additive in meaty relishes, sauces, soups and also as a medical remedy to treat flu, blood pressure. Garlic is not very popular in open vegetable markets but can be found in most reputable supermarkets. This guideline informs existing and potential growers of how best to grow garlic.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/04/ultimate-garlic-cultivation-guide/

Pumpkins have always been a traditional favourite amongst Zimbabwean farmers regardless of the size of the farm enterprise. Pumpkins are grown for both commercial and domestic consumption. Pumpkins can be part of any meal or may be eaten as a snack. In Zimbabwe, pumpkins can be grown in any geographical location although soil fertility is always a significant determinant of yield output. This guideline is designed to give a simplified description of how best to grow pumpkins.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/02/ultimate-pumpkin-cultivation-guide/

Lemongrass has long been used as a flavouring in Asian style cooking, the citrus-like flavour of the lemongrass herb powder or dried leaf adding a unique element to the meal.

The lemongrass plant derives its name from its distinct lemony scent and taste.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/12/top-24-health-wonders-of-lemongrass/

Recycling diverts resources such as plastic, paper, glass and aluminum away from our natural environments, like the ocean. It diverts usable materials from ending up in landfill where its value is lost forever and the resources that went into extracting it and processing it are wasted. Recycling also helps to keep precious resources in circulation rather than constantly relying on raw materials from our natural environments.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/10/what-are-the-benefits-of-recycling/

The advantage of engaging in strawberry farming is that generally, it has a small supply base which implies easier access to markets. In addition, the markets are diverse ranging from export (overseas and regional) and formal domestic (retail and hospitality entities) and informal markets such Mbare Musika and ordinary vendors. Strawberry farming however, is very technical for it to be rewarding and the following are the most essential.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/10/08/strawberry-farming-guide/