Zambia Agribusiness Society

Food industry is big in India, which employs more than 50% of its total workforce in agriculture and its allied industries, contributing to about 20% of India’s GDP. Such a huge industry has its downside; India generates around 350 million tonnes of agricultural waste every year along with a range of up to 35% of losses from both pre- and post-harvest. To manage this colossal industry, the use of technology along with farm management strategies have been employed. Introduction - Agriculture and Farm Management Manufacturing and food production are at record highs. The global agricultural market had a value of $11.287 billion in 2021 and is projected to increase by 18.814.21 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 10.7%. The US and China are followed by India, which is ranked second in terms of volume, second in global farm exports, and first in net cropped area. India exports agricultural products and processed food to more than 120 other nations. From March to June 2020, India exported 3....

For any diet-conscious person, fat is the ultimate villain. However, with the advent of fat replacers or fat substitutes, consumers have a unique opportunity to enjoy the taste and texture of high-fat foods without unnecessary cholesterol, calories, or fat. According to Allied Market Research, the global fat replacers market is projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2022 to 2031. Rise in demand for low-calorie dietary items and innovative food components has boosted the growth of the market. Fat replacements offer the opportunity for people to reduce their intake of fat-rich foods and enjoy reduced-fat formulations of foods without compromising their basic food selection patterns. Today, traditional, and new ingredients along with new technologies offer tasty, flavourful foods such as cooling oils, salad, ice creams, bakery products, and cheese that are reduced in fat or contain no fat at all. The major reason behind the popularity of fat replacers is ...

When it comes to marketing for your small business, there are so many options to choose from! It can be difficult to figure out what works best for you and your business. In this article, we'll discuss 10 digital marketing solutions that you might want to take advantage of in the future. Introduction Digital marketing is one of the most important aspects of any business. It helps to attract new customers and keep them engaged. There are a number of digital marketing solutions that businesses can use to improve their visibility and reach. Some of the most common solutions include website design, online advertising, and social media marketing. The best way to determine which solution is right for your business is to consult with an experienced digital marketer. He or she can help you find the best way to reach your target audience. SEO Digital marketing is the process of creating and deploying an effective strategy to drive traffic and leads to sales through the use of di...

Growing grain for cattle — who eat grass, not grain — is one of the worst idea humans have had. The ongoing destruction of the globe’s rainforests has been brought into devastating focus by the Amazonian blazes. One of the chief mainstream responses has been: “Stop eating meat.” On the face of it, that’s an understandable response. Much forest destruction is caused by agriculture, mostly livestock farming. About 80% of Amazonian soya grown is for cattle feed. About 60% of the cleared land is used for pasture. Horrendous. But “Stop eating meat” is a simplistic response that ignores the bigger problem: destructive agriculture. We’ve been increasingly dividing diets into plant vs animal. It’s a split that fits nicely into social media virtue-signalling and current (insanely misguided) nutritional advice. It’s an ideological division. Viewing this sort of compartmentalising through the prism of rainforest concerns highlights its unhelpfulness. There’s no debate; growing grain for c...

  Dear fellow pig farmers, If your farm is in any of the categories below, then it’s time to make some adjustment for profitability. 1. If you have more pigs than you can feed properly then they will soon lead you to losses. Make some adjustments, increase the feeds or reduce the number to meet the available feeds. 2. If you are feeding your pigs on good nutritious feeds, but they are not gaining weight (i.e. Commercial breeds gain up to 100kg or above in 6 months from birth.) Then perhaps it’s time to look for a trusted breeder to get you commercial breeds for profitability. "It is said even if you give all the nutrition in the world to a goat, it can never be as fat as an elephant because it only has growth characteristics of a goat." 3. If you have been allowing everyone into your farm it’s time to lock its gate and major on e-commerce or have a sales point away from the pig units to simply avoid losing your farm to infections such as African Swine Fever (Lift ...

The variety of possibilities available while looking for " pest control near me " might easily overwhelm one. Choosing the best bug exterminator can take some time for some people because pest control firms differ in terms of customer care, cost, and environmental standards. We've put together a concise list of the top pest control companies to use in 2023 to save you some time. Sometimes a bug infestation might get so bad that no amount of DIY will be able to save you. Utilizing pest control services becomes vital in such a circumstance.   However, you shouldn't contact the first pest control provider that pops up on your search list. It's critical to choose the best pest control provider, and in this article, we've provided some advice to help you do just that.   Important Information to Consider Before Hiring a Pest Control Company   Let's examine the crucial elements you need to take into account before employing pest control services. ...

All plants vary in their water requirements according to their size and growth stage as well as the length of their maturity and time of year of maximum growth. Possibly no other major crop varies in its sensitivity to water stress based on growth stage than potatoes. Irrigation recommendations at key production periods are based on the S-shaped growth curves of roots, vines and tubers. Soil moisture requirements are related to different growth stages. 1. Pre-planting to Planting: A pre-plant irrigation is often recommended for two reasons. First, soil moisture should be about 70 to 80% field capacity. This will bear-saturate the field, allowing some room for rains. This level amounts to around a quarter of the allowable deficit of the soil. Soil moisture should be acceptable to support the developing roots after planting and reach emergence. Another benefit from a “pre-irrigation” is the breaking down of clods and clumps for better planting. 2. Planting to Pre-emergence (Sprouti...

Branding is a marketing strategy that establishes an identity for a company or product, creating and maintaining the value of the brand. Not only does branding help to create awareness of your company and products, it also helps you to find new customers and increase revenue. But if you're not careful, outdated practices can actually turn consumers off of your brand. This article will outline some mistakes you might be unknowingly making in your current marketing strategy as well as provide tips on how to avoid them in the future! Seven Outdated Branding Practices It's time to stop using outdated branding practices. There are seven outdated branding practices that you need to stop using if you want to stay at the forefront of your industry. 1. Using dated logos and designs 2. Using generic or inaccurate words 3. Not having a website or online presence 4. Not using social media platforms to promote your brand 5. Not regularly updating your marketing materials 6...