A REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL POLICY OF ZAMBIA AND ITS ALIGNMENT WITH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES: A CASE STUDY OF KASISI AGRICULTURAL TRAINING CENTRE

Norah Chisha and Muchaiteyi Togo
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Norah Chisha: Department of Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria- South Africa
Muchaiteyi Togo: Department of Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria- South Africa

Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture (MJSA), 2023, vol. 7, issue 1, 38-44

Abstract: Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre (KATC) in association with small-scale farmers, has a vital role in fostering sustainable organic practices for sustainable agricultural development. A study was conducted to establish the alignment of sustainable agriculture practices at KATC, with that of the National agricultural policy and, how sustainable practices are implemented by the training institution. The qualitative case study involved seventeen (17) participants who were purposively selected from the target population. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews, observations, and a focus group discussion. A document review on SNAP’s sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) was conducted, and data were analysed using thematic content analysis. The study showed that KATC’s sustainable organic practices such as soil fertility management, soil and water conservation, and pest and disease management were aligned with policy objectives of, increasing crop production, food security, and nutrition, promoting sustainable management and use of natural resources. An integrated approach is essential in implementing SAPs aligned with policy objectives, to enable the effective adoption of SAPs by small-scale farmers and agricultural development. The study recommended specific policies and legislation on sustainable agriculture to influence the implementation of sustainability practices.

Keywords: Sustainable Agricultural Practice; Small-Scale Farmers; Food Security; Climate Change; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26480/mjsa.01.2023.38.44

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