Agroforestry Extension Resources

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Agroforestry extension manual for eastern Zambia (2nd ed.)
Samuel Simute, C.L. Phiri and Bo Tengnäs. 1998. RELMA TH No. 17. ISBN 9966-896-36-8. 254 + 10 pp.

Agroforestry manual for extension workers in Central and Lusaka provinces, Zambia
Joseph A. Banda, Penias Banda and Bo Tengnäs. 1997. RELMA TH No. 14. ISBN 9966-896-31-7. 281 + 14 pp.

Agroforestry extension manual for northern Zambia
Henry Chilufya and Bo Tengnäs. 1996. RELMA TH No. 11. ISBN 9966-896-23-6. 244 + 14 pp.

Agroforestry manual for extension workers in Southern Province, Zambia
Jericho Mulofwa, Samuel Simute and Bo Tengnäs. 1994. RELMA TH No. 4. ISBN 9966-896-14-7. 209 + 14 pp.

These are very good examples of extension manuals. The website states "RELMA has produced agroforestry manuals for agricultural extension agents for many years. Most well known are the four manuals for different parts of Zambia. They describe agroforestry techniques suitable for the climate and adapted to the farming system of each region. They also present information on indigenous and exotic tree species suitable for agroforestry. The manuals are all well illustrated and written in a language that is easy to understand. Although they are produced for a fairly limited geographical area, they may also be of use in other areas where climatic conditions are similar."

  • Available in print from RELMA in ICRAF, ICRAF House, UN Avenue, P.O. Box 30677, Nairobi 00100, KENYA
    Tel: +254 20 524400/524418,  Fax: +254 20 524401/524001
  • RELMA's website is: http://www.relma.org

Cover page and contents for E.Zambia manual.

 

CONTENTS:

Foreword.vii
Acknowledgements.ix

PART I: AGROFORESTRY
1. Introduction1.1 The need for agroforestry in Eastern Zambia
1.2 Benefits of agroforestry
1.3 Profile of Eastern Province
2. Tree and crop interaction.,
2.1 Introduction
2.2 How trees improve soils
2.3 The crop component
2.4 The tree component
3. Socio-economic issues in agroforestry
3.1 Cultural background
3.2 Traditional power structure and local governance
3.3 Tenure issues in relation to agroforestry
3.4 Gender
4. Agroforestry technologies and practices
4.1 Trees in homesteads and around institutions
4.2 Trees on boundaries and as windbreaks
4.3 Natural shelterbelts
4.4 Woodlots
4.5 Fodder banks
4.6 Improved fallows
4.7 Live fences and hedges
4.8 Trees, shrubs and grasses on conservation structures
4.9 Tees in cropland
4.10 Beekeeping (apiculture)
4.11 Sustainable management of miombo woodlands
5. Experiences in agricultural and forestry extension in Eastern Province
5.1 Historical background
5.2 The extension challenge
5.3 Actors in extension
5.4 Recent extension strategies in Eastern Province.)
5.5 Extension methods in Eastern Province
6. Seed collection and handling
6.1 Selection of seed provenance (seed origin)
6.2 Selection of mother trees
6.3 Seed collection
6.4 Seed extraction
6.5 Seed storage
6.6 Record keeping
6.7 Pre-sowing treatment
6.8 Inoculation
6.9 Further reading
7. Tree propagation
7.1 Collection of wildings
7.2 Direct seed sowing in the field
7.3 Raising seedlings
7.4 Cuttings
7.5 Budding and grafting
8. Management of trees in the field
8.1 Planting
8.2 Fertilizer application
8.3 Weeding
8.4 Protection of young trees
8.5 Management of trees
9. Monthly plans for extension activities
9.1 Monthly plans
9.2 Local seed collection within the Province

PART II: THE TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES
Common names: English, Kunda, Nyanja, Senga, Tumbuka
Species factsheets
Appendices
1. Medicinal plants
2. Traditional dyes
Bibliography
Colour plates