Research
KATC researches and documents sustainable organic agriculture techniques. KATC research works include verification trials of both indigenous and exotic technology as well as technology generation trials in which new ideas of farming are tested.
KATC researches and documents sustainable organic agriculture techniques. KATC research works include verification trials of both indigenous and exotic technology as well as technology generation trials in which new ideas of farming are tested.
On-going Research Works
Some of the research works that KATC is currently involved in include:
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Research Partnerships
In order to ensure that the research findings are credible enough for dissemination to a wider audience, KATC’s research wing works in partnership with bigger recognized research institutions both local and international. Locally, KATC has collaborated on a number of research works with the University of Zambia, Mulungushi University and the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute. Some of the international partners include the University of Guelph (Canada), The Edinburgh University (Scotland), The James Hutton Institute (Scotland) and Lancaster University (UK).
Types of Research Work conducted at KATC
In order to conduct trials that can benefit the farmers, the research section at KATC seeks to learn from, and build on the farmer’s existing indigenous knowledge. Through the KATC’s extension and training sections, research problems and solutions are normally identified and disseminated respectively.
Although KATC is engaged in both on-station and on-farm trials, for ease of adoption of the research findings by the farmers, there is a strong bias towards on-farm trials. |
KATC is largely involved in practical research on various aspects of sustainable organic agriculture ranging from soil fertility, crop and livestock production, social and marketing research.
Student Research at KATC
In addition to its own research activities, KATC also hosts various research works conducted by students from institutions of higher learning. These studies are carried out by students under the guidance of the KATC research section. Over the years, there have been studies conducted at different levels of tertiary education starting from diploma all the way to PhD level.
In addition to its own research activities, KATC also hosts various research works conducted by students from institutions of higher learning. These studies are carried out by students under the guidance of the KATC research section. Over the years, there have been studies conducted at different levels of tertiary education starting from diploma all the way to PhD level.