CHIREDZI EXPERIMENT STATIONS
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THRUST
Chisumbanji Experiment Station
Irrigated agronomy section
The section carries out researches on cereals (like wheat and rice), legume crops (beans) and root crops (cassava and sweet potatoes) under irrigation. . The section is also responsible for disseminating information to stakeholders through training, attending field days and shows. The section also does seed multiplication for the above named crops.
Current projects and activities in the Irrigated agronomy section include:
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To determine the optimum planting dates for 20 bean varieties grown under irrigation on paragneiss soils in the semi- arid region of Zimbabwe.
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Assess the performance of transplanted rice compared to drilled rice on processing quality under irrigation and under ngwarati system of cultivation in the Zungwi wetland.
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To determine the effect of seed rate and method of sowing on wheat yields under irrigation on paragneiss, vertisols and alluvial soils.
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To determine the effect of nitrogen levels and moisture content on rice under irrigation on paragneiss, alluvials and vertisols in the semi- arid region of Zimbabwe.
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To determine the optimum fertiliser level for wheat production under Ngwarati system of cultivation in the Zungwi vlei.
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To determine the effect of using two basal fertilizers (inorganic and organic in combination with different rate of top dressing on growth and yield of maize under the Ngwarati system of cultivation in winter in the Zungwi vlei.
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To produce a rice production training manual
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To produce wetland management training manual
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To produce a training manual for cassava propagation
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To produce training manual on low cost irrigation techniques
Dryland agronomy section
The section is mandated to carry out research on small grains (like sorghum, rapoko), root crop (like sweet potato and cassava), cereals (like maize) and cotton. The section is also responsible for seed multiplication for the above named crops. The section is also responsible for disseminating information to stakeholders through training, attending field days and shows.
Current projects and activities in the Dryland Agronomy section include:
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To determine the effect of planting populations in a maize sweet potato intercrop.
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To determine the effect of relaying cropping in a maize sweet potato intercrop on 3 on-farm sites and one on- station site.
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To determine the effect of different soil conservation techniques in sorghum production on 3 on-farm sites and one on- station site.
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To determine the effect of different soil conservation techniques in maize production on 3 on-farm sites and one on- station site.
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To determine the effect of different soil conservation techniques in cotton production on 3 on-farm sites and one on- station site.
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To determine the effect of maize bambara intercropping on 2 on-farm sites and one on- station site.
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To evaluate the performance of maize open pollinated maize varieties on 5 on- farm sites
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To determine the performance of maize open pollinated maize varieties on 42 on- farm sites
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To prepare a manual and course details for moisture conservation technologies
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To prepare a manual for germplasm conservation, multiplication and characterization
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To produce a sweet potato production manual and course programme
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To produce a bambara nut production manual and course programme
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To produce a pearl millet production manual and course programme
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