| Focus of Potential Network | Other Networks | Benefits | Mode of Operation of Potential Network | Member of Potential Network |
| Mobilise
resources for CT technology, research and dissemination
Focus on exchange of information Members to subscribe (yearly?) and regularly give a summary of involvements / projects Liaise with highly effective National Contill Unit in Zambia |
SACCR
PELUM ATNESA Soil Fertility Network SACAU |
Forum
for information exchange - technical workshops
Exchange of info on animal power Research resources and collaboration Policy and resource mobilisation |
Form
a national forum to coordinate all participants in CT (promotion unit)
Small secretariat |
Government
Research Universities & all educational institutions NGOs & donors Extension agencies Farmers |
| NAME | WHAT ACTIVITY | WITH WHOM | WHEN |
| Mr. B. Mukwende | Awareness
through ZFU magazine and weekly radio programme
Negotiate with suppliers on discounts for herbicides & demos |
AGRITEX
INDUSTRY
DR&SS |
July
- Sept 1998
|
| Mr. B. Oldreive | Handbook
on CT
Tasked by Govt. to identify problems of agriculture production and to recommend policy & strategy to Govt. |
Provincial
Engineering Commodities Main Council (ARC committees & all farmer’s
unions)
Ministry of Education |
Currently
in motion
(3 year mandate 1/1/1998 - 2001) |
| Mr. T.T. Mashavira | Facilitate farmer to farmer visits and exchange of information | CARE International | Currently in motion |
| Mr. E. Chuma | Document experiences with CT for small holders | University of Zimbabwe - Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering | By December 1998 |
| Include CT in agricultural engineering and soil science courses at UZ | In motion | ||
| Contribute to the production of extension tools and materials (manuals) | By June 1999 | ||
| Organise farmer to farmer visits to CT sits | In motion | ||
| Test different CT techniques with farmers | In motion | ||
| Conduct awareness programmes nation wide | UZ & SIRDC | By June 1999 |
|
NAME |
WHAT ACTIVITY |
WITH WHOM |
WHEN |
|
Mr. I. Nyagumbo Mr. I. Mharapara Mr. M. Munyati |
Further development of soil & water management techniques on a catchment basis
Develop regional information database |
DR&SS AGRITEX
FARMESA |
From June 1998
On going |
|
Cotton Research Institute |
Validation of some CT technologies that have been developed |
AGRITEX and farmer groups |
Currently in motion |
|
Mr. I. Mharapara |
Wetland & catchment management |
SDARMP including AGRITEX DR&SS, Vet RDCs Farmers Unions |
In motion |
|
Mr. A. Norton Mr. E. Chuma Mr. I. Nyagumbo Mr. T. Mushavira |
Production of CT handbook |
Various papers (ZFU, UZ, KCC, AGRITEX, DR&SS) |
Mid- 1999 |
|
Mr. A. Norton Mr. B. Oldreive |
Establish a demo to highlight management issues |
Kingsway Community Church |
November 1998? |