The research investigates the development of food insecurity among an agricultural society located throughout the Eastern Province of Zambia. Ethnographic techniques such as observation, participant observation, focus group and household surveys were employed to obtain information from participating Chewa Respondents. Prior to colonization the Chewa were considered successful cultivators producing a surplus of crops as they maintained a local ecological balance and sustainable food security. Unfortunately, food security among many Chewa households has declined. Respondents were asked to...
The research investigates the development of food insecurity among an agricultural society located throughout the Eastern Province of Zambia. Ethnogra...