An overview of the broad national objectives for
agriculture in Zambia is given. The national
information infrastructure is mentioned,
emphasizing organized agricultural research
collections. The current organizational changes
in the agricultural research branch of the
Ministry of Agriculture, and their impact on the
provision of information services, are discussed.
The Mount Makulu Research Station Library and
its services are described in detail and proposals
for the improvement of the agricultural research
information network are made.
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