Shimanga Mubitana

About This Portfolio

This portfolio showcases preliminary research investigations into agricultural systems, climate risk, and production efficiency. Each project is structured around a research question, an analytical methodology, and insights that could inform deeper academic inquiry or policy evaluation. The intent is to demonstrate rigorous data interpretation and analysis, quantitative modeling, and evidence synthesis.

Zambia Projects

01

Zambia Soya Bean Export Analysis 2021–2022 | Market Trends & Prices

This study analyzes Zambia’s soya bean export performance, comparing export destinations, prices, and local market returns to assess feasibility and profitability for farmers and agribusinesses.

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02

Rainfall Variability and Its Effect on Maize Yield in Zambia

This study evaluates how rainfall variability influences maize yield across ten provinces of Zambia. The analysis tests whether total seasonal rainfall explains yield variation, or whether provincial differences and rainfall patterns provide stronger explanatory value.

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03

Cost Structure and Margin Modeling for Commercial Broiler Production

This project examines how key production factors (feed costs, mortality, weight gain) influence profitability in broiler systems within the Zambian context.

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04

AFOLU Mitigation Feasibility under Article 6: A Preliminary Assessment

This study identifies which agricultural mitigation strategies are most implementable within Article 6 frameworks, accounting for data, monitoring, cost, and institutional constraints in Zambia.

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Europe Projects

05

Analysis of Disease Impacts on Dairy Production and Economics in Germany.

This research assesses how herd health factors (disease incidence, somatic cell counts, culling) affect milk yield and economic performance in commercial dairy systems.

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06

Environmental Efficiency and Profitability in Ruminant Systems in France

This project evaluates the relationship between environmental efficiency measures (CO₂ footprint, nitrogen use efficiency, feed conversion) and financial performance in Western European dairy and beef systems.

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07

Vertical Integration Risk in Luxembourg

Assesses financial and operational risks in vertically integrated agribusiness.

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South Africa Projects

08

Harvest Throughput

Analyzes equipment utilization and cost per tonne for large-scale grain farms.

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09

Irrigation Yield Response

Evaluates water use efficiency and marginal yield on irrigated fruit and vegetable farms.

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10

Beef Feed Efficiency

Assesses feed conversion and optimal slaughter timing for commercial beef operations.

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