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Running out of options? The status of service delivery in the Harare- Chitungwiza metropolis
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The food security environment nexus in urban agriculture in Harare
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Some insights into the phenotypic and genetic diversity of indigenous pigs in Southern Africa
(South African Journal of Animal Science, 2012-01)Indigenous pigs in southern Africa are mainly owned by economically vulnerable groups in marginal areas where they are used as a source food, income and security. A study was carried out to achieve three objectives: to ... -
Selection of Optimum Vegetative Indices for the assessment of tobacco float seedlings response to fertilizer management
(ISRN Agronomy, 2012-05-21)The experiment sought to establish the vegetative indices for assessing tobacco float seedling varieties’ response to different fertilizer rates. A factorial design, with 3 variety × 4 fertilizer management treatments, ... -
Technical challenges and Agribusiness prospects for for developing pro-poor small scale dairy processing schemes in Omaheke Region on Namibia:Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Dairy Development Program
(2012-06-29)A study was conducted to assess the potential of establishing small-scale dairy processing schemes that would bring development and economic growth, alleviate poverty and enhance the standards of life of the Namibian ... -
A SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL OF USING TRADABLE GRAZING RIGHTS FOR GRAZING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE’S COMMUNAL AREAS: A CASE STUDY OF BUHERA AND CHIDUKU COMMUNAL AREAS
(2012-06-29)The overall objective of the study was to carry out a socio-economic analysis of the potential of implementing tradable grazing rights as a market based mechanism for grazing resource management in Buhera and Chiduku ... -
Evaluation of the feed resources and analysis of body condition scores of local pigs in a semi-arid smallholder farming area of Zimbabwe
(2012-07-11)The objectives of this study were to characterise the types, seasonal distribution, and nutritive value of feed resources and growth performance of local pigs in Chinyuni ward,Chirumanzu district. Pig herd sizes were (mean ... -
Technical challenges and Agribusiness prospects for for developing pro-poor small scale dairy processing schemes in Omaheke Region on Namibia:Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Dairy Development Program
(2012-07-11)A study was conducted to assess the potential of establishing small-scale dairy processing schemes that would bring development and economic growth, alleviate poverty and enhance the standards of life of the Namibian ... -
Genetic Resource Base, Phenotypic Characters and Herd Dynamics of Indigenous Pigs in a Semi-arid Smallholder Farming Area of Zimbabwe
(2012-07-11)The objective of the study was to determine the genetic resource base, phenotypic characters and breeding systems of local pigs in Chirumanzu district, Zimbabwe. A survey, measurement of phenotypic traits of local pigs and ... -
Characterisation of Goat production systems and productivity in Rushinga Communal area, Zimbabwe
(2012-07-11)One monitoring and 2 on-farm experimental studies were undertaken using goats that belonged to smallholder farmers in Rushinga communal area, Zimbabwe. The objectives of these studies were to investigate the effect(s) of ... -
Genetic analysis of Maize Streak Virus (MSV) resistance in dwarf maize
(2012-08-29)Maize Streak Virus (MSV) is the most widespread biotic constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) production in Africa and may lead to total crop loss in susceptible varieties. Use of resistant cultivars is the most efficient and ... -
Vegetation Soil Relationships as Aids to Soil Survey in Semi-Arid Areas.
(2012-08-29)The hypothesis that vegetation and woody species indicate soil type and land potential is very common in Zimbabwe and other similar countries. Research in vegetation – soil relationships to test this hypothesis in Zimbabwe ... -
Evaluation of Moringa (Moringa oleifera (Lam) as a shade tree for Rape production in the Lowveld Semi-Arid region of Zimbabwe
(2012-08-29)Rape (Brassica napus) is the most popular vegetable in semi-arid region Zimbabwe owing to its nutritional value and income generation. This leafy vegetable is a cool-season crop and its production is limited to periods of ... -
Genetic Diversity Assessment of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) Landraces Collected from Zimbabwe’s Communal Areas, based on Microsatellites and Isozymes.
(2012-08-29)Landraces of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) are grown throughout Zimbabwe and frequently given names describing important traits they possess or their origin. Little ... -
Evaluation of Three Animal Powered Weeding Implements in Cotton Based Systems of the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-29)This thesis reports the results of a survey carried out in Muzarabani, through use of a questionnaire administered to a total of 83 farmers in Gutsa, Muringazuva, Mfudzi and Kapembere villages to determine the condition ... -
Studies on Seedbed Sterilisation, Disease and Weed Control Methods for Paprika (Capsicum Annuum L.) in the Smallholder Farming Sector of Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-29)The objective of this study carried out in 2000/01, 2001/02 and 2002/03 rainy seasons in Chinyika Resettlement Area (CRA) was to develop cost effective crop protection practices in the nursery and field for paprika production. ...
