Browsing Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems by Subject "Zimbabwe"
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An analysis of the regional competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s broiler enterprises
(2013-06-04)The purpose of this study was to analyze the regional competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s commercial broiler industry. The study analyzed the country’s broiler production system and compared it with regional broiler production. ... -
Animal-drawn ploughs: a technical manual for field staff for use as a training guide in the operation and maintenance of animal drawn ploughs
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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 ... -
Characterisation, Epidemiology and Control of Scab on Protea Spp. Caused by Elsinoe Spp. (Anamorph Sphaceloma Protearum).
(2012-08-30)Protea scab, a commercially important disease of Protea spp., is discernable by raised, circular to oval, red – black leaf and stem lesions, which distort young plant growth. The causal agent was determined to be Sphaceloma ... -
A comparative analysis of maize technical efficiency between a1 resettlement areas and communal areas in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province
(2013-06-04)ABSTRACT This study sought to establish the differences in technical efficiency levels between A1 and communal farmers in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province. Detailed survey data was obtained from 100 farmers ... -
Effects of cattle manure and mineral nitrogen fertilizer applications on nitrous oxide emission and nitrate leaching in a wetland cropping system in Zimbabwe
(2013-11)The uncertainty in the contributions of N2O emissions from African regions to the global anthropogenic N2O emissions is largely due to the scarcity of data and low frequency of sampling in African tropical studies. The ... -
The Effects of Improved Fallows and Tillage Management on Soil and Water Conservation in a Sandy Soil.
(2012-09-03)Research on improved fallows has concentrated on soil fertility benefits neglecting possible benefits to soil and water conservation. The objective of this study was to determine changes in infiltration rates, water and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A Lost Opportunity: The Case of the Water Reform Debate in the Fourth Parliament of Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2001)This article analyses the debate on water reform that took place in the fourth Parliament of Zimbabwe leading up to the enactment of the Water Act [Chapter 20: 24] and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) ... -
Manure Management Options for increasing Crop Production in the Small Holder Sector of Zimbabwe.
(2012-09-10)Cattle manure available to farmers is of low value as a fertilizer N and generally contains less than 1% N, which cannot sustain N requirements for high yielding crops like maize. The purpose of the study was to develop ... -
Mineral Nutrition and Integration of Forage Legumes into Smallholder Farming Systems, with Emphasis on Velvet Bean [Mucuna pruriens (L) DC var. utilis].
(2012-08-30)The major objective of this work was to evaluate and compare forage supply and soil fertility effects of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens var. utilis) integrated into smallholder cropping systems as ley, intercrop and green ... -
Mortality and Diseases of Goats in Wedza Communal Areas of Zimbabwe
(Zimbabwe Veterinary Association, 2000-03)A study was conducted to evaluate the extent and causes of mortality and diseases affecting goats in Wedza Communal Area. Mortality ranged from 16% in adult stock to 40% in pre-weaned kids. Kid mortality was higher during ... -
Running out of options? The status of service delivery in the Harare- Chitungwiza metropolis
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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 ... -
The Theory and Practice of Governance of Water Resources in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2002)Since independence in 1980, agricultural land reform in Zimbabwe has been and continues to receive extensive discussion, although the question of how the distributed land will be governed has not been spelt out adequately. ... -
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 ... -
Weed Science Technological Needs for the Communal Areas of Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 1990)
