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The contributions of women in farming to the political economy of Zimbabwe: A focus on women in A1 and A2 farming models (2000-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08-01)
This study examined the contributions of A1 and A2 black women farmers, who
benefitted from Zimbabwe’s Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP), to the
political economy of the country for the period 2000 up to 2016. The ...
Evaluation of Draught Animal Power Systems for Maize and Cotton Production at Smallholder-Farmer Level in Masvingo Province.
(2012-08-30)
An evaluation of smallholder draught animal power systems was conducted in six study areas in Masvingo and Chivi districts of Masvingo province over two seasons 1999-2000 and 2000-2002. The objective was to investigate the ...
Understanding farmer co-learning processes under the learning centre approach to promote uptake of soil fertility management technologies in Zimbabwe
(2014-08)
The current low levels of technology adoption among smallholder farmers in southern Africa do not reflect the high investment levels in agro-technological research aimed at addressing perennial food insecurity challenges. ...
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 ...
Effects of Foliar Fertilizer Application during the Seed filling period on Soyabean (Glycine Max (L) Merr.) Grain Yield and Seed Quality
(2012-08-30)
One major factor that prevents widespread adoption of soyabean (Glycine Max (L) Merr.) has been attributed to low yields. A research study focusing on the development of technologies to increase soyabean productivity and ...
Factors affecting perceptions and responsiveness to climate variability induced hazards.
(2013-06-04)
Smallholder farmers are heterogeneous in terms of resource endowments, production orientation and access to markets. An understanding of these factors and how they influence local perceptions and responsiveness to climate ...
Effects of soil fertility management practices on selected soil physical properties, water use efficiency and crop productivity in Murewa smallholder farming area
(2014-06-26)
Several studies have been conducted to restore the fertility of degraded soils in sub-Saharan
Africa using combinations of inorganic and organic fertilizers. The studies mainly
concentrated on nutrient uptake and balances ...
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 ...