• Login
    Search 
    •   UZ eScholar Home
    • Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems
    • Search
    •   UZ eScholar Home
    • Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems
    • Search
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Search

    Show Advanced FiltersHide Advanced Filters

    Filters

    Use filters to refine the search results.

    Now showing items 1-10 of 12

    • Sort Options:
    • Relevance
    • Title Asc
    • Title Desc
    • Issue Date Asc
    • Issue Date Desc
    • Results Per Page:
    • 5
    • 10
    • 20
    • 40
    • 60
    • 80
    • 100
    Thumbnail

    Evaluation of the feed resources and analysis of body condition scores of local pigs in a semi-arid smallholder farming area of Zimbabwe 

    Chikwanha, Obert Chenjerayi (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    Mineral Nutrition and Integration of Forage Legumes into Smallholder Farming Systems, with Emphasis on Velvet Bean [Mucuna pruriens (L) DC var. utilis]. 

    Jiri, Obert (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    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 

    Kandjou, Marjory J. (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    The Effects of Improved Fallows and Tillage Management on Soil and Water Conservation in a Sandy Soil. 

    Nyamadzawo, George (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    Characterisation, Epidemiology and Control of Scab on Protea Spp. Caused by Elsinoe Spp. (Anamorph Sphaceloma Protearum). 

    Percival, Katy Deanne (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    Genetic Resource Base, Phenotypic Characters and Herd Dynamics of Indigenous Pigs in a Semi-arid Smallholder Farming Area of Zimbabwe 

    Chiduwa, George (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    Characterisation of Goat production systems and productivity in Rushinga Communal area, Zimbabwe 

    Chikwanda, Allen T. (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    Manure Management Options for increasing Crop Production in the Small Holder Sector of Zimbabwe. 

    Nzuma, Jean Kumbirayi (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    Vegetation Soil Relationships as Aids to Soil Survey in Semi-Arid Areas. 

    Zhou, Neil Mandinyenya (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 ...
    Thumbnail

    An analysis of the regional competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s broiler enterprises 

    Chikangaidze, Shepherd James (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. ...
    • 1
    • 2

    University of Zimbabwe: Educating To Change Lives!
    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2020  DuraSpace | Contact Us | Send Feedback
     

     

    Browse

    All of UZ eScholarCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CommunityBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Discover

    AuthorChiduwa, George (1)Chikangaidze, Shepherd James (1)Chikwanda, Allen T. (1)Chikwanha, Obert Chenjerayi (1)Dangwa, Charity Nyasha (1)Jiri, Obert (1)Kandjou, Marjory J. (1)Masaka, Johnson (1)Nyamadzawo, George (1)Nzuma, Jean Kumbirayi (1)... View MoreSubject
    Zimbabwe (12)
    Biogeochemistry of wetland soils (1)broiler (1)Cattle manure (1)cattle manure (1)Chirumanzu district (1)communal rangelands (1)comparative advantage (1)competitiveness (1)consumption (1)... View MoreDate Issued2012 (9)2013 (3)Full TextFull Text (12)

    University of Zimbabwe: Educating To Change Lives!
    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2020  DuraSpace | Contact Us | Send Feedback