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    Smallholder farmer perceptions on climate change and variability: a predisposition for their aubsequent adaptation strategies 

    Jiri, Obert; Chivenge, p; Mafongoya, Paramu, L. (2015-06-08)
    Smallholder farmers are facing several climate-related challenges. Projected changes in climate are expected to aggravate the existing challenges. This study was conducted in Chiredzi district, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The ...
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    Tracking the release of soil nitrate and labile in a legume - maize rotation in Zimbabwe 

    Jiri, Obert; Mafongoya, Paramu, L. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2017-11-28)
    This study compared the effect of a weedy fallow (5.2 t/ha biomass), a velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) cut for hay (7.2 t/ha biomass) and a green-manured M. pruriens (6.49 t/ha biomass) on the dynamics of soil N and C in a ...
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    Smallholder farmer’s perceived effects of climate change on crop production and household livelihoods in rural Limpopo province, South Africa. 

    Ubisi, Nomcebo,R.; Mafongoya, Paramu, L.; Kolanisi, Unathi; Jiri, Obert (2017-04-26)
    This study investigated the perceived effects of climate change on crop production and household livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Mopani and Vhembe district, South Africa. Data was collected through a questionnaire ...
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    Climate change mainstreaming in extension agents training curricula: a case of Mopani and Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

    Zikhali, Zafezeka Mbali; Mafongoya, Paramu, L.; Mudhara, Maxwell; Jiri, Obert (SAGE, 2019)
    This study assessed the provision of informal training offered by the Limpopo Department of Agriculture, South Africa, to agricultural extension officers (AEOs). The study used surveyed 90 public extension officers ...
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    Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture as A Pathway to Food Security: A Review Mapping the Use of Food Sovereignty 

    Chihambakwe, Michelle; Mafongoya, Paramu, L.; Jiri, Obert (MDPI, 2018-12-20)
    Renewed interest in the nexus between sustainability and food security has led to growing discussions on the use of food sovereignty principles in agricultural practice. As a result of the transfiguration of the urban ...
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    Integration of indigenous and scientific knowledge in climate adaptation in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa 

    Basdew, Myuri; Jiri, Obert; Mafongoya, Paramu, L. (De Gruyter Open., 2017-07-20)
    Indigenous knowledge has for generations assisted rural subsistence farming communities adapt to climate change and make daily decisions regarding agriculture. This study was conducted in the rural community of Swayimane, ...
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    Soil nitrogen and physical properties and maize yields after mixed planted fallows of tree and herbaceous legumes 

    Mafongoya, Paramu, L.; Jiri, Obert (Springer International, 2016-05)
    An experiment was conducted at Msekera Research Station from 1998 to 2002 to determine effect of planted fallows of tree species mixed with herbaceous legumes and those of single species fallows on biomass production, ...
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    Velvet Bean and Cowpea Residual Effects on Maize Crop in Smallholder Farming Areas of Zimbabwe 

    Jiri, Obert; Mafongoya, Paramu, L. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2017-10-31)
    On-farm research was conducted in Dendenyore Communal Land and Zana Resettlement areas of Hwedza District, Zimbabwe from 1999 to 2001.The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of velvet bean and cowpea on ...
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    Nutrient availability following planted tree fallows and benefits to subsequent maize crops 

    Mafongoya, Paramu, L.; Jiri, Obert (IJAIR, 2016)
    The effect of a two-year Sesbania and Tephrosia fallow on soil properties and growth of subsequent maize was examined in Zambia. The study was conducted on 18 sites laid in a randomized complete block design with farmers ...
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    Influence of smallholder farmers’ perceptions on adaptation strategies to climate change and policy implications in Zimbabwe 

    Jiri, Obert; Mtali-Chafadza, Linda; Mafongoya, Paramu, L. (De Gruyter Open., 2017-02-01)
    Smallholder agricultural production is largely affected by climate change and variability. Despite the negative effects brought by climate variability, smallholder farmers are still able to derive livelihoods. ...
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