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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
(2012-06-29)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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. ... -
A study on initial establishment of multi-purpose Moringa (Moringa oleifera.Lam) with focus on stand densities, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, pH, media type and Seed priming
(2012-08-29)Moringa is a multi-purpose tree which has gained a lot of publicity because of its many varied uses, which range from the medicinal applications, industrial, sanitary to the nutritional. Moringa has very high nutritional ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Participatory Variety Selection and Evaluation of Sixteen Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] Varieties Grown on the Flat and on Tied Ridges
(2012-08-29)Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a crop of great diversity, mainly grown in semi-arid and arid areas because of its adaptability to moisture stress and low fertility. In Zimbabwe, sorghum production is affected by ... -
Relationship of molecular genetic distance of seven quality protein maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with specific combining ability and grain yield of hybrids
(2012-08-30)Quality protein maize (QPM) with the opaque-2 gene has double the amount of the essential amino acids (tryptophan and lysine) as compared to normal endosperm maize but the gene is associated with undesirable agronomic ... -
Effects Of Grain Legume Species And Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata L. Walp ) Populations On Witch Weed ( Striga asiatica L. Kuntze ) Phenology In The Smallholder Farming Sector Of Zimbabwe
(2012-08-30)Two on-farm experiments were conducted in Eastern Zimbabwe`s Chinyika Resettlement Area (180 02" and 180 17" S and 320 09" and 320 24" E), during 2002/2003 rainy season, to evaluate the effects of three grain legumes ... -
Assesment of Sustainability of Different Populations of Stemborer Species for the Development of Cotesia Flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and the Establishment of the Latter in Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-30)Maize and sorghum are very important crops in Zimbabwe. They are, however, attacked by several pests, among them stemborers. Host suitability studies using Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) against Chilo ... -
Improving maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield using Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) seed cake under Zimbabwean soil condition
(2012-08-30)A research study exploring the use of jatropha seed cake as a sole source of nutrients and used in combination with inorganic N fertilizer was conducted on station at Henderson Research Station on sandy and clayey soils ... -
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 ... -
Combining Ability Analysis for Early Maturity and Phaeosphaeria Leaf Spot Resistance in Regional Maize Germplasm
(2012-08-30)Phaeosphaeria leaf spot (P. maydis Henn.) disease has the potential to cause substantial yield losses in maize (Zea mays L,). Maize is grown by smallholder farmers without fungicides; hence the need to breed for resistance ...