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Small-Scale resettlement farmers and small grain production. Case of Dick Huck Resetlement Area, Mount Darwin District.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-02)
In Africa, small grain production has been depicted as the most viable way to reduce
food insecurity that is being caused by climate change and variability. This study
sought to explore small grain production in relation ...
Diverse interests amongst multiple actors in REDD+ initiatives: challenges and opportunities for sustainable forest management in Kariba REDD+.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-12)
Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change largely because people are cutting down forests for agricultural expansion, food, fuel and pastures and these forests act as carbon sinks. Tackling deforestation is ...
Small holder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on climate change: The case of Ward 6 Chipinge district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)
Agricultural production in Chipinge is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The study focused on understanding farmers‟ perceptions on climate variability and change and linking it to different strategies ...
Investigations on climate smart agriculture practices use among smallholder farmers to cope with climate change and variability in Mozambique.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06-01)
The effects of climate change and variability on agriculture are severe, and constitute one of the most significant emerging challenges to household livelihoods in Africa. As such, it is imperative ...
Smallholder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on climate change: The case of ward 6 Chipinge District.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)
Agricultural production in Chipinge is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The study focused on understanding farmers‟ perceptions on climate variability and change and linking it to different strategies ...
An assessment of the impacts of climate change on the hydrology of Upper Manyame Sub-Catchment, Zimbabwe.
(2016-06)
Climate change has caused devastating impacts worldwide. The impacts include erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and increase in mean temperatures. Inthe Upper Manyame sub-catchment (UMSC) in Zimbabwe, no impact assessment ...
An understanding of variations in the area extent of Lake Lyambezi: perspective for water resources management
(2013-11)
Lyambezi is natural lake found in the Caprivi region, of Namibia. It provides the link between the Kwando-Linyanti and Chobe Rivers. The lake dried out for nearly two decades since the mid-1980s. However, Lyambezi re-emerged ...
Climate change impacts on crop production and smallholder farmer livelihoods in Limpopo Province, Northern South Africa
(Daya Publishing House, 2019)
Climate change and variability directly influences the food supply and livelihoods of
billions of people, particularly smallholder farmers who depend on climate-sensitive rainfed
agriculture. This study investigated the ...
Perceived local evidence of climate change and variability impacts on natural resources in smallholder communities of eastern Zimbabwe
(2016-06)
Declining crop and livestock production due to a degrading land resource base and changing climate among other biophysical and socio-economic constraints, are increasingly forcing rural households in Zimbabwe and other ...
Integration of indigenous and scientific knowledge in climate adaptation in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa
(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, ...