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MILK PRODUCTION AND VIABILITY OF THE VARIOUS SMALLHOLDER DAIRYING MODELS USED IN ZIMBABWE
An evaluation of milk yield, dairy products and viability of the smallholder dairy production models used in Zimbabwe
was carried out. We used secondary data on 1167 smallholder dairy farmers. These were categorised into commercial
dairying (119),…
was carried out. We used secondary data on 1167 smallholder dairy farmers. These were categorised into commercial
dairying (119),…
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CHARACTERIZATION OF URBAN PRODUCTION OF ROADRUNNER (INDIGENOUS) CHICKEN IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
In many developing countries, Roadrunner (Indigenous) chicken production in urban areas offers multifaceted opportuni-
ties. However,Plea this local enterprise also has some potential hazards and constraints. The research aimed to…
ties. However,Plea this local enterprise also has some potential hazards and constraints. The research aimed to…
Position: 403 (36 views)
SMALLHOLDER FUNDING SCHEMES AND FARM PRODUCTIVITY IN RURAL MAKONDE
DISTRICT, MASHONALAND WEST, ZIMBABWE
The paper investigated the impact of small holder financing model on farm productivity in the
context of the ever-increasing funding gap in agriculture. The research was anchored on social
capital theory and the Keynesian economics. The study…
context of the ever-increasing funding gap in agriculture. The research was anchored on social
capital theory and the Keynesian economics. The study…
Position: 334 (109 views)
CONSUMER WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) FOR ORGANIC CABBAGE IN CHEGUTU, ZIMBABWE
An assessment of consumer willingness to pay for ‘novel’ products is critical because it
determines the market entry point for a business venture. A research study was conducted
between July and September 2023 in Chegutu to analyse consumers’…
determines the market entry point for a business venture. A research study was conducted
between July and September 2023 in Chegutu to analyse consumers’…
Position: 11 (225 views)
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY WEIGHT AND LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS AT
VARIOUS STAGES OF PERMANENT TOOTH ERUPTION IN INDIGENOUS¬MATEBELE FEMALE GOATS OF Z IMBABWE
his study aimed to evaluate the influence of dental age on predicting body weight (BWT) using Linear
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
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POSTPARTUM ANOESTRUS IN EXTENSIVELY MANAGED BEEF COWS
Cows should produce a calf every year, unfortunately, communal beef cows
face unique and numerous challenges, which often preclude achieving this goal.
In this review, we describe the lack of ovarian activity in beef cows as influenced
by…
face unique and numerous challenges, which often preclude achieving this goal.
In this review, we describe the lack of ovarian activity in beef cows as influenced
by…
Position: 43 (181 views)
A RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROBLEM OF DROUGHT IN BULILIMA DISTRICT IN MATABELELAND
SOUTH PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
Faced with recurrent droughts and other extreme weather events, subsistence farming
communities found in arid and semi-arid regions of the world have continuously utilized
inherent experiences and alternative livelihood sources to cope with adverse…
communities found in arid and semi-arid regions of the world have continuously utilized
inherent experiences and alternative livelihood sources to cope with adverse…
Position: 65 (165 views)
A PROPOSED ECONOMIC HOUSEHOLD MODEL ON LAND ACQUISITION AND UTILISATION BETWEEN MALES
AND FEMALES IN A1 RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN ZIMBABWE, 2000-2002
Position: 87 (157 views)
HE KEY CAUSESOF FLUE-CURED TOBACCO SIDE-MARKETING WITHIN THE
SMALLHOLDER CONTRACT FARMING SCHEME IN ZIMBABWE AND POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS
This study aimed to uncover the reasons for tobacco side-marketing within the smallholder tobaccocontract scheme in Zimbabwe. The study noted that in the year 2000 Zimbabwe introduced aunique land reform programme, which was rather violent in some…
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STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Position: 101 (155 views)
GENDER DIFFERENTIATED CLIMATE CHANGE DISCOURSE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
he discourse on climate change should provide adequate attention to
gender differentiated roles and vunerability, either at the local community
level and international climate change negotiations because the impact of
climate change affects women…
gender differentiated roles and vunerability, either at the local community
level and international climate change negotiations because the impact of
climate change affects women…
Position: 96 (156 views)
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ENHANCING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN THE
CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
This discussion explores the opportunities and challenges in
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
Position: 284 (118 views)
ENSURING EQUITABLE RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND GENDER SENSITIVE POLICIES IN
SUPPORTING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Gender disparities in resource allocation and non gender
responsive policies are important constraint to increasing food
production and security in Southern Africa. The discussion attempt to
explore the role of equitable resource allocation and…
responsive policies are important constraint to increasing food
production and security in Southern Africa. The discussion attempt to
explore the role of equitable resource allocation and…
Position: 260 (122 views)
ENGENDERED CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND RESPONSE KNOWLEDGE, AND ITS
IMPLICATION FOR ADAPTATION, VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN SUB SAHARAN
AFRICA
Gender is a socio-economic variable which can be used to
analyze adaptation, vulnerability and resilience of people against
climate change and variability in local communities in Sub Saharan
Africa (Assan, 2014). Climate change refers to the…
analyze adaptation, vulnerability and resilience of people against
climate change and variability in local communities in Sub Saharan
Africa (Assan, 2014). Climate change refers to the…
Position: 163 (141 views)
COMMUNITY BASED SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAMME IN
MANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
The objective of the study was to assess the impact of the
introduction of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls on
productivity, herd population dynamics and socioeconomic factors in
small scale commercial livestock production areas of Mangwe…
introduction of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls on
productivity, herd population dynamics and socioeconomic factors in
small scale commercial livestock production areas of Mangwe…
Position: 116 (152 views)
CUSHIONING WOMEN AGAINST GENDER INEQUALITY THROUGH PROMOTING INDIGENOUS
CHICKEN PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Poultry sub sector is a privileged entry point for promoting gender
equality. Gender inequalities in poultry and livestock activities are now
more and more acknowledged by governments, scientists, and farmers in
sub Saharan Africa. This is on the…
equality. Gender inequalities in poultry and livestock activities are now
more and more acknowledged by governments, scientists, and farmers in
sub Saharan Africa. This is on the…
Position: 146 (144 views)
FACTORS AFFECTING YIELD AND
MILK COMPOSITION IN DAIRY
ANIMALS
Milk is a nutritious, cost-efficient source of protein, minerals and vitamins.
Cattle, goats and sheep have been the major sources of milking for human
consumption. However, these species’ milk yield and composition is known
to be influenced by…
Cattle, goats and sheep have been the major sources of milking for human
consumption. However, these species’ milk yield and composition is known
to be influenced by…
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CONSEQUENCES OF STAGE OF LACTATION ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN SHEEP
The stage of lactation was an important source of variation on the
contents of all milk components in most studies. A systematic studies on
the influence of lactation stage on milk yield and milk composition is of
foremost importance to evaluate…
contents of all milk components in most studies. A systematic studies on
the influence of lactation stage on milk yield and milk composition is of
foremost importance to evaluate…
Position: 185 (137 views)
PROSPECTS FOR INDIGENOUS CHICKENS GENETIC IMPROVEMENT AND CONSERVATION IN ZIMBABWE
The multitude functions of indigenous chickens, which include the provision of high quality protein meat and eggs, cash through sales and socio-cultural roles, cannot be underestimated. Indigenous chickens is one of the genetic resources which…
Position: 208 (132 views)
EFFECT OF BREED, STAGE OF LACTATION AND NUTRITION ON MILK PRODUCTION TRAITS
IN GOATS
This discussion attempt to explore the influence of breed,
stage of lactation and nutrition on milk yield and major milk
components in goats. Different breeds protray different
lactation curves, this is possibly that their genomes from…
stage of lactation and nutrition on milk yield and major milk
components in goats. Different breeds protray different
lactation curves, this is possibly that their genomes from…
Position: 326 (110 views)
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGENDERED INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN
SMALLHOLDER ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
The subject of gender and animal agriculture has
attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to
addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of
women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely
constrained…
attracted attention in recent years, primarily from the need to
addressing the gender divide and fulfilling the special needs of
women in food production. Animal agriculture is severely
constrained…
Position: 334 (109 views)
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ENHANCING FOOD PRODUCTION AND SECURITY IN THE
CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
his discussion explores the opportunities and challenges in
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
enhancing food production and security in the context of climatic
variability in Sub Saharan Africa. The promotion of sustainable use of
plant and animal products with emphasis on…
Position: 278 (119 views)
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ADEQUATE AND
INADEQUATE INORGANIC FERTILIZER RATES ON
THE YIELD LEVELS OF PAPRIKA IN MUTASA
RESETTLEMENT AREA, MANICALAND
PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
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WEANING AGE/TIME BASED MODEL INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE IN GOATS AND SHEEP
MEAT PRODUCTION
Weaning is an essential animal husbandry intervention which hasbeen associated with nutritional stress that interferes with both animal’sbehavioral and physiological responses consequently influencing postweaning growth performance in goats and sheep…
Position: 194 (135 views)
GENDER, AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND VULNERABILITY OF RESOURCE
POOR FARMERS IN AFRICA
Gender is a socio-economic variable which can be used to
analyze vulnerability and adaptive capacity of people against climate
change and variability in local communities in Africa. Due to climatic
change and variability, achieving sustainability…
analyze vulnerability and adaptive capacity of people against climate
change and variability in local communities in Africa. Due to climatic
change and variability, achieving sustainability…
Position: 216 (131 views)