1 25 100 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/ef314ee16dc6f3005a246b3c5162924b.pdf 9d15122de11804dbff3894bbc1847047 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource HE KEY CAUSESOF FLUE-CURED TOBACCO SIDE-MARKETING WITHIN THE SMALLHOLDER CONTRACT FARMING SCHEME IN ZIMBABWE AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource JABULANI VANCE MARUMAHOKO Description An account of the resource This study aimed to uncover the reasons for tobacco side-marketing within the smallholder tobacco<br />contract scheme in Zimbabwe. The study noted that in the year 2000 Zimbabwe introduced a<br />unique land reform programme, which was rather violent in some instances. Unfortunately the<br />majority of the new farmers had no experience in farming especially tobacco which required a lot<br />of skills and also lagged behind in technological advancement which was critical in producing<br />high yields and superior quality crop. Smallholder farmers who were once marginalised became<br />owners of large commercial farms. It has been noted that tobacco is a major contributor to the<br />Gross Domestic Product and Zimbabwe does not support the banning of tobacco by other global<br />players. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Open University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 marketing small holder farmers tobacco farming https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/859e6ac6b6e035c3235e7c4ab5ca864c.pdf d4fac5259e21ce594ffb3b1189693e52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTS OF IN-ROW SPACING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF IRISH POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) VARIETIES IN EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CALVER MVUMI ALBERT MAWOKO ALMA MUROPA ALBERT TSINDI Description An account of the resource rish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields vary widely, usually showing a declining trend, due to differences in in-row spacing used,as well as poor varietal selection for specific locations. This study evaluated the growth and yield responses to different in-row spacings of different varieties of Irish potato grown in Eastern highlands of Zimbabwe. The treatments consisted of three varieties, namely BP1, Diamond and Garnet, and three in-row spacings, namely: 10 cm, 30 cm and 50 cm. Inter-row spacing was maintained at 90cm for all treatments. Treatments were arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD); 3 × 3 factorial arrangement, replicated 3 times. Measurements taken were on plant height, number of potato tubers plant-1, and weight of marketable potato tubers, and then averaged. All in-row spacing were significantly different at P <0.001 with 10 cm producing the highest mean height (92.29 cm). Of the three varieties (Garnet, Diamond and BP1), BP1 produced the greatest height (76.12 cm). There was significant interaction (P=0.001) between variety and in-row spacing on the mean number of tubers plant-1. BP1 produced superior (P < 0.001) mean weight of tubers (15.14 t/ha) and potato tubers/plant (21.47) in comparison to Garnet and Diamond at 10 cm in-row spacing. In conclusion, the study reported the optimum in-row spacing of 10 cm at which, BP1, among the other tested varieties, showed potential to attain the greatest growth and tuber yield when grown under ideal conditions Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Growth In-row spacing Irish potato varieties Tuber yield https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/af8c3aa48ff56f4e5eaffe9984eda6b6.pdf 84aaf91a6d862b37360eb2192dc020bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECT OF MORINGA EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CALVER MVUMI FANUEL TAGWIRA ALBERT. Z CHITEKA Description An account of the resource ials were carried out to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a growth hormone on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentumL var. Rodade). In the greenhouse, five treatments were used: the control, where only water was added (M0), second control where ethanol 80 % was added (ME), moringa extract applied once at 2 weeks from emergence (M1), moringa extract applied at 2 and 4 weeks from emergence (M2), and moringa extract applied every 2 weeks to maturity,starting from two weeks from germination (M3).The same treatments were adopted in the field except the ME which was considered unnecessary after observing the results of the greenhouse experiment. Results showed that moringa extract increased growth and yield of tomato in both greenhouse and field. Moringa extract significantly increased above ground dry matter yield (DM), root dry matter weight and plant height for the crop. Yields obtained at MI, M2 and M3 were increasing in extract at M3. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 growth hormone oringaoleifera leaf extract tomato https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/28651f5688b73b710834eec7b56e2492.pdf 7e1857e82af9b99cef8f4d3ba9ed3789 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SOYA BEAN & MAIZE VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GIDEON CHIUKIRA SANDRA JURU Description An account of the resource The purpose of the presentation is to highlight and recommend promising agricultural chains that can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be anchored on sustainable partnership with the private sector. This paper will aim to analyze and assess the leading agriculture value chains which can be done in partnership with NGOs.This will act as guide to government in formulation of policies that would facilitate the springing up of small holder based viable value chains, which can have potential to yield increased production, incomes and employment through enhanced participation and involvement of small holder farmers. The value chains study includes maize, dairy and soya beans. The data was collected through desk review and interviews with the small holder farmers and stakeholders in value chains additions. Value chains addition is the way to go if the Land Reform is to record resounding successes for the small holder farmer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Agriculture Value Chain Analysis agricultural analysis maize soya beans value chain https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/0ac06dcea2ffda43ee39871c844311fd.pdf 78b6753ed5c8d62fe86699688e239446 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GENOTYPE INFLUENCING YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN DIFFERENT DAIRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NEVER ASSAN Description An account of the resource The milk yield and milk composition of dairy animals are influenced by a large number of factors. Generally, these factors are based on genetic and non-genetic differences between dairy animals. While the genetic potential of an animal is fixed at conception, non genetic factors such as nutrition, management, milking frequency, rearing methods, stage of lactation, etc. determine whether genetic potential is attained. Therefore, the maximum marketable milk yield with different fat and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm profitability and can be affected by choice of appropriate genotype. The present discussion explores the consequences of choice of genotype in dairy production enterprises for the milk yield and composition. The discussion points to the fact that genotype affect either yield or milk composition during the entire lactation. However, across genotypes fat and protein yields are affected by both the quantity of milk produced and fat or protein percentages in the milk. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Biological Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 composition dairy production Genotype yield https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/717f58f5f11faa23dbc25198fc45b2ef.pdf 5cfde1304e3365467a21661c14f9adef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IMPACT OF MASTER FARMER TRAINING ON SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ RAPOKO ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) PRODUCTIVITY IN BUHERA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource OSCAR NDORO CALVER MVUMI PETRONELLA MATIZANADZO SEKAI. A MANYIWO Description An account of the resource Sustainability revolves around many factors which include technological training, number of farmers trained and high yields. The study investigates impact of Master Farmer Training (MFT) on rapoko Eleusine coracana (L.) cultivation, considering in situ variables in Buhera District. A cross-sectional survey design was used among trained and non-trained farmers. Data analysis was carried out in R version 3.2.3. Chi-squared test for independence was used to confirm association between MFT and rapoko cultivation, and between household gender and rapoko cultivation. MFT had a positive influence on number of farmers (100% were master farmers (MFs), while 23% were non-master farmers (NMFs) who grew rapoko). Yields for MFs were higher than for NMFs. The values for first and second year of t were 3.37 at P < 0.01 and 10.75 at P< 0.01 respectively. MFT influenced formation of farmer groups which allowed them to get training on rapoko cultivation. More male-headed households (70%) cultivated rapoko than female-headed households (40%) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 Gender institutional and income factors MFT influence rapoko productivity https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b6e69ba35d1a6f83443047f6c781170c.pdf c237ae98e46fd2244fcc06fd97126f33 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAIZE-COWPEA INTERCROPPING AND WEED SUPPRESSION IN LEAF STRIPPED AND DETASSELLED MAIZE IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R.D. KATSARUWARE I. O. MANYANHAIRE Description An account of the resource A study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of cowpea (Vigna anguiculata) varieties for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD 4*3*2 factorial experimental design was adopted. Three factors that included cowpea variety, cropping system and detasselling/leaf stripping were used for the design. Trailing and climbing varieties invested more dry matter to vegetative growth than the new upright bushy cultivars that invested most of their dry matter in grain yield. Leafstripping and detasselling significantly increased cowpea grain and maize yields. Sole cowpea grain yield was significantly higher than grain yield from their respective intercrops. Weed density significantly (P<0.01) decreased at 6 weeks after crop emergence (WACE and at maize physiological maturity (PM), and biomass decreased at 6 (WACE) and maize (PM) respectively. Weed density was reduced in the intercrops when maize was intercropped with CBC3, BEB and L. Landrace. In contrast R.ex-Mbare was not effective in suppressing weeds when intercropped with maize. Leafstripping and detasselling maize at anthesis can be used by smallholder farmers to increase the productivity of maize and cowpea Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 adaptability detasselled. intercropping leafstripped productivity weed suppression https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e6ea60623fd9bf99866a2ecc7c95137e.pdf d476281bc3e52bd456601a3c145e0b03 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN PRO POOR COMMUNITY BASED CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN BULILIMAMANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. NCUBE A.B. DUBEA C.T. KHOMBEA N. ASSAN Description An account of the resource Cattle rearing plays a crucial role in the semi arid communal areas of Zimbabwe, as a result any developmental strategy that is aimed at improving household livelihood in these areas should target cattle production. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of introducing improved indigenous cattle beef breeds in Bulilima District of Matabeleland South in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in Masendu ward comprising of six villages of Luvuluma, Mambo, Tjeboroma, Makumbi, Thandawani and Muke. A random sample of 13 livestock farmers were selected from participants of the Kellogg Foundation communal areas indigenous cattle (Tuli, Afrikaner and Nguni) improvement program through a donation of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data on household demographics, socioeconomic factors, herd structure, management practices and constraints in cattle breeding program. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 2008) computer software in order to generate descriptive statistics such as means and frequencies or percentages. The study revealed an interesting scenario on household demographics; the majority of the farmers had formal education, with only 7.7% not having attained any formal education. As a result of Kellogg Foundation bull donations some farmers (15.4%) increased their herd size to more than 30 cattle which improved their social status in the areas. Farmers interviewed showed that they were motivated to keep improved breeds with least more than half of the farmers reporting that the bulls to a certain extent increased the number of cows serviced within the community herds. Poor animal condition was reported in cattle herds due to the inadequate supply of both water and nutrition, the latter being caused by lack of good grazing. It was noted that government support was necessary in infrastructure development in order to improve community based cattle breeding programs. The need to organise market to encourage smallholder farmers to sell their animals was also cited. There was a belief that better prices were achievable at local markets if the communal herd was genetically improved for important economic traits. Therefore, the key conclusion was that communal farmers had a positive perception on improving the communal cattle herds. This warranted a multi- sectoral approach to address different challenges that militate against high cattle productivity in communal areas Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Animal Science Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Cattle breeding Community based Small scale Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/62e4526489c3025ae6c03512a7c0ffac.pdf 2fa496ac2e4cac3b62adb67a4c562ad1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTS OF NUTRITION ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN SHEEP AND GOATS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. NEVER Description An account of the resource he majority of sheep and goat milk produced in the world is transformed into cheese, therefore, feeding is a major factor affecting the quality of sheep and goat milk and, hence sheep and goat cheese quality. This discussion is an attempt to explore the influence of nutrition on milk yield and major milk components in sheep and goats. Nutrition is a vital component in an attempt to maximise milk synthesis in small ruminants, as a result correct feeding management is desirable through appropriate estimation of roughage to concentrate intake in order to optimize the utilization of feed supplements. It is suffice to suggest that feeding high producing dairy animals may be a major constraint in milk production, which implies greater attention to diet composition, feed quality, and the physical form of feedstuffs is required. The rate and extent to which a dairy sheep and goat is capable of drawing upon body reserves to meet the energy requirement at different stages of lactation is critical in determining her ability to produce and sustain a high level of milk production. In order to increase sheep and goat milk production, and to ensure high feed efficiency, dairy farmers need to pay close attention to nutritional requirement of dairy animals which may differ during different stages of lactation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Animal Science Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Goats Nutrition Sheep Yield Composition https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/8f471504f1549deab06f24a12c6ade44.pdf f3b4648a459c84ac00bac240d23e46e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IMPACT OF PLURALISTIC AND DEMAND DRIVEN EXTENSION ON CROP PRODUCTION. A CASE STUDY OF GOKWE SOUTH WARD 23, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ALEC MUZENDA FLORENCE CHIMBWANDA ANDREW. TAPIWA KUGEDERA Description An account of the resource Download full-text PDF Read full-text Download citation References (13) Figures (2) Abstract and Figures Agriculture forms the backbone of economies of most developing countries and Zimbabwe is not an exception. Majority of Zimbabwe's population like in most African countries dwells in the rural area and have farming as their major source of livelihood. Successful farming in such areas is only possible if there are supporting infrastructure and services in place, for example access to extension, credit and good roads. This study is more concerned about the agricultural extensions services that are being offered in the rural areas of Zimbabwe. The government together with other private institutions recently introduced demand driven and pluralistic extension in some rural areas and this study seeks to determine its impact on crop production. It made a back and forth pluralistic extension implementation comparison of yields, area planted and crop income in ward 23 of Gokwe south. The data used was secondary data obtained from the AREX data base. Data was analysed in SPSS and Excel. The main crops grown in Gokwe south are mug beans, sesame, maize and groundnuts. The output, area planted, and income increased since the introduction of pluralistic extension. The results show that there is a significant difference in quantity and income of mug beans (P<0.05). Sesame output and income difference was also significant (P<0.05). The difference in output, income and cropped area was also significant for maize and groundnuts(P<0.05). It was recommended that the government should encourage pluralistic extension in communal areas in other parts of the country in order to improve agricultural production. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Amity Journal of Agribusiness Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Agricultural Extension Communal Farmers Crop Production Demand Driven Extension Pluralistic Extension https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/a72f5cb7b7fc61ca4ac1b49dc5d48ab6.pdf dc978116637302a8ab12da783fef90bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INDIGENOUS GOATS AND SHEEP BREEDS AND THEIR CROSSES IN THE TROPICS AND SUBTROPICS: GROWTH TRAITS, CARCASS PARAMETERS AND MEAT QUALITY PROPERTIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ASSAN NEVER Description An account of the resource The tropics and subtropics is a habitat to diverse populations of indigenous goats and sheep breeds known for their adaptability to the existing harsh agro-ecological conditions and the majority are reared under traditional systems of management. Apart from their inherent ability to cope with a range of climatic conditions including disease challenges and inadequate feed resources whilst being exposed to mostly unsound management practices, indigenous goats and sheep are an integral part of the smallholder resource poor rural economies. Therefore, there is an obligation and considerable potential for increased meat production from the already existing diversity of indigenous goats and sheep animal genetic resources in the tropics and subtropics. However, indigenous goat and sheep performance in most cases is less than ideal due to a number of constraints namely inadequate nutrition and disease prevalence, poor support institutional involvement and lack of adequate government policies and funding to develop this industry. It has been noted that apart from their low genetic potential, indigenous goats and sheep’s exposure to suboptimal nutrition has been identified as the major factor that contribute to their low meat production. This is despite that the principal advantage of utilising indigenous goats and sheep in the tropics and subtropics is rightfully based on their small size and ability to utilise less productive areas that exist in existing total farming areas. Their ability to adapt to suboptimal production conditions characterised by persistent substandard nutritional feed resources makes indigenous goats and sheep perfect candidates for meat production in the tropics and subtropics. The potentiality of indigenous goats and sheep in the tropics and subtropics has been downgraded because they have not been selected for high meat performance. In this case efforts are at different stages of genetic characterisation of various indigenous goats and sheep breeds in order to ascertain their meat production potential. At the same time, crossing of genetically improved exotic goats and sheep breeds with indigenous flocks, has been noted as a feasible option to enhance meat productivity in the tropics and subtropics. Recent trends in indigenous goats and sheep utilization in order to match demand for meat and improve productivity in resource poor farming areas in the tropics and subtropics, local farmers have been incentivised to rear improved genotypes, which are predominantly crossbreds between superior meat exotic breeds and the indigenous goats and sheep breeds. Productivity with regards to indigenous goats and sheep can be specified as the magnitude of production or efficiency of production. This is based on the fact that in any indigenous goats and sheep production environment, productivity per se will exceptionally depend on an intricate correlations of biotic, abiotic and socio-economic variables. The factors are interdependent and therefore should be considered comprehensively to establish their ranking and how adjustments in constituents influence the whole indigenous goats and sheep production systems. A number of studies have been carried out to assess the growth potential, carcass and meat quality properties of several indigenous goats and sheep and their crosses in various agro-ecological regions within the tropics and subtropics. The results have been inconsistent due to various reasons which might probably include non- identical production conditions and the genetics of various small ruminants’ ecotype breeding groups. The present review gives an insight on some documented growth performance and carcass and meat quality properties of indigenous goats and sheep in the tropics and subtropics. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Animal Science Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Carcass Goat Growth traits Indigenous Meat parameters Sheep Tropics. Subtropics https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b01fe5eb6f1806cb2e132e5e3175d132.pdf 24c744bdae76d472a87cdfa16fafcaa1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INFLUENCE OF NON-GENETIC FACTORS WEIGHT AND CARCASS TRAITS IN INDIGENOUS MATEBELE GOAT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ASSAN, N Description An account of the resource The objective of the present study was to establish the non-genetic factors which affect slaughter weight and carcass traits. A mixed classification model containing the effects of year of slaughter, age at slaughter, month of slaughter and sex was used for identification of non-genetic factors. The slaughter weight and carcass traits data were analyzed using the General Linear Models (GLM) procedure of the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) (1996) to establish the significance of the non-genetic factors. The effects of year of slaughter had a significant influence on slaughter weight and all carcass traits analyzed in the present study. The year of slaughter also influenced the size of the prime cuts such as hind barrel and front barrel within the 1992 to 1999 period of study. The dressing percentage averaged 58.40 ± 2.76 kg which was slightly constant within different year of slaughter. Age at slaughter had a significant (p<0.01) difference on slaughter weight and most carcass traits with the exception of edible meat offals as a percentage of hot carcass mass. Sex significantly affects slaughter weight and most carcass traits except for edible meat offal as a percentage of hot carcass mass and empty gastro-intestinal tracts. There was variation in performance of slaughter weight and carcass traits due to year of slaughter, month of slaughter, age of slaughter and sex. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Global Researchers Journal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 carcass traits indigenous Matebele Goat Non-genetic factors slaughter weight https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/afbd42f498eb008295122c3d991607a5.pdf 00286128ab8f21f69f060f0a07ed0bd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SIGNIFICANCE OF LITTER SIZE, DURATION OF DRY PERIOD AND STAGE OF PREGNACY ON MILK YIELD AND COMPOSITION IN DAIRY ANIMALS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ASSAN, N Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Scientific Journal of Review Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Description An account of the resource The factors influencing the amount and composition of produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal and external factors. This is very important to remember when evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield and composition in a dairy enterprise. Of the external factors it is possible to mention a few, litter size, duration of dry period and stage of pregnancy. The present discussion explores the significance of litter size, duration of dry period and pregnancy on milk yield and composition in dairy production. In goats and sheep dams bearing twins or triplets had higher milk yield than single bearing dams, and this significant increase in milk production in these dams that carried twins and triplets was followed by an increase in lactation length. Due to the amount of milk animal produce, the drying-off process is often more complicated for dairy animals (cattle, goats and some sheep). However, this period is essential to enables dams to regain the body condition needed to support the subsequent pregnancy and lactation. The majority of dairy animals dry off spontaneously because of the aforementioned natural decrease in daily milk production. The length of dry period influences milk production in the subsquent lactation, with shortening of the dry period showing a markedly negative effect on milk performance of dams. Lactating animals should have an opportunity to rest and regenerate mammary tissue between lactations. For optimal dairy animal performance in the next lactation, lactating animals should have an opportunity to rest and regenerate mammary tissue between lactations. The amount of produced milk and its composition are influenced by the stage of pregnancy, in the first half of pregnancy it is not possible to observe any pronounced changes while in the second stage of pregnancy can observe a gradual decrease in milk production as well as an imcrease in levels of individual milk components. During pregnancy and the first few days postpartum, milk supply is hormonally driven – this is called the endocrine control system. This implies that in the course of lactation, changes in milk production are caused by changes in activities of the endocrine system that are caused by hormones sectreted by pitiutary gland (hypophysis cerebi) and placenta. During the latter part of pregnancy, the mammary gland is making colostrum, but high levels of progesterone inhibit milk secretion resulting reduced milk yield. Progesterone influences the growth in size of alveoli and lobes; high levels of progesterone inhibit lactation before birth. Progesterone levels drop after birth; this triggers the onset of copious milk production. Estrogen stimulates the milk duct system to grow and differentiate. Like progesterone, high levels of estrogen also inhibit lactation, while the hormone prolactin must be present for milk synthesis to occur. dry period pregnancy Goat litter size milk production https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/911319bcb949e0c64c1ddf09698564ad.pdf 2ef5ba3676a04ab2713662dec6a1a07b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN THE NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT OF HARARE, ZIMBABWE.(2015-2017) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource BARBRA NGWENYA DR FARAI CHOGA Description An account of the resource The study sought to investigate the implementation of e-learning in schools and was a case study of Harare Northern Central District from 2015 to 2017. The research objectives were to determine the benefits of e-learning, identify the challenges hindering the implementation of e-learning in the schools, determine strategies which can be used to implement e-learning and identify any recommendations which can be used in the implementation of e-learning. The researchers used qualitative research methodology and used interviews and questionnaires as data collection methods. The study revealed that e-leaning was being used mostly in schools and government was working hard to support the school’s initiatives towards the implementation. It was recommended that colleges and universities should train more teachers in ICTs for the school system. Schools should source funds so that they engage ICT software programmers for e-learning. Parents should also support their children so that they understand the importance of e- learning. The Government should engage the private sector and mobilize funds to modernize education in Zimbabwe Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available An International Peer Review E-3 Journal of Sciences and Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 e-learning Respondents Socio-Economic software programmers https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/37267283de1c57627ad8db1743efd588.pdf 62e04661f2fef5f69c0cc1df92a45175 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE EFFECTS OF PLANTING METHODS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF GROUNDNUT ( ARACHIS HYPOGAEA) CULTIVAR NATAL COMMON IN AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C MVUMI S WASHAYA C RUSWA Description An account of the resource The most appropriate planting method to use for optimum growth and yield of groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) in Africa South of the Sahara (ASS) among those currently used is not known, as the methods are highly influenced by environmental conditions in specific regions. Investigations of the effects of planting methods on growth and yield of a groundnut cultivar (cv.) (NTC), under rainfed conditions were carried out. Treatments used were planting on flat ground (FG), earthing up after planting on flat ground (EFG) and planting on ridges (R). Flat ground was considered as the standard (control). The parameters measured for growth were plant height, stem width and number of leaves, while those for yield were grain yield, pod yield and number of pods plant-1. Results showed that the planting methods used significantly (P<0.001) increased number of leaves plant-1of NTC. All treatment means were significantly (P<0.05) different, and R had the greatest mean number of leaves. Treatments did not significantly (P= 0.533) increase grain yield; only the R mean grain yield was significantly (P<0.05) greater, compared to the other two methods. Panting on ridges (R), followed by EFG, had higher number of leaves, number of pods plant-1 and increased grain yield, which, thus outweighing FT. Increase in the number of leaves, which are important for growth, and pod yield plant-1, are thought to be responsible for the ultimate increase grain yield. It is recommended that groundnuts should be planted on R in SSA in order to cherish the highest production benefits of NTC groundnut Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Environmental differences Groundnut cultivar natal common Growth Planting methods Yield. https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/8716695efe2e9d28c05a8890f601e821.pdf 009d876e3cbc97e6b8d7064d2f84f2a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VINE HARVESTING FREQUENCY IMPACT ON TUBER YIELD ATTRIBUTES OF COMMONEST SWEET POTATO CULTIVAR IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C. MVUMI B. ZENDERA B. MASHAYAMOMBE Description An account of the resource Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) root tubers and vines are important for human and animal nutritional requirements, respectively; the vines being additionally used for propagation, but root tuber yield is greatly affected by vine harvesting frequency. This study aimed at assessing the potential effect of vine harvesting frequency of sweet potato German 11 cultivar on attributes of root tuber yield under sprinkler irrigation after 140 days from planting. Treatments used consisted of vine harvesting once (VHO) at 8 weeks after planting, 2 times (VH2T) at 8 and 10 weeks after planting; 3 times (VH3T) at 8, 10 and 12 weeks after planting; and 4 times (VH4T) at 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks and at 14 weeks after planting. No vine harvesting was the control. Treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated three times. Results revealed that vine harvesting frequency had a relative effect on all root tuber yield attributes of sweet potato. The lower the vine harvesting frequency the higher the yield obtained. Vines harvested once (VHO) at 8 weeks significantly (P<0.001) increased root tuber dry matter (DM) (29.3%) and total root tuber yield (14.5 t ha-1) as compared to VH4T, and also gave optimum results in all the root tuber yield parameters measured. Based on the results, optimum German 11 cultivar production capacity is achieved when vine harvesting for livestock feeding and propagation is done only once at 8 weeks Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 German 11 Nutritional requirements Propagation Root tuber yield https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/feaeb103278a38d0b316d65cb53af162.pdf 83cea4ce324f6128cfaa0854cf2c6076 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF AQUEOUS EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RAPE AND CABBAGE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CALVER MVUMI Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 cabbage farming Moringa oleifera leaf https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/3c439c804199e308c55541ebc0ceaff1.pdf 93b2272d42ad099f5ad3d6d2a566b74f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DETERMINATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SINIGRIN GLUCOSINOLATES IN ALTERNARIA SOLANI SUSCEPTIBLE TOMATO ( SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM ) LEAVES TREATED WITH MORINGA ( MORINGA OLEIFERA ) LEAF E… Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CULVER MVUMI ELIZABETH NGADZE DIANA MARAIS ELSA S. DUTOIT JAMESON KUGARA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Description An account of the resource The study investigates the presence and quantity of anti- microbial sinigrin glucosinolates in tomato leaves after spraying them with moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extract (MLAE). Moringa concentrates (0.5, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.5 kg L�1 (w v�1 )) were prepared. Distilled water was the control. Sampled tomato leaves were air-dried, freeze-dried and extracted firstly using pure methanol in a hot water bath and then pellet re-extracted using 5 mL of hot aqueous methanol (70% v v�1 ). An ion exchange column, and sul- phatase was used to achieve glucosiodesulphonation. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was employed in the identification and quantitative analysis of the sinigrin glucosinolates. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaves treated with MLAE revealed highly significant (p < .001) con- tent of sinigrin glucosinolates. The sinigrin standard and the desulphated sinigrin glucosinolates had a 7 s retention time difference; 5 kg L�1 (w v�1 ) resulted in a superior amount of sinigrin in tomato leaves as compared to all the other MLAE concentrations. The study reveals that spraying MLAE on putatively diseased tomato leaves donates specific quantifi- able glucosinolates like sinigrin, which may be involved in defense against tomato diseases and, hence, recommends use of 5 kg L�1 (w v�1 ) for the highest sinigrin defense tag. desulphated sinigrin glucosinolate high performance liquid chromatography Moringa oleifera leaf extract tomato leaves https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/43e8dc70db47e6b7c1f26a3f2f8a9da9.pdf d878caf8c08b5b709cccf096a523b580 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFICACY OF LANTANA (LANTANA CAMARA) EXTRACT APPLICATION AGAINST APHIDS (BREVICORYNE BRASSICAE) IN RAPE (BRASSICA NAPUS) OVER VARIED PERIODS OF TIME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CULVER MVUMI PRECIOUS R. MAUNGA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available African Journal of Biotechnology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 aphid mortality hours after application Lantana leaf extract rape https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/017bc588d8ff3f86ae1c5ceb69abe8f6.pdf 8bb0653b88953d31f255455c00cfa7cb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECT OF MORINGA EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE AND COMMON BEANS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CULVER MVUMI FANUEL TAGWIRA ALBERT ZVENHAMO CHITEKA Description An account of the resource An evaluation on the potential benefit of using Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a growth hormone on common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and maize (Zea mays) was done. Trials were carried out in the greenhouse and field. In the greenhouse, five treatments were used: control (M0, only water applied), second control (ME, only ethanol applied), moringa extract (in 80% ethanol) applied (on leaves) once at 2 weeks from emergence (M1), moringa extract applied at 2 and 4 weeks from emergence (M2), and moringa extract applied every 2 weeks to maturity from two weeks from germination (M3). The same treatments were adopted in the field except ME, which was considered unnecessary after observing the results of the greenhouse experiment. Results showed that moringa extract increased growth and yield of beans in both greenhouse and field, and of maize in the field. However, the extract showed no significant effect on DM yield, root DM or plant height of maize in the greenhouse. The highest DM and root weight, height and crop yields in greenhouse and field experiments for beans, and for maize in the field only, were obtained at M3. The study recommends the application of extract at M3 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 common beans growth hormone maize Moringa oleifera leaf extract https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b9b7deb5143a1da708cd456963cbbfc9.pdf 9757daaf0b58de3729e7e2b953e1049d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE ON MAIZE YIELD IN NYAKATSAPA, MUTASA DISTRICT, MANICALAND PROVINCE: IMPLICATIONS ON EXTENSION ADVICE TO FARMERS IN PROMOTING THE AGRICULTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CULVER MVUMI Description An account of the resource he study assessed the effects of conservation agriculture on maize yield in Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming season. Questionnaires and interviews were used as research instruments. Mean yields under ca and conventional tillage were compared and analysed using ‘Z’ statistical test at 0.025level of significance. Results showed that maize mean yield from ca was significantly higher than the mean yield from conventional system. Hectare of all ca farmers increased from 40.5ha in 2009/2010 to 100ha in 2011/2012 season. Yield in 2009/2010 was 1 t/ha but rose to 2.3t/ha by 2011/2012 season. Agritex, ZFU and NGO provided extension service to Nyakatsapa ca farmers. Agritex provided every type of extension. ZFU and NGO did not conduct any field days on ca. Extension records revealed that (15/20) was attendance on field days and (19/20) on field demonstrations. Results revealed that fertilizer and seed were the main inputs given. The study therefore, recommends that farmers in Nyakatsapa use conservation agriculture which produces higher yields than conventional system in maize production. Soil, nutrients and moisture are conserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Conservation agriculture conventional agriculture extension https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/0dd1f1daaef70d733c47741a43dc42b3.pdf dfa1ef946730816f61e5beb0657afc81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) LEAF EXTRACTS INHIBIT SPORE GERMINATION OF ALTERNARIA SOLANI, CAUSAL AGENT OF EARLY BLIGHT DISEASE OF TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CULVER MVUMI ELIZABETH NGADZE DIANA MARAIS ELSA S DU TOIT BRIGHTON M MVUMI Description An account of the resource Alternaria solani is highly infective and can sporulate on tomato at 13.2 × 10 6 spores mL−1. The fungicidal effect of Moringa oleifera leaf chloroform and aqueous extracts (MLCE and MLAE, respectively) was investigated in vitro to determine the inhibitory effect on germination of spores (conidia) of A. solani. Mixtures of spore suspension and MLCE, as well as MLAE (1:1), were prepared and dropped on slides by micropipette with 20 μL spore suspension of A. solani and 20 μL of MLCE and MLAE. The two treatments, MLCE and MLAE, were applied at four concentrations (62.5, 125, 250 and 500 mg mL−1) and compared with negative (distilled water; no extracts) and positive (diflucan, a commercial fungicide) controls with five replicates. The two extracts showed relatively high inhibitory effects on the germination of conidia from the lowest to the highest concentration. Germination of conidia decreased with increase in the concentrations of the extracts. The study showed that 250 mg mL−1 is the optimum concentration for both MLCE and MLAE. The highest concentration inhibited germination (0.0%) in both extracts. Based on the results from the present study, MLCE and MLAE are both effective in inhibiting germination of A. solani conidia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available South African Journal of Plant and Soil Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 conidia germination early blight Moringa oleifera leaves solvents https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/2d52ace27a89816f4ac7d0ec0e3c1b8c.pdf fcf9748ecf30a0d6585b4bd268f317b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ADEQUATE AND INADEQUATE INORGANIC FERTILIZER RATES ON THE YIELD LEVELS OF PAPRIKA IN MUTASA RESETTLEMENT AREA, MANICALAND PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CULVER MVUMI adequate/ inadequate fertilizer Paprika rate https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/95119dd0f5febe0ed327f0fc02a62011.pdf 06112f5f39a7246a9a24e6b8d7757dab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER LINKAGES IN AGROFORESTRY DEVELOPMENT: EXPERIENCES FROM ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D. MWENYE W. KURANGWA M. DUBE Description An account of the resource The need for tertiary institutions’ involvement in agroforestry development is relevant now more than ever due to limited funding within the national research and extension institutions and weak community/stakeholder linkages. A study was undertaken to understand perceptions and experience of tertiary education insititutions and their community linkages and to review possible models for improving the linkages. A desk study was carried out to analyse community stakeholder linkages. A case study of a communal farmer practising agroforestry technologies in Chinhamora communal area of Zimbabwe and an assessment of multistakeholder approaches in promotion of agroforestry technologies for improvement of livelihoods are presented in this paper. A qualitative research approach was adopted. The study revealed the following: age differences between the students and host farmers affected effective communication; increased diversity in opinions amongst stakeholders; and weak linkages with tertiary institutions. Recommendations proposed include review of curricula focusing on agribusiness and entrepreneurship in agroforestry training, involvement of social based institutions in the development of agroforestry, and establishment of permanent community training sites. More is expected from tertiary institutions beyond supervision of students’ projects to post graduation follow ups. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available RUFORUM Working Document Series Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Conservation agriculture institutional arrangements multi-disciplinary skills xtension Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/41c28698797b784ca9edcb46d7fa8e9f.pdf 884df7095ecb5b66d69f1b4b48b0abce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INSURING TOBACCO CROP BY MT DARWIN DISTRICT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS: A MYTH OR REALITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DELIWE TEMBACHAKO GILLIET CHIGUNWE Description An account of the resource In recent years, tobacco farming has taken an increase among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. High and immediate payments made by buyers of tobacco have caused this shift to tobacco farming especially in Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. Hence even after the Zimbabwe land acquisition and distribution around the year 2000, more small-holder farmers both in the newly resettled farmland and communal areas have taken up tobacco farming as a lucrative cash crop. Previously it was a preserve of commercial farmers. Of interest to note is that Commercial farmers insured the crop to guard against natural hazards and risks. In recent years, climatic risk has grown considerably in Zimbabwe especially in the Dande valley and Mt Darwin district has not been spared. Consequently, the insurance, reinsurance, and financial markets in Zimbabwe have been noted to contribute to hedging against more natural hazards. Whilst such insurance facilities are there, some farmers who have lost crops against natural hazards in Mt Darwin were noted not to have insured their crops. The study sought to answer the following questions; Are smallholder farmers in Mt Darwin aware of the importance of insuring tobacco? What views do these farmers have towards tobacco insurance? What factors hinder some farmers from adopting tobacco insurance? Descriptive survey design was used for this research. Convenient sampling was used to select 5 wards out of 34 wards and random sampling of 50 farmers was made. Raw data gathered from questionnaires was analysed by using descriptive techniques. Findings indicated that farmers are not quite aware of the risks in tobacco production and they view insuring the crop as not necessary. They are not conversant with the issue of crop insurance thus lack of much experience in tobacco production as well as minimized loss of the crop to natural hazards were significant factors thwarting farmers from insuring tobacco Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available AARJMD VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 (JULY 2015) ISSN : 2319 - 2801 Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015