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VINE HARVESTING FREQUENCY IMPACT ON TUBER YIELD ATTRIBUTES OF
COMMONEST SWEET POTATO CULTIVAR IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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…
requirements, respectively; the vines being additionally used for propagation, but root tuber yield is greatly
affected by vine harvesting…
Position: 263 (122 views)
VIABILITY OF SMALLHOLDER DAIRYING IN WEDZA, ZIMBABWE
Viability differences in smallholder dairy farming
are a result of differences in access to markets and services.
It is hypothesized that innovations that improve productivity
and market linkages also improve returns and viability. The
viability…
are a result of differences in access to markets and services.
It is hypothesized that innovations that improve productivity
and market linkages also improve returns and viability. The
viability…
Position: 298 (117 views)
TRANSFORMING PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS THROUGH LAND REFORM IN A1
RESETTLEMENT AREAS IN GOROMONZI DISTRICT IN ZIMBABWE
The study reflected on the livelihoods activities of A1 farmers in Goromonzi District in Mashonaland
East Province in Zimbabwe. The study used both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data
were collected through in-depth…
East Province in Zimbabwe. The study used both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data
were collected through in-depth…
Position: 253 (124 views)
THE IMPACT OF URBAN WETLAND FARMING ON FOOD SECURITY IN
ZIMBABWE’S URBAN AREAS
This study explores the urban wetlands contribution to household food security in Zimbabwe. This is
under the backdrop of hazy information which exists under the environmental importance of wetland
resource discourse. The study was an ethnographic…
under the backdrop of hazy information which exists under the environmental importance of wetland
resource discourse. The study was an ethnographic…
Position: 224 (131 views)
THE EFFECT OF STAGE OF GROWTH AND METHOD OF DRYING
FRESH HERBAGE ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THREE TROPICAL
HERBACEOUS FORAGE LEGUMES
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
Position: 319 (112 views)
THE EFFECT OF HERBICIDES ON RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF
ATRAZINE UNDER CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE
An experiment was set up to evaluate the residual effect of atrazine in cowpea production under conservation
agriculture. The trial was superimposed on a previous herbicide trial of a maize crop in 2012/2013 season. The
experiment was laid out in a…
agriculture. The trial was superimposed on a previous herbicide trial of a maize crop in 2012/2013 season. The
experiment was laid out in a…
Position: 236 (128 views)
THE EFFECT FEEDING FORAGE LEGUMES AS NITROGEN SUPPLEMENT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF SHEEP
The effect of feeding forage legumes,
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Position: 350 (105 views)
THE ECONOMICS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETING BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MUREHWA AND MUTOKO DISTRICTS IN ZIMBABWE
The study assessed the nature of marketing chain of fruits and vegetables in Murehwa and Mutoko
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
Position: 183 (138 views)
SYSTEMATIC CROSSBREEDING AND ITS IMPACT ON CARCASS PARAMETERS AND ASSOCIATED MEAT QUALITY PROPERTIES IN GOATS AND SHEEP
The major focus of any commercial goat and sheep enterprise is to
maximize on carcass and meat production and obviously realizing
substantial gain in profits. In modern goat and sheep meat production,
crossbreeding has become an admissible and…
maximize on carcass and meat production and obviously realizing
substantial gain in profits. In modern goat and sheep meat production,
crossbreeding has become an admissible and…
Position: 319 (112 views)
SUNFLOWER BASED RATIONS FOR SMALL-MEDIUM MILK PRODUCING DAIRY COWS
Two dairy concentrates (ram press sunflower and sunflower heads) were formulated locally and
their effects on the performance of crossbred dairy cows were compared with that of a commercial dairy
concentrate. There were no significant differences…
their effects on the performance of crossbred dairy cows were compared with that of a commercial dairy
concentrate. There were no significant differences…
Position: 308 (115 views)
INFLUENCE OF SUCKLING AND/OR MILKING METHOD ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN
DAIRY ANIMALS
Achieving the maximum marketable milk yield with a high fat
and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm
profitability. The present discussion points to the fact that rearing
systems and milking method used affect either milk…
and protein content is desirable to producers to increase farm
profitability. The present discussion points to the fact that rearing
systems and milking method used affect either milk…
Position: 268 (121 views)
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: 141 (146 views)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE AFFECTS FRUIT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF
BER (ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA LAMK.) IN ZIMBABWE
Fruit utilization is affected by quality attributes and shelf life. The quality of Jujube or Ber (Ziziphus
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
Position: 319 (112 views)
MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) LEAF EXTRACTS INHIBIT
SPORE GERMINATION OF ALTERNARIA SOLANI, CAUSAL
AGENT OF EARLY BLIGHT DISEASE OF TOMATO (SOLANUM
LYCOPERSICUM)
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…
Moringa oleifera leaf chloroform and aqueous extracts (MLCE and MLAE, respectively) was investigated in vitro
to determine the…
Position: 277 (120 views)
SOURCES AND CAUSES OF CONFLICT THAT EXIST BETWEEN LOCALS AND
REGULATORY BOARDS ON BIO-DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:
A CASE FOR BINDURA RURAL/URBAN DWELLERS AND THE FORESTRY
COMMISSION
The study sought to establish sources and causes of conflict that exist between locals and regulatory boards on
bio-diversity management in Bindura rural/urban dwellers and the Forestry Commission. According to
Zimbabwean laws, community is the…
bio-diversity management in Bindura rural/urban dwellers and the Forestry Commission. According to
Zimbabwean laws, community is the…
Position: 253 (124 views)
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF COMMERCIALIZATION
OF SMALLHOLDER RABBIT PRODUCTION IN MT DARWIN
DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
A study was conducted to analyze the socio-economic factors influencing commercialization of rabbit production in
communal areas of Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. A study sample of 85 smallholder rabbit farmers was randomly
selected across the…
communal areas of Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. A study sample of 85 smallholder rabbit farmers was randomly
selected across the…
Position: 291 (118 views)
SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FAST TRACK LAND REFORM
PROGRAMME (FTLRP): THE CASE OF MUPFURUDZI FARM (SHAMVA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The impacts and outcomes of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) are varied, complex
and often misunderstood due to lack of empirical studies. The researcher sought to understand the state of
social services and social services needs in the…
and often misunderstood due to lack of empirical studies. The researcher sought to understand the state of
social services and social services needs in the…
Position: 175 (140 views)
ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN PRO POOR COMMUNITY BASED CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN BULILIMAMANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
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…
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…
Position: 277 (120 views)
SEX, AGE OF ANIMAL AND WEIGHT AT SLAUGHTER AS EXPLANATORY VARIABLES FOR CARCASS AND MEAT QUALITY PROPERTIES IN GOATS AND SHEEP PRODUCTION
Slaughtering kids/lambs at specified age and weight of
specialized goat and sheep meat breeds might promote high muscle
deposition and a desirable carcass fat cover, culminating into meat
with a more adequate nutritional profile and health…
specialized goat and sheep meat breeds might promote high muscle
deposition and a desirable carcass fat cover, culminating into meat
with a more adequate nutritional profile and health…
Position: 156 (143 views)
SEX/AGE OF KID/LAMB AND DAM AGE/PARITY AND MANAGING DAM NUTRITION AS DETERMINANTS OF MORTALITY IN SMALL RUMINANTS
Mortality is one of the prime after effect on viability of commercial
goat and sheep meat production efficiency, through its consequential
compromised ewe/doe performance and economic losses in production.
Several factors are potential…
goat and sheep meat production efficiency, through its consequential
compromised ewe/doe performance and economic losses in production.
Several factors are potential…
Position: 346 (106 views)
RIPENING STAGE AND DRYING METHOD AFFECTING COLOUR AND QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA FRUITS IN ZIMBABWE
Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. (Ber) fruit is harvested at different stages of ripening in the Zambezi valley of
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
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RESPONSE OF PIG WEED AMARANTHUS CRUENTUS TO ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Amaranthus is a relatively new and underutilized crop that has developed from being a weed to a vegetable in
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
many developing countries. However, its commercialization has been hampered by limited agronomic guidelines
that will facilitate large…
Position: 308 (115 views)
RESPONSE OF CLEOME GYNANDRA TO ANIMAL MANURE
Low inherent soil fertility and high cost of synthetic fertilizers are some o f the factors hindering
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
Position: 69 (164 views)
INDICATORS OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN GOATS AND SHEEP MEAT PRODUCTION
Reproductive performance is a major contributing factor to the
efficiency of goat and sheep meat production. Therefore, enhancement
of reproductive capacity of goat and sheep flocks is among the most
effective mechanisms of increasing the overall…
efficiency of goat and sheep meat production. Therefore, enhancement
of reproductive capacity of goat and sheep flocks is among the most
effective mechanisms of increasing the overall…
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RELEVANCE AND FEASIBILITY OF MINI LIVESTOCK FARMING IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Mini livestock is a sustainable form of animal production that
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
Position: 346 (106 views)