Journal articles Open Access Characterisation of spatial and temporal distribution of the fire regime in Niassa National Reserve, northern Mozambique Cangela Aménio · Romana Rombe Bandeira · A. Chauque · Natasha Ribeiro +1 more The Niassa National Reserve (NNR) is the largest conservation area of the Miombo woodlands in southern Africa, representing one of the most remote and pristine biodiversity spots. Anthropogenic fires have long been one of the main ecologic… RUF-37290 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Ecosystem service importance and use vary with socio-environmental factors: A study from household-surveys in local communities of South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Cori Ham · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Ecosystem services (ESs) underpin human livelihoods around the world. Understanding how socio-environmental aspects influence stakeholders’ perceptions and use of ESs, is important for decision-making processes that target the social expec… RUF-37277 2017 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access A review of the farming of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) in Malawi: policy research directions for aquaculture development in Malawi E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa The lack of better performing native fish species for aquaculture led the government of Malawi to import the exotic common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) from Israel in 1976. Growth trials at Domasi and Kasinthula Experimental Stations had show… RUF-37275 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Influence of climate variability and length of rainy season on crop yields in semiarid Botswana Jimmy Byakatonda · Piet K. Kenabathob · D.B. Moalafhib · B.P. Paridaa Climate variability and change is expected to affect agricultural productivity among other sectors. Studying the influence of this variability on crop production is one measure of generating climate change resilience strategies. In this st… RUF-37269 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Serological survey of Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti in cattle and goats from smallholder farms in Angónia, Tete Province, Mozambique Cavele Alfeu · A. Nhacumbe Alsacia · P. Souza Bárbara · C. Aida Cristina +5 more Rearing cattle and goats is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Mozambique where animals are raised in traditional production systems in communal pastures. Despite its importance, there is little information on their … RUF-37236 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Mapping spatial variability of hydric soil properties to delineate Khalong-la-lithunya wetlands Khoeli Makhala · Masopha Makoae · Botle Mapeshoane · Mokhatla Molefe +4 more Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-… RUF-37223 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of harvesting time on groundnut yield and yield components in Northern Mozambique Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important legume crop in Mozambique which is grown for food as well as cash. It’s an indeterminate growth habit and below the ground nature of fruiting makes it difficult to determine the … RUF-37216 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of sustainable innovation performance by smallholder dairy farmers in Malawi Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika The smallholder dairy farmer’s performance and ability to improve productivity for increased incomes, is driven by their level of innovativeness. Knowledge on the nature, degree and frequency of innovations provide opportunities for suppor… RUF-37213 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access The influence of soil moisture on maize growth and yield in flood recession farming in the Okavango Delta: the case of maize L. Bosekeng · M. Chimbari · G. Mmopelwa · G. Wiles Flood recession farming (locally known as molapo farming) is a farming system which is based on natural irrigation and fertilization of the floodplain where crops are cultivated on the remaining soil moisture of the receding flood. Maize (… RUF-37212 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access A compelling case for seed enterprises as a tool for rural development in the smallholder farming sector U. Mazarura · N. Munyaka · B.M. Mvumi This study analysed the community seed business developed by the Seeds and Markets Project (SAMP) managed by GRM International. The community seed business developed was named Zaka Super Seeds and was later named Zimbabwe Super Seeds as it… RUF-37186 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants and impact of climate smart agriculture technology adoption on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Malawi A. Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study identifies factors affecting adoption of multiple climate change adaptation technologies and its impact. An ordered probit model, a full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods were used. Age of h… RUF-37162 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of nutritional quality of safflower for use as animal feed Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile · P. Oarabile · D. Phuduhudu Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an annual oil seed crop adapted to arid and saline regions of the world. It is potentially a novel food and medicine source, which has not been fully explored in the last century. Safflower’s ability … RUF-37132 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access A review of the nutritive value and utilisation of quality protein maize in indigenous chicken production T.N. Bidi · A.B. Dube · E. Gasura · S. Ncube +1 more Indigenous chickens play an important role in African rural households particularly in improving their livelihoods. However, indigenous chicken production is characterised by low productivity due to poor management practises, particularly … RUF-37114 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of pre-treatments and drying on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potatoes in Maswa District, Tanzania H.S. Laswai · Christerbel. Nicanuru · D. N. Sila Rural communities in Tanzania are increasingly suffering from food shortage and malnutrition. A household survey was conducted to determine the baseline situation in Maswa district, regarding production, processing and storage of orange fl… RUF-37091 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritive value of cooking melon from diverse processed products as energy source for livestock O. Basutli · O.R. Madibela · H. Masebu Botswana is endowed with high diversity of both domesticated and wild plants despite its semi-aridness. The present study determined the nutritive value of diverse processed products from cooking melon (Citrullus vulgaris) with a view to u… RUF-37090 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Using a molluscivorous cichlid from Lake Malawi as a biological control agent of schistosomiasis snail hosts W.W.L. Jere · H. Kanthenga · B. Lusangasi · C. Makuya +2 more A breeding program for Trematocranus placodon, a Lake Malawi molluscivorous cichlid that can be used as a biological control agent of snails in schostosomiasis control programs, was initiated at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natur… RUF-37087 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of incubation water flow rate and egg population density on hatching success of Oreochromis karongae D. Kassam · Jeremy Likongwe · A. Maluwa · J. Valeta +1 more Research was conducted to assess the combined effect of water flow rate and incubation egg population density on egg hatching period, hatchability, total mortality and fry survival of Oreochromis karongae. The treatments were (1) 0.09 l/se… RUF-37078 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Ecological impacts of common carp and the African sharptooth catfish: A review E.R. Chirwa · W. Jere · A. Mtethiwa · D. Sikawa Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) have been introduced worldwide for aquaculture. In their novel areas, ecological impacts, arising from their benthivorous and predatory feeding behaviour, have been… RUF-37074 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Economic analysis of small-scale fish farming in Bunda, Lilongwe, Malawi L. Banda · E. Kaunda · H. Mussa This study to determine economic returns of small-scale fish farming in Malawi was carried out in Bunda area, Lilongwe. Thirty two small-scale fish farmers were purposively sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Cost and… RUF-37063 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening quality protein maize development and utilisation for indigenous chickens in Zimbabwe T.N. Bidi · A.B. Dube · E. Gasura · N.A. Maibvisira +4 more Increasing household nutrition is a top priority in Zimbabwe where protein energy malnutrition is rampant among women and children. In rural areas, most people do not afford protein rich foods that include meat, meat products and other alt… RUF-37036 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of soil and water conservation improvement on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi A.K. Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study utilised full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods to adjust for pre-treatment observable differences between treated and untreated groups for measuring the impact of technologies. Data were co… RUF-37023 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of safflower genotypes under the semi-arid conditions in Botswana Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile · P. Oarabile · D. Phuduhudu Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a multipurpose oil seed crop that is drought, heat, cold and saline tolerant, but minor and neglected despite its many uses. However, recently there is renewed interest in safflower due to its drought… RUF-37008 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Safflower germplasm evaluation for Botswana conditions Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile · P. Oarabile · D. Phuduhudu Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a multipurpose oil seed crop that can be used for cooking oil production, as a vegetable crop, cut flower, forage crop (for both forage and seed for animal feed concentrates), industrial crop for dye … RUF-37007 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Value-addition of cereal crop residues for improving the income, nutrition and performance of small-stock of small-scale farmers using low technology oyster mushroom production in Botswana T.V. Balole · E.B. Khonga · O.R. Madibela · D.S. Marumo Grain cereal production gives rise to crop residues in the farm once the grain is harvested or processed. The common residues include straw and husks of small grains such as wheat, barley, rice, sorghum and pearl millet and stalks, husks a… RUF-37004 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic ammendments on soil chemical and maize yield characteristics in Zimbabwe S. Angombe · T. Chitata · R.L. Mhindu · A. Munodawafa +1 more Performance evaluation of five treatments on soil chemical characteristics and yield of maize was carried out in Lower Gweru, Zimbabwe. The treatments were gypsum, mopane ash, green manure, combined gypsum and green manure (green manure + … RUF-36977 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
