Theses & Dissertations Open Access Milk production and caprine mastitis occurrance in the production stage of the Gaborone region goat milk value chain Wazha Mugabe T1he first study was initiated with the objectives of analyzing the production stage of the goat milk value chain and prevalence of caprine mastitis and its impact on the value chain. The study was conducted in the Gaborone agricultural re… RUF-35996 2015 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Students’ perceptions of the first-year experience in higher education: The case of women’s university in Africa Raymond Erick Zvavanyange This study sought to explore students’ perceptions of the first-year experience in higher education with a special focus on Women’s University in Africa (WUA). The study was centered on three (3) objectives which were to: explore the barri… RUF-35993 2016 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação dos Produtos Florestais Não Madeireiros mais explorados em diferentes níveis de degradação da vegetação de mopane em Mabalane Gerente Joaquim Guarinare Actualmente verifica-se maior preocupação sobre a degradação das florestas de Moçambique, assim como da vegetação de mopane do Distrito de Mabalane em resultado de diversas actividades como a grande pressão do corte de lenha, produção do c… RUF-35990 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação da Incidência de Queimadas no Ecossistema de Mopane no Distrito de Mabalane de 2002 a 2011 Amadeu Ossene Moçambique é um dos países da África Austral em que se regista anualmente a incidência de queimadas descontroladas e o distrito de Mabalane, sendo parte do País, não está isento das queimadas. O objectivo do estudo foi de avaliar a incidên… RUF-35988 2015 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Incidência da entomofauna no ecossistema de Mopane no distrito de Mabalane Tomo Mirian Insects play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems. Studies on the effect of insect diversity in Mopane ecosystem can provide a rich base of information assisting in the conservation of biodiversity and are important in indicating th… RUF-35982 2014 CC BY 4.0 22 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Farmer’s perceptions on dual-purpose sorghum and it’s potential in Zambia S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · M. Mwala · T.L. Odong +1 more Food feed crops play a cardinal role in mixed crop-livestock production systems yet views of farmers on their usage are limited. Farmers’ perceptions in predominant sorghum growing areas of Zambia were solicited on socio-economic factors a… RUF-35944 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Phenotypic Diversity of Selected Dual Purpose Forage and Grain Sorghum Genotypes S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · T.L. Odong · P. Rubaihayo Aims: To study the phenotypic diversity of 25 forage and 45 grain sorghum genotypes for dual purpose as food and feed and to identify traits that might contribute to genetic improvement. Study Design: A 7 × 10 alpha lattice design was used… RUF-35941 2015 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Performance of dairy goats in selected regions of Botswana and the effect of improved management practices on milk yield and composition K. Dipheko In Botswana milk production generally come from dairy cattle breeds, but there are some goat breeds that have the genetic potential for producing large quantities of milk. This dissertation was a record of two studies on Performances of da… RUF-35938 2015 CC BY 4.0 4 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more Despite Zambia’s recent policies for optimizing sustainable management of fisheries, their success has been modest in practice. Artisanal and industrial fleets have led to decline in fish catches in the presence of currently prescribed man… RUF-35903 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Co-management driven enforcement of rules and regulations on Lake Tanganyika, Zambia Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more The economic gains from illegal fishing are high in the face of growing demand for fish. Resources are declining; fisher community conflicts are increasing. Increased enforcement is the policy option chosen to improve compliance with rules… RUF-35901 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry produced under artificial propagation Sebastian S. Mosha Demand for fish in both rural and urban areas is very high in Tanzania. In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the chall… RUF-35875 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development of a decision support system for runoff water storage and irrigation – case study of Common bean at Ukwe, Malawi Singa. Darwin Dodoma Temporally and spatially poor rainfall distribution in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has had serious repercussions on crop production resulting in high negative consequences on food production and financial returns for farmers. Harvesting and s… RUF-35788 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Dec 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Bioeconomic analysis of chambo (oreochromis spp.) and kambuzi (small haplochromine spp.) fish stocks of Lake Malombe W. Singini A study to establish bioeconomic options for economic exploitation of Chambo (Oreochromis spp.) and Kambuzi (small Haplochromine cichlids) fisheries of Lake Malombe was conducted between 2010 to 2012. Three models, logistic regression, Uni… RUF-35780 2013 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Climate variability and adaptation in agro-pastoral production systems of southern Zambia O. C. Chibinga Climate variability and change which manifests itself through increase in temperature and frequent occurrence of floods and droughts is increasing agro-pastoralists vulnerability and inability to sustain their sources of livelihood, henc… RUF-35778 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of the political economy of agricultural policies in Malawi: a case study of maize policies H. Phiri Producer Support Estimate (PSE) for the staple food crop maize were calculated in this study to add to knowledge on the incentives and disincentives that created by public policy in agriculture. All the PSE were negative implying that prod… RUF-35702 2013 CC BY 4.0 4 Nov 2015
Multimedia Open Access Strengthening universities Community engagement for transformed Agriculture The video shows the Nepad Regional Fish Node at Bunda College in Malawi that launched a program aimed at empowering rural farmers in the country to embrace inland fish farming as a viable business. More so, the Community Action Research Pr… RUF-35694 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Modelling and forecasting small Haplochromine species (Kambuzi) production in Malaŵi – a stochastic model approach V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · W. Singini The study aimed at forecasting small Haplochromine species locally known as Kambuzi yield in Malaŵi, based on data on Lake Malombe fish catches during the years from 1976 to 2011. The study considered Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (M… RUF-35632 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Bioeconomic approach to rebuilding small Haplochromine cichlids of Lake Malombe, Malawi W. Jere · V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · Orton Msiska +1 more The paper deals with the surplus production models of Verhulst Schaefer that were applied to the small haplochromine cichlids fishery to investigate the sustainability properties of the stock and management of the fishery. The basic object… RUF-35631 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Value chain analysis of Lake Malawi fish: a case study of Oreochromis spp (Chambo) J. Dzanja · Mafanizo Hara · L.Y. Phiri · Kakota Tasokwa Chambo has potential of improving fishers’ socio-economic status in Malawi. The paper examines Chambo value chain whose findings will improve fish marketing by actors along the chain. Quantitative value chain analysis used, investigated in… RUF-35619 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Shelf life of whole fresh lake Malawi tilapia (Oreochromis species – chambo) stored in ice F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · Jeremy Likongwe Lake Malawi Tilapia (chambo) fish species is widely consumed and forms the most important commercial fishery in Lake Malawi. However, as a highly perishable commodity, knowledge regarding how long fresh fish would remain in acceptable and … RUF-35618 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Validation of the use of secondary traits and selection Indices for drought tolerance in tropical maize (Zea mays l.) C. Magorokosho · X. Mhike · P. Okori · Ndlela. Thokozile Breeding progress for drought tolerance in maize has been slow since drought tolerance is a complex trait controlled by many genes. Breeders improving maize for drought tolerance have therefore been using secondary traits and selection ind… RUF-35606 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access An appraisal of farmer variety selection in drought prone areas and Its implication to breeding for drought tolerance Shamiso. Chikobvu · Kassie. Girma Tesfahun · C. Magorokosho · X. Mhike +1 more Maize production and productivity among small scale farmers of southern Africa is limited mainly by drought and low soil fertility. This study aimed at assessing how farmers prioritize selection of varieties for planting under drought stre… RUF-35601 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Temporal population dynamics of stored maize insect pests and efficacy of safer grain protectants in the smallholder sector of Zimbabwe H. Machekano The overall objective of the study was to establish the efficacies of different inert dusts alone and in combination with safer levels of a synthetic pyrethroid or a bio-pesticide as grain protectants. Parallel on-station ecological studie… RUF-35592 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Physio-chemical characteristics, isotopic signatures and hydrochemistry of two contrasting wetlands in two agro-ecological zones of Lesotho R. Mating Agricultural activities; grazing and cropping are thought to be the major contributors to non-point wetland pollution and other land degradation forms in the highlands and foothills while industrial effluents and domestic waste disposal ar… RUF-35534 2012 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of the profitability of mixed tree intercropping and relay cropping agroforestry technologies: a case of Zomba district Selemani Chamdimba Chimwemwe This study was conducted in Zomba district of Southern Malawi to evaluate the profitability of mixed tree intercropping and relay cropping agroforestry technologies. Thondwe, Malosa and Dzaone Extension Planning Areas of the district agric… RUF-35533 2007 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
