Working Document Series Open Access Smallholder keepers’ preference for cattle insurance in Botswana: An application of conjoint analysis P. Irungu · R. A. Nyikal · O. S. Ramolefhe The cattle population in Botswana has deteriorated from 2.8 million to 2.1 million over the years. The deterioration results from various risks including re-occurring drought and high disease prevalence. As a result of these perils, a live… RUF-40812 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity K Hulela · K. Kgosikoma · N. Tselaesele The purpose of this study is to contribute to the discussion on re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity as stipulated in the Africa Agenda 2063, the Africa We … RUF-38864 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Management of chlorine decay and formation of disinfectant by-products in drinking water: A case of Gaborone City, Botswana D. Nono · P.T. Odirile · B.P. Parida Chlorine is used in most countries as a disinfectant to control multiplication of pathogenic bacteria in potable water. However, water suppliers have two major challenges in management of chlorine disinfection in water distribution systems… RUF-37538 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of commercial preservation of tomatoes using a mixed-mode solar drying technology in rural Botswana E. Dintwa · O.B. Ebangu · O. Motsamai Globally, the agricultural value chain is adversely affected by high postharvest losses estimated to be 30-50%. Efficient and affordable preservation technologies to mitigate the enormous postharvest losses are scarce in sub-Saharan Africa… RUF-37534 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
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 Analysis of entrepreneurship development at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: A case study of the Agripreneur Program J Lepetu · R. Mabe Entrepreneurship development (ED) is a common phrase in the current business world, and similarly so in Botswana. The goal of the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) incubation agripreneur programme in collabora… RUF-36113 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Study of heavy metal contamination along roadside soils of Botswana G.K. Gaboutloeloe · A.S. Likuku · B.E. Mochoge This study examined presence of heavy metals (aluminium, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc) along Botswana roads. These metals are toxic to human and animals. The mean values of these metals were below toxic range, ind… RUF-34637 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Vulnerability to drought, adaptation and coping strategies among agro-pastoral communities in Botswana Kabo Mogotsi · M.M. Nyangito · D.M. Nyariki With the increased threat of climate change effects on the African continent, this study was carried out to document the coping mechanisms against the rampant droughts by the agropastoral communities in Botswana. The study was carried out … RUF-34479 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Soil nitrate and nitrite in different soil profiles of Peri-Urban and horticultural farm soils of Gaborone as indicators of nitrogen leaching. T. Mpuisang · T. Mubyana-John · N. Pabalinga · F. Pule-Meulenberg Soil nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate (NO3-) along the soil profile can be used as indicators of nitrogen loss by leaching. Preliminary studies have shown that excess usage of fertiliser is common amongst farmers who were aiming to increase crop… RUF-34098 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Heavy metal distribution in soils of some urban and peri-urban horticultural farms in Botswana J. Agbenin · T. Mpuisang · T. Mubyana-John · L. C. Obuseng +1 more Despite the fact that there is high usage of agrochemicals and use of urban waste water for irrigation, the concentration of potentially toxic metals in urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) farms has not been widely investigated in Botsw… RUF-34051 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Preliminary Assessment of Socio-economic Potential for Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) in Semi-arid Bobirwa Sub-district of Eastern Botswana B. Kayombo · O. Mpatane · C. Patrick This report is an account of an on-going study being carried out in Mathathane, Motlhabaneng and Tsetsebjwe villages of Bobirwa Sub-district in eastern Botswana to assess the socioeconomic potential for RWH. Bobirwa Sub-district has a mean… RUF-32715 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Forest Dependency and livelihood around Kasane Forest Reserve, Botswana J. Alavalapati · J Lepetu · P.K. Nair Conservation of biodiversity in protected areas will be more challenging if local communities are heavily dependent on them for various products and subsistence needs. This study estimated forest dependency and identified factors influenci… RUF-31798 2012 CC BY 4.0 5 May 2014
