The perceptions of the community towards rivers as a source of livelihood are quite crucial not only for the derived socio-economic livelihoods but also for the effective management of rivers as perception is central to ...
Moringa oleifera Lam., is a versatile, nutrient-dense crop that has drawn a lot of interest due to its ability to combat hunger and food insecurity. Despite many uses of Moringa oleifera, little is known about how ultra-high ...
This work investigates the intricate dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) due to pressures from population growth and environmental changes. The implications of these changes are particularly significant for water ...
This study investigates the effect of feed restriction on the growth performance, stress, and welfare indicators of Ross 308 broiler chickens aged 1 to 35 days. The experiment aimed to determine the impact of feed restriction ...
The study aims to investigate the nutrient composition, phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of leaf extract Berchemia discolor (Munie tree) for goats. Plant leaves were harvested, dried and ground. To analyse ...
Soil contamination with heavy metals poses a significant environmental risk and is one of the world’s most pressing issue. People's health and soil are being seriously harmed by heavy metal pollution in mining locations. ...
In the dry regions of Limpopo Province, South Africa, food security remains a significant issue for many rural households due to the challenges of traditional agriculture and limited access to diverse protein sources. The ...
Effective planning and integrated management of water resources in a rapidly
changing environment under the influence of climate change and anthropogenic
activities relies on consistent monitoring of changes in a river ...
Food insecurity in Africa is attributed from an underdeveloped agricultural sector heavily dependent on primary agriculture. Agricultural productivity faces diminishing soil fertility, resource constraints, environmental ...
This study aimed to examine the livelihood status of informal food traders and the factors affecting their adoption of livelihood strategies post-COVID-19 in selected areas of Polokwane Local Municipality. To accomplish ...
The size of scrotal circumference is highly associated with fertility of a bull, however bulls with under-developed scrotum contributes to unsatisfying performance and low reproduction potential of a bull. The objectives ...
During ripening, 'Hass' avocado fruit change colour from green to purple/black. However, early-season fruit exhibit a poor colour development, and this issue has not been studied in 'Carmen-Hass' and 'Maluma-Hass' when ...
Asbestos dust exposure poses a significant public health concern, particularly in areas characterised by unrehabilitated asbestos mines. As such, this study aims to evaluate the spatial distribution of asbestos and the ...
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a multipurpose tree that has amazing nutritional, healing, and preventative potentials. It has been identified as one of the most assuring species in ameliorating/improving micronutrient ...
The exponential growth in the world population has led to increased greenhouse gas emission. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the major greenhouse gases being emitted mainly through the burning of fossil fuels, solid waste ...
The use of social media in agriculture has become essential due to its ability to promote dialogue, mass communication, marketing, and information dissemination. Social media platforms such as Twitter (now called X), ...
Savanna grasslands in South Africa are well adapted to fire and herbivory, yet these land management practices modify vegetative biomass and overtime affect forage productivity. Fire-herbivory interaction effects offer a ...
There is a high demand for garlic both from the local and international markets. South Africa and the world as a whole have seen a sharp/significant increase in the consumption of garlic during the Corona Virus (COVID-19) ...
Tomatoes can be regarded as important economic crops worldwide. They can enhance food security and alleviate poverty due to its numerous health benefits possess. The production of tomatoes in South Africa is finite, it has ...
Soil properties such as physico-chemical and water holding capacity affect plant growth and the ability to resist soil-borne diseases. In tomato production, soil-borne disease such as Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium ...