Soil structure is described as a complex and dynamic soil property, partly related to inherent characteristics of particle size and clay mineralogy and also anthropogenic influences related to land use and management. ...
Momordica balsamina Linn., is one of the African leafy vegetables (ALVs) that holds a great deal of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties, attributed to the presence of micro nutrients and secondary metabolites. ...
The first study comprised a survey on pigeon peas to determine the crop’s current
status in six local municipalities within the two Provinces. The survey study was
divided into two sections. The first section found that ...
Tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) is a legume crop cultivated for its high nutritional status and is tolerant to biotic and abiotic stress. It can potentially fix atmospheric nitrogen (N), reducing the need for chemical ...
The first study comprised a survey on pigeon peas to determine the crop’s current
status in six local municipalities within the two Provinces. The survey study was
divided into two sections. The first section found that ...
Soil degradation is a serious environmental threat facing the humanity today. Soil
degradation in one or more of its forms has been labelled as a ‘global pandemic’.
This is because; soil degradation is a very serious ...
The citrus sector in South Africa exports more than 60% of the citrus produced in the Southern Hemisphere, making it the leading citrus exporter in the region. After Spain, South Africa is the country that exports the most ...
The study was conducted to determine the effect of prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in diets on growth performance, blood indices, and methane emissions of yearling male Pedi goats. A total number of 24 Pedi goats were ...
Protein ingredients are the most expensive inputs in poultry production even though
not included in large quantities compared to energy ingredients. The study aimed to
evaluate dietary threonine levels for optimal ...
Sorting of waste at source is a process where the user is involved in the waste management system that contributes to waste separation. The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in households need to be sorted to improve ...
The process of buying and selling agricultural goods and services on the e-commerce is a phenomenon that is experiencing an increment and is also becoming a common place for conducting business. The e-commerce has become ...
Globally, the significance of extension officers in promoting the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) among small-scale farmers is increasing. This study assessed the competencies of public extension officers in ...
Goat health and reproductive performance in poor, resource-limited communities in mining areas remain increasingly challenged by tailing dust contamination of surface water bodies. The broad objective of the study was to ...
Savanna ecosystems are naturally occurring ecosystems in arid or semi-arid regions
that are well-suited for commercial and communal farming practices, particularly for
grazing livestock. Climate change-induced drought ...
Amaranthus species are indigenous crops in South Africa, commonly consumed as leafy
vegetables. It has been consumed for many decades by the rural community population
for its nutritional and nutraceutical properties. ...
Maize holds an essential position of the primary grain crop in South Africa, being a
significant source of feed for animals and staple food among rural communities. Due
incompetent farming techniques that smallholder ...
The rate at which one country’s currency is exchanged for another country’s currency is known as the exchange rate. The external value of each currency is reflected in the country’s economic conditions in general and the ...
Forests, as critical ecosystems, have played an important role in both reducing climate change and promoting sustainable development. However, anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, industrial operations, and ...
The only ecosystem that is best suited to accommodate livestock in Africa is the
Savanna ecosystem. The livestock can be raised well in the savanna ecosystem due
to the availability of enough grass and trees. However, ...
South Africa's agricultural landscape is characterized by diverse livestock farming
practices, with goat farming playing a crucial role in enhancing food security and rural
livelihoods. Goats are cost-effective, easily ...