Livelihood diversification in South Africa has become the backbone for many of the households‟ in rural areas and it is perceived as a strategy to cope with the growing population and the rapidly increasing poverty rate. ...

Poultry is a good source of animal protein for many households due to its affordability. However, it is prone to bacterial infections which can be passed on to consumers, hence chickens that are reared without constant ...

Most sweet potato-producing regions in South Africa are heavily infested by the root knot (Meloidogyne species) nematodes, which are difficult to manage since the withdrawal of the highly effective fumigant synthetic ...

Agriculture plays a significant role also serves as a critical economic sector in Limpopo province in terms of its contribution to the economy, and the number of employment opportunities it produces within local communities. ...

Erratic rainfall and insect infestation are some of the factors that limit cowpea production in Limpopo (Asiwe, 2009). Improved cowpea varieties available for dryland production in Limpopo do not meet the farmer’s needs. ...

Cucurbitacin-containing phytonematicides and a variety of unidentified soil microbes in suppressive soils (Biomuti) had been consistent in suppression of population densities of root-knot (Meloidogyne spp.) nematodes ...

After harvesting litchi fruit, the red pericarp colour is rapidly lost resulting in discolouration and browning during storage and marketing. To mitigate this challenge, the South African litchi industry uses sulfur dioxide ...

This study was designed to examine the perceptions of subsistence farmers about the use of the extension communication channels to receive farm management information including climate variability in relation to their ...

Smallholder farmers are usually confronted with severe climatic conditions during summer growing seasons on production fields that are generally characterized by poor soil fertility and consequent low crop yields. Conservation ...

One of the major constraints to crop productivity in South Africa is crop nutrient deficiency especially micronutrients. Laboratory, glasshouse and field studies were carried out during the 2016/2017 growing season to ...