Malnutrition continues to pose a serious threat to humankind and their animals, and this is inextricably exacerbated by the irrevocable incident of climate change. Due to the latter, adaptation efforts for achieving the ...
An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of energy level in the diets of indigenous Venda hens on egg production, hatchability and subsequent productivity of the chicks. The first part of the study determined ...
Two studies (field and tunnel house experiments) were conducted during the 2012/2013 growing season to assess the effect of a commercial seaweed extract (Technikelp) and Bradyrhizobia inoculation on growth, nodulation, ...
Farmer’s networks can be an effective means to contribute to sustainable agricultural development. Farmers can learn from each other, with each other, can act as a negotiating partner, invest collectively and involve ...
A nutritional experiment was conducted to determine the effect of pawpaw seed meal
supplementation on productivity, mortality and carcass characteristics of indigenous
Venda chickens raised in closed confinement. ...
The current research is based on several months of action research process within the
rural community involved in transforming its current management of small-scale
irrigation schemes. Mohlapitsi irrigation schemes ...
Weaning weight and milk production are traits of economic importance in beef
production and knowledge of their genetic relationship is of importance for genetic
improvement. While indigenous cattle constitute a big ...
Following the withdrawal of synthetic pesticides from agro-chemical markets, several extracts from various plants have been tested. Despite this progress, some plant extracts with bio-pesticidal properties have also been ...
Soil clay minerals are secondary minerals formed by low temperature reactions in the soil
through weathering. These minerals are highly reactive and greatly influence the chemical
and physical properties of many soils. ...
Health Care System delivery of every country is important for many reasons. Firstly, health services are provided through health systems. Secondly, many countries spend an important share of their national income on health ...
The aim of the study was to estimate the future demand for broiler meat in South Africa.
The first objective of the study was to identify factors that affect the demand of broiler
meat. The second objective of the study ...
The soil is the most important component in sustainable land management that varies
spatially due to the combined effect of biological, physical, and chemical processes
that occur over time. Although there has been ...
Determining body weight from growth attributes is the best, cheapest, and simplest approach, especially in rural areas where farmers lack the resources to purchase weighing instruments to assess an animal's body weight. ...
Amaranth species are a highly popular group of vegetables rich in primary and secondary metabolites, with potential to significantly reduce food insecurity and malnutrition. Yet, their production levels in South Africa ...
Onion is the third most important staple vegetable in South Africa, due to the gross
value of vegetable production and export revenues. Almost all of South Africa's
provinces grow onions, but the Western Cape (Ceres), ...
Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of citric acid
supplementation on growth performance, carcass and physicochemical features of
male Venda chickens. Day-old chicks were vaccinated against diseases ...
The agricultural sector is a vital component of the South African economy. The industry has the ability to contribute to rural growth, eliminate poverty, improve food security, create jobs, and narrow income disparities. ...
Worldwide, second to water, tea is in the upper class of the most consumed beverages and has greater popularity. The increased consumption and popularity of tea is associated with its health promoting properties and medicinal ...
Maize (zea maize) is the most important crop in South African grain production, providing nutrients to both humans and animals. It is a basic raw material for producing fuel, starch, oil and alcoholic beverages, as well ...
Poultry eggs are an essential source of animal protein, and their consumption has expanded drastically in recent decades. The study aimed to determine the relationship between egg weight and egg quality traits, ovarian ...