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Proximate composition of offal and drumsticks of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) fed mophane worm and various cereal based diets
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)
Two studies were carried out to investigate the effects of feeding mophane worm as a protein
source and cereals as energy sources on the chemical composition of offal and drumsticks of
guinea fowl (Numida meleagris). ...
Comparative assessment of the effects of horse manure and urea as nitrogen sources on seed yield, forage production and nutritional quality of Cenchrus ciliaris post seed harvesting.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020)
The objective of this research was to evaluate the comparative effects of horse manure and urea, as sources of nitrogen, on seed and biomass yields of Cenchrus ciliaris and the nutritional quality of its forage residues ...
Impact of family chickens on the livelihoods of people living with HIV and AIDS and effects of stocking density on the growth performance of family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive system
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-06)
Two studies were carried out to investigate the impact of family chicken component of BONEPWA+ on the livelihoods of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). In the first study, the impact of family chickens on the livelihoods ...
INFLUENCE OF HARVEST TIME AND GENOTYPE ON SEED YIELD, PETAL YIELD AND CARTHAMIDIN AND CARTHAMIN CONTENTS, AND MINERAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT IN SAFFLOWER (Carthamus tinctorius L.).
(Buan, 2024-03-27)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a versatile oil crop with drought, salinity, and severe temperature tolerance. In 2023, the Botswana government incorporated safflower into the cropping system, being among the 13 ...
Wildfire prediction and monitoring in the rangeland areas of Botswana: a case study of Kgalagadi district
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-01)
Fire is a critical tool for managing rangeland ecosystems, particularly in the savannah. However, the increasing wildfire occurrence poses a considerable danger to rangeland ecosystem continuity. Burned area extent and ...
Factors influencing academic performance of pupils in the primary school leaving examination results for agriculture in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-05)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing performance of students in the primary school leaving examinations (PLSE) results for Agriculture in the Botswana. This national study targeted a total ...
A Geospatial assessment of soil erosion risk and soil fertility changes due to ISPAAD programme: A case study of Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area, Kgatleng District.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-06)
This study was conducted in Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area (DAEA) in the Kgatleng District located in the eastern part of Botswana. The main objective of this study was to assess the impacts of the Integrated Support ...
Classification of drought tolerant cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L). Walp)] genotypes based on morphological and physiological responses to water deficit
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-11)
Drought stress poses a major threat to food security due to the devastating effect during the growth and development of plants and leads to yield losses in Africa, especially in Botswana. Therefore, there is an increasing ...
The training of Agricultural Demonstrators at the Botswana Agricultural College: A critical analysis with emphasis on the curriculum content
(Reading University, 1991-08)
The majority of people in Botswana depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Through extension, the development programmes providing farmers with inputs and information on the latest farming techniques to improve ...
Pearl millet : influence of mineral biofortification and simple processing technologies on minerals and antinutrients
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Pearl millet is an important staple food in rural Africa. However, the mineral bioavailability of pearl millet is low due to its high content of antinutrients, particularly phytate. This research investigated the effects ...