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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 soil erosion risk and soil fertility ...
Growth performance, haemo-biochemical parameters, carcass characteristics and meat quality in broiler chickens fed malted sorghum-based diets
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-06)
The study was conducted to investigate the effect of feeding malted sorghum grains in place of maize grains on growth performance, blood parameters and meat quality of Ross 308 broiler chickens (R3O8BC). A pilot work (Study ...
Evaluation of cropping strategies for mitigating elephant crop raiding in communities along the eastern Okavango Panhandle of Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-03)
There is an increased call for elephant protection and conservation due to the anthropogenically driven decline in elephant numbers globally. However, due to protection by Government legislation in Botswana, elephant ...
Production characteristics, management practices and on-farm phenotypic characterisation of indigenous Twana sheep in four districts of southern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-08)
In the framework of collecting information that will aid in development of breeding and
conservation strategies and policies intended for the conservation of indigenous Tswana sheep in
the Southern part of Botswana, a ...
The potential of different forms of mulch on soil moisture, soil temperature and yield of sorghum in Zwenshambe, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2021-08)
Due to climate change, rainfed arable conditions have become quite unpredictable in semi-arid conditions of Botswana. Several countries have been experimenting with different climate smart technologies with a view to find ...
Potential of some botanical extracts, soap solutions and companion plants against cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne Brassicae L.) on rape (Brassica napus L.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-06)
Rape (Brassica napus L.) is a popular leafy vegetable grown for home consumption and for
sale in Botswana and other African countries. It significantly contributes to the livelihood of
both smallholder and commercial ...
Growth Performance of Boer and Savanna Goat Doelings at Lobu Small Stock Ranch Under Natural Rangeland Conditions During the Late Wet and Early Dry Seasons In Kgalagadi Region (Botswana).
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-07)
Goats have the most integral socio-economic role in many African countries, hence, the ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, the Government of Botswana has taken a step in supporting Lobu ranch since its ...
Bio-efficacy of selected bean genotypes and some plant powders as protectant against the seed beetle, Callosobruchus Maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)in storage
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-10)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the utmost significant grain legumes in developing countries, however its production in Botswana has been failing to retain pace with annual growth rates due to post harvest ...
Abundance and diversity of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.) insects in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-10)
Water scarcity has become a major challenge for Botswana farmers to increase their production despite various development initiatives introduced by the government. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.) is a drought tolerant ...
Effects of planting date and genotypes on growth, development, yield, and oil content of safflower under irrigated conditions in semi-arid south-east Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-09-06)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an annual oil plant belonging to the Compositae or Asteracea family that can be grown as a summer or winter crop. One of the most important criteria for maximising safflower production ...