Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Title
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The potential use of Green maize husks wastes collected from street vendors in Gaborone as feed for livestock
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2019-06)Large quantity of Green maize husks (GMH) materials are thrown away by Street Vendors who sell roasted maize to tire public in Gaborone city. These wastes materials are causing nuisance as they attract animals and rodents ... -
Production characteristics, management practices and on-farm phenotypic characterisation of indigenous Tswana sheep in four districts of southern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and 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 ... -
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 ... -
Protein nutrition of livestock grazing high quality pasture
(Lincoln University, 2010)This thesis describes a series of four experiments designed to evaluate the role of the supply of protein in livestock grazing high quality pasture during mating and during pregnancy. The first two studies investigated the ... -
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). ... -
Quantitative assessment and transfers of potentially toxic metals from soils to vegetable crops in urban and peri-urban agriculture land use system in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is considered an important source of food for cities and for vulnerable households. It is usually characterized by high input intensity and use of wastewater for irrigation. The ... -
Relating sorghum yield to growing seasonal weather conditions for Chobe and Barolong agricultural district, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-06)Growing season rainfall is the most important factor in rain-fed arable agriculture in semi-arid climates. Knowledge of rainfall distribution is needed to make farmers aware of possible crop yield obtainable during and ... -
Reservoir tillage for semi-arid environments
(Cranfield University, 2005-10)The ever increasing world population, the decline in suitable agricultural land and food production levels require that new methods are found to increase land productivity or to bring into production land which is marginal. ... -
Response of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes to irrigation at different growth stages in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010-08)A field experiment was conducted during 2009/2010 winter season to study the response of two winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L) cultivars (Baviaans and 14SAWYT306) to irrigation at different growth stages (from emergence ... -
The role and potential of tree growing on farms in the Barolong district – Botswana
(University of Aberdeen, 1992)In the Barolong District the depletion of the woodland resource, upon which households are dependent for fuelwood, poles, fencing material, livestock forage and protection of cropland soil, is a cause for concern. The ... -
Seed germination of morama bean (tylosema esculentum (burch) a. schreib) from different collection sites in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-07)Understanding the seed biology and germination ecology of plants is critical for bringing them into cultivation, yet this information is insufficient for Tylosema esculentum despite its potential as a future crop. T. ... -
Soil-plant-animal continuum in relation to macro and micro mineral status of Tswana sheep at Goodhope and Morale ranches in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-09)This study reports the concentration of macro and micro minerals in soil, forage, water and blood of Tswana sheep at Morale and Goodhope ranches. The main aim of the study was to evaluate mineral status of soil, forage, ... -
Sprawl dynamics and the development of effective smart growth policies
(The Pennsylvania State University, 2006-11-15)Sprawling urban development is a major driving force of global environmental change. Its impact on Earth system functions is likely to increase in the future when the proportion of the world’s population living in urban ... -
Storage temperature and atmosphere influenced postharvest quality of marula (sclerocarya birrea subspecies caffra) fruits
(BUAN, 2020-07)Low temperature storage is the most effective technology for maintaining quality and extending the postharvest life of fresh horticultural produce. However, horticultural produce of tropical and subtropical in origin are ... -
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 ... -
Transmission of campylobacter Jejuni in broiler chickens
(Massey University, Palmerston North, 2002)Investigations were carried out aimed at identifying potential sources of transmission of Campylobacter jejuni to broiler chickens, determining whether boots can mechanically transmit C. jejuni to susceptible chickens, ... -
Trends in land cover change of the greater Gaborone area: Implications for agricultural production loss
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-06)Peri urban areas are contiguous to urban areas, they consist of a large population, and these are regions where farming practice is in conflict with other economic activities. These activities drive the changes in land ... -
The utilization by domestic ruminants in Botswana of treatment diets containing cereal crop stovers treated with urea or urea and molasses
(University of the Free State, 2007-03)The studies were aimed at examining the effects of treatment with urea or urea and molasses on the physical and chemical composition of stovers of sorghum, maize and millet and assessing the potential of these treated ... -
Utilization of crop residues and Agro – industrial by products by Tswana sheep fed varying energy sources and minerals
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-09)Two experiments were conducted at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Sebele. In Experiment 1, twenty-five Tswana sheep were used in 3 x 2 factorial arrangements in a Complete Randomized Design to ... -
Value-addition of cereal crop residues using low technology oyster mushroom (pleurotus spp.) production to improve small-scale farmers’ income and nutrition in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2019-08)The average cereal grain yields for Botswana small-scale farmers is 108kg/ha with gross income of P233.95/ha, respectively. The low yields are due to frequent droughts and pest outbreaks resulting in food and nutrition ...