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The radiation balance of Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Myeni, Lindumusa. (2016)

Abstract available in PDF file.

Rainy season characteristics with reference to maize production for the Luvuvhu river catchment, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Tshililo, Fhulufhelo Phillis. (2017)

In arid and semi-arid regions, crop yields are mainly dependent on the amount and spatio-temporal distribution of rainfall. For most smallholder farmers in rural areas of southern Africa, rainfall is a critical input to ...

The respiratory health effects associated with particulate matter (PM₂․₅) exposure in children residing near a landfill site : a case of eThekwini Municipality.

Gumede, Phiwayinkosi Richmond. (2015)

Currently, land-filling is the main waste disposal method utilized in South Africa. However little is known about the health risk factors among children living near the landfill sites. This is a first study that sought to ...

Runoff simulation using the SWAT model for flood frequency analysis and design flood estimations in the Luvuvhu River catchment, South Africa.

Thavhana, Mulalo Precious. (2018)

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Seasonal variation of surface energy fluxes above a mixed species and spatially homogeneous grassland.

Moyo, Nicholas C. (2011)

The increasing human population, industrialization, urbanisation and climate change challenges have resulted in an increased demand for already scarce water resources. This has left the agricultural sector with less water ...

Sensible heat flux and evaporation for sparse vegetation using temperature-variance and a dual-source model.

Abraha, Michael Ghebrekristos. (2010)

The high population growth rate and rapid urbanization that the world is experiencing today has aggravated the competition for the already scarce resource ¡V water ¡V between the agricultural sector and the other economic ...

Sensible heat flux for estimating evaporation.

Savage, Michael John. (2010)

The focus of the research is on investigations of various methods for obtaining sensible heat flux (H) for estimating evaporation. The key for this approach is the application of the shortened energy balance equation, and ...

Sensible heat flux under unstable conditions for sugarcane using temperature variance and surface renewal.

Nile, Eltayeb Sulieman. (2010)

Increased pressure on the available limited water resources for agricultural production has a significant impact on sugarcane production. Routine monitoring of evaporation with reliable accuracy is essential for irrigation ...

Temperature dynamics within a low-cost aquaponic system and the possibe effects of climate change.

Mkhize, Minenhle Godslove. (2019)

The agricultural sector is facing impeding challenges due to climate change. There is enough evidence showing that climate change has a significant impact on agricultural production. Marginalized communities that lack ...

Testing and evaluation of a newly installed Agrometeorology Instrumentation Mast (AIM) web-based system in a rural school in Swayimana, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Dlamini, Zibuyile. (2019)

Rural communities in South Africa are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and adverse weather due to their heavy reliance on natural resources. Agricultural adaptation is therefore essential. However, there ...

The use of infrared thermometry for irrigation scheduling of cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) and annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.)

Mengistu, Michael Ghebrekidan. (2003)

Limited water supplies are available to satisfy the increasing demands of crop production. It is therefore very important to conserve the water, which comes as rainfall, and water, which is used in irrigation. A proper ...