Browsing Masters Degrees (Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management) by Title
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African fungus-growing termites and other insects for human and poultry nutrition.
(2004)Food insecurity can contribute to the advancement of diseases such as growth stunting and HIV/AIDS. A holistic approach to addressing food insecurity includes reviewing local resources; including indigenous food stuffs. ... -
Agricultural extension and natural resource management in Mozambique with particular reference to Cabo Delgado Province.
(2005)The Agricultural Extension, within the context of Mozambique, is an important force· towards agricultural and rural development. Practically, the agricultural policy and programme of the government is implemented through ... -
Agricultural extension and post-settlement support of land reform beneficiaries in South Africa : the case of Ixopo in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Land reform is a political project which started after World War II in many countries around the world (Japan, Latin America and Africa). In South Africa it started with the advent of democracy in 1994. Experiences around ... -
Agronomic studies on edamame (vegetable soybean) in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Aligning vision and action of a landcare ethos through systematic intervention : the case of the Farmer Support Group.
(2004)The present context of community based natural resource management is characterized by multiple stakeholder involvement, a situation that presents challenges in aligning vision for common action. A 'systemic intervention' ... -
Analyzing organic farming training in the curriculum of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.
(2010)The study was conducted in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, in the town of Pietermaritzburg, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The aim of the research was to analyse to what extent organic farming is part of the curriculum ... -
The applicability of the agricultural production systems simulator (APSIM) model to decision-making in small-scale, resource-constrained farming systems : a case study in the Lower Gweru Communal area, Zimbabwe.
(2011)Small-scale farmers rarely get enough yields to sustain themselves to the next harvest. Most of these farmers are located in marginal areas with poor soils and in semi-arid areas which receive little rainfall yet the farmers ... -
Are South Africa's water service delivery policies and strategies equitable, accessible, affordable, efficient, effective and sustainable for Msunduzi low-income households?
(2003)Are South Africa's water service delivery policies and strategies equitable, accessible, affordable, efficient, effective and sustainable for Msunduzi low-income households? The primary objective of this study was to elicit ... -
An assessment of Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife's labour policies for unskilled temporary workers.
(2014)Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (EKZNW) is a Schedule 3C public entity that is legally mandated by way of the KwaZulu Natal Nature Conservation Management Act 9 of 1997 to conserve indigenous biodiversity within the province ... -
Communication and information management in partnership development :|bthe case of KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Forum.
(2007)Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of communication and information management in inter-institutional collaboration and review aspects that are crucial for partnerships to function effectively in a multi-stakeholder ... -
The contribution of adopting organic farming practices to household food security (a case study of Dovehouse Organics)
(2017)Adoption of organic farming improves production over time, suggesting that it could be possible to feed the growing world population through food produced using organic farming methods. Globally, the consumer demand for ... -
Contribution of assets, group management, benefits and community support to the success of Maphephethe rural women's groups.
(2006)Women play a major role in development especially with the increasing numbers of female headed households in Africa. Today more than ever, the poor, the majority of whom are women, face the challenge of creating new ... -
Coping strategies of low-income households in relation to HIV/AIDS and food security.
(2005)The purpose of this study was to investigate coping strategies employed by low-income households of Sweetwaters KwaZulu-Natal, who have members who are infected with HIV in ensuring food security when dealing with HIV/AIDS. ... -
Effectiveness of the house-to-house rabies vaccination programme : a case study of Magabheni Township.
(2013)Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is caused by a virus. Rabies infects domestic and wild animals, and is spread to people through close contact with infected saliva trough bites or scratches. The disease is present on ... -
Entrepreneurship through the Junior Achievement Botswana Programme : realities and perceptions.
(2006)Though Botswana is regarded as one of the richer countries in Africa, it is faced with challenges experienced by other developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa such as poverty, unemployment and HIV/AIDS. Recession in ... -
Evaluation of solar-powered computer use by educators at Myeka High School, rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2002)The potential of solar systems to generate electricity to power computers in rural schools has been realised in areas where grid electricity is inaccessible. While donors may willingly donate computers to rural schools, ... -
Evaluation of the acceptability, impact and feasibility of biogas digesters in rural Maphephetheni, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2003)Biogas has the potential to provide energy to communities, especially those where grid electrification will not be installed for a long time and who experience problems in accessing energy resources. The purpose of this ... -
An evaluation of the role of extension in adoption of new technology by small-scale resource-constrained farmers : a case of Lower Gweru Communal area, Zimbabwe.
(2015)The importance of agricultural extension in small-scale farming systems of developing countries cannot be overemphasised. Extension organisations and their agents play crucial roles in transferring technologies to small-scale ... -
An examination of the perspectives and experiences of crop production by the beneficiaries of the Arable Lands Development Programme (ALDEP)
(2011)Botswana is considered an economic success story since the discovery of diamonds in the late 1960’s. While this mineral wealth allowed the government to invest in infrastructure which reduced poverty nationally, it still ... -
Examining of knowledge management systems applied by extension workers supportive community gardens in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality.
(2011)South Africa as other African countries has not been spared from the rural poverty. The South African government is trying to address this problem through various government departments. One such ministry trying to address ...