Browsing by Author "Patrick, Cecil"

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    • The potential of different forms of mulch on soil moisture, soil temperature and yield of sorghum in Zwenshambe, Botswana 

      Malamba, Bakani (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 ...

    • Reservoir tillage for semi-arid environments 

      Patrick, Cecil (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. ...

    • A review of agricultural mechanization status in Botswana 

      Patrick, Cecil; Tapela, Mataba (AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America,, 2002-08-28)
      Agricultural mechanization in Botswana is predominantly animal draught-powered. The low yields which characterize the arable sector due to low and erratic rainfall causes continued reliance on government subsidies. Government ...