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Assessment of water quality in a drainage channel at Pandamatenga commercial arable farms for possible agricultural reuse
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023)
Botswana is a semi-arid country with low rainfall and a lack of water resources. The country has reached its full potential in terms of surface water development, that is, the construction of dams, owing to the flat ...
Wildfire prediction and monitoring in the rangeland areas of Botswana: a case study of Kgalagadi district
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-01)
Fire is a critical tool for managing rangeland ecosystems, particularly in the savannah. However, the increasing wildfire occurrence poses a considerable danger to rangeland ecosystem continuity. Burned area extent and ...
Factors influencing academic performance of pupils in the primary school leaving examination results for agriculture in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-05)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing performance of students in the primary school leaving examinations (PLSE) results for Agriculture in the Botswana. This national study targeted a total ...
Effect of compost amendments on soil physicochemical properties, plant growth and efficient use of water, nitrogen and phosphorus in maize (zea mays l).
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-05)
Compost is used across the world to sustain soil fertility and crop yield. This investigation consists of two experiments, which were conducted at BUAN greenhouses and farmers field in the Central District of Botswana in ...
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of different strains of indigenous Tswana chickens in Kweneng and southern districts of Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-08)
The aim was to characterise indigenous Tswana chicken populations in Kweneng and Southern districts of Botswana. The qualitative traits involved in the study included tail colour, breast colour, back colour, neck colour, ...
Farmers’ knowledge of the carmine spider mite, Tetranychus cinnabarinus Boisduval (Acari: Tetranychidae), its susceptibility to acaricides and activities of detoxifying enzymes in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-07)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) is an important vegetable due to its nutritional and economic value. It’s production has become very difficult and costly due to the prevalence of pests and diseases. Spider mites are among ...
Assessing the potential of rainwater harvesting for sustaining small scale irrigated coffee farming in the Bigasha watershed, Uganda2023
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-01-25)
This study used remote sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), the Quantum GIS Soil and Water Assessment Tool (QSWAT+) and Crop Water and Irrigation Requirements Program (CROPWAT) to assess the potential of rainwater ...
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 ...
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 ...