Faculty of Agribusiness, Education and Extension: Recent submissions
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The role of women in sheep and goats production in Sub-Saharan Africa
(International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2010)Women play significant roles in the domestic and national socio-economic development of many countries in the sub-Sahara Africa. They own livestock especially sheep and goats since these animals are smaller and easier to ... -
Profitability of Small Scale Vegetable Production in Southern District, Botswana
(Macrothink Institute, 2017-01-10)Government determination to eradicate extreme poverty and food insecurity among Batswana through small scale vegetable production program appears not to transform their economic stance. Rural households that are part of ... -
The role of agricultural extension in Africa’s development, the importance of extension workers and the need for change
(EScience Press, 2017)Agriculture is generally referred to as the mainstay of African economy, the real driver of economic growth. Agricultural extension plays a critical role in African development by bringing the farming community information ... -
Re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity
(RUFORUM, 2018)The purpose of this study is to contribute to the discussion on re-aligning curricula and mode of delivery to impart relevant knowledge and skills to improve agricultural productivity as stipulated in the Africa Agenda ... -
Determinants of household’s choice of livelihood diversification strategies in Chobe district, Botswana
(African Journal of Rural Development (AFJRD), 2020-12-31)To ensure reduced poverty levels and improved standard of living, the government of Botswana is aiming at diversifying its economy from mining to agriculture, industry, manufacturing, services and tourism. However, there ... -
Market prospects and willingness to pay for indigenous products: The case of Morama (Tylosema esculentum)
(Academic Journals, 2020-06)This study analyzes the market potential of the underutilized indigenous Morama (Tylosema esculentum) products by determining the consumers’ preferences and willingness to pay. Simple random sampling was used to select 372 ... -
Effect of market participation on household welfare among smallholder goat farmers in Botswana
(University of Life Sciences in Poznan, 2021-03-03)Goat farming is a major livelihood activity for most smallholder farmers in Botswana. To ensure sustainable livelihoods for these farmers, a shift from the prevalent traditional and subsistence system to a more market-oriented ... -
Production and marketing constraints of small stock farming: evidence from limid and non-limid farmers in boteti sub-district, Botswana
(Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2019-10-18)The majority of the rural population in Botswana keep small stock as a source of livelihood. However, small stock farmers face many constraints which impede maximization of their production and returns. Yet there is dearth ... -
Poverty reduction through alternative livelihoods in Botswana's desert margins
(Sabinet Journals, 2006-01-01)Despite rapid economic growth recorded in the last decades following independence in 1966, poverty is still rampant especially in the rural areas of Botswana. Poverty reduction has been on the agenda for many ... -
Determinants of market participation and the institutional constraints: Case study of Kweneng West, Botswana
(Academic Journals, 2016-09)For smallholder livestock farmers to benefit from their livestock, they need to fully participate in the market. This study identifies the determinants of market participation by smallholder livestock farmers in Botswana. ... -
Economics of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from beef production in western Canada
(Elservier, 2018-05)Beef production plays a vital role in the economy of western Canada; however, in the wake of global warming as a result of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the industry has come under some scrutiny. Although there ... -
Identification of factors that influence the performance of extension management systems in Kweneng and southern districts of Botswana
(South African Society for Agricultural Extension (SASAE), 2018-11-15)Since 1999, the government of Botswana has implemented the Performance Management System (PMS) as a public service reform tool for all the ministries with the aim to improve and monitor performance of the public service ... -
Perceived Roles of Teachers of Agricultural Science in the Implementation of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Measures in Secondary Schools of Botswana
(Scholink, 2018-08-28)The study is to determine the roles played by teachers of agriculture in senior secondary schools in the fight against the spread of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). This was a ... -
Location as a Factor in the Prediction of Performance in Botswana Junior School Certificate Agriculture Examinations by Continuous Assessment Scores.
(Scientific Ressearch, 2014-01)The study looked at the location of schools as it relates to the academic performance of students in Botswana. The study population was the results of Junior Certificate (JC) Agriculture Examinations conducted in 2009 among ... -
Assessment of computer technology availability, accessibility and usage by Agricultural Education student teachers in secondary schools in Botswana.
(Academic Journals, 2014-09-10)This study examines the availability, accessibility and usability of computer as a form of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by student teachers in secondary schools. 44 out of 51 student teachers of ... -
Bifurcation analysis of vertical transmission model with preventive strategy.
(ScienceDirect, 2016-07)We formulate and analyse a deterministic mathematical model for the prevention of a disease transmitted horizontally and vertically in a population of varying size. The model incorporates prevention of disease on individuals ... -
Livestock population dynamics and pastoral communities’ adaptation to rainfall variability in communal lands of Kgalagadi South, Botswana.
(Springer Open, 2014)Rainfall variability is a problem in arid environments, and in this study, drought severity, impact of rainfall variability on livestock population and adaptation practices were investigated in Kgalagadi, Botswana. Data ... -
Transmission of South African maize prices into Botswana markets: an econometric analysis IJAM Transmission of South African maize prices into Botswana markets: an econometric analysis
(Premier Publishers, 2016-11)The international prices of food commodities increased sharply between 2005 and 2008 and continued to rise. Over this period, international maize prices have also increased by 80 percent. Botswana imports majority of food ... -
Agricultural extension in Botswana: growing a hybrid over decades of selective experience
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010)The study reviewed agricultural extension in Botswana to assess its growth and achievements in ensuring good service delivery since 1935 when formal structures of agricultural extension were beginning to establish. The ... -
An evaluation of factors that hinder subsistence farmers from diverting to profitable farming in Botswana: a lesson for Extension Officers
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010)The government of Botswana has over the years provided support programmes to farmers to subsidize agricultural inputs in order to raise the level of profitability. Despite the wide range of Agriculture support there has ...
