A5047626515- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Forest Management and Policy
- Economic Growth and Development
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- International Business and FDI
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Agricultural Economics and Practices
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Mining Techniques and Economics
- Natural Resources and Economic Development
- Livestock Management and Performance Improvement
University of Zimbabwe
2019-2025
University of Lausanne
2024
Mississippi State University
2014-2019
University of Rwanda
2015-2016
Purdue University West Lafayette
2015
Yale University
2015
Bindura University of Science Education
2007
This study delves into the gender-specific challenges and opportunities in sweet potato farming Goromonzi District, Zimbabwe, against backdrop of escalating droughts. Through a blend surveys, expert analysis, high-resolution satellite imagery, research uncovers critical factors shaping production—ranging from land access cultivation techniques to harvesting market dynamics. By leveraging multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework, evaluates these factors’ importance presents innovative,...
Abstract The objective of this study was to elicit community perceptions on the effectiveness CAMPFIRE programme, a initiative, designed benefit rural communities in Gonono ward Zambezi valley. Five villages and 76 respondents were selected from using simple random sampling. Data collection included structured questionnaire administered households, semi-structured interviews with key informants, such as chiefs, headmen local council staff, transect walks participant observations. results...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish the association between smallholder farmer perceptions toward climate change and adaptation strategies at household level in Chimanimani District Zimbabwe. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 284 households mainly using a structured questionnaire. Heckman probit selection model was used first identify underlying socio-economic factors that affect households’ recognition past 10 years, second influence phenomenon. Findings...
Sustainable land management (SLM) practices are often touted as a vehicle for simultaneously increasing agricultural productivity and food security in rural areas. In Eastern Zambia, numerous initiatives such the Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFLP) have been implemented. Yet, empirical data suggest relatively low levels of SLM uptake smallholder farming sector. Therefore, broad objective this study was to estimate relationship between farmer awareness technologies allocated at...
The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of Tephrosia vogelii in controlling ticks on dairy cows among small-scale farmers Mashonaland Central Province Zimbabwe. T. treatment concentrations and Triatix D acaricide dip were randomly administered 40 cows. experiment was carried out for 5 months summer when there is high tick challenge. Counting done a weekly basis after every application. It observed that could effectively reduce numbers results indicated no significant difference...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often identified as one of the most important strategies for enhancing livelihoods people in Rwanda. This research analyzed factors influencing performance SMEs Musanze district Northern Province. A survey was conducted with 52 registered selected from three sectors Musanze. The sample obtained by using proportional allocation sampling where number within each sector considered. Both quantitative qualitative data were collected structured...
This study leverages a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) model to optimize the sweet potato supply chain in Zimbabwe, focusing on production, distribution, and market dynamics under varying climate conditions. The integration of data into simulation reveals significant insights resilience different varieties, particularly highlighting suitability yellow-skinned potatoes for harsh climates due their high drought resistance. However, preferences still favor white-skinned varieties despite...
Forests have conventionally been seen as a source of products for sustaining resource-poor households. Nonetheless, forest management strategies often not designed to meet these pressing needs. The objectives this research were examine the contribution household income and determine level dependence among poor households in four sectors selected from Musanze Nyabihu districts Rwanda. A multistage sampling process was used select 165 questionnaire-based survey. Data analysis mainly based on...
The problem of rural to urban migration is a relatively old and ubiquitous phenomenon globally. However, in recent years, it has become cause concern at the global, regional national levels. unprecedented levels urbanization characteristic most developing countries have resulted movement people from areas subsequently resulting emergence slums informal settlements. Like many countries, Rwanda been facing increasing challenges related migration. It this context that broad objective was...
Climate change and extreme weather conditions remain major threats to the attainment of well-being outcomes such as food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, it is critical identify promote resilient value chains order ensure wave drought. This study seeks evaluate effects participating indigenous chicken markets on smallholder farmers’ nutrition terms household dietary diversity score. Cross-sectional data collected from 215 randomly selected farmers Chiredzi Mwenezi districts, Zimbabwe...
In Sub-Saharan Africa, where most irrigation systems are manually operated, water allocation and scheduling often based on uniform application irrespective of crop needs growth stages, which results in nonoptimal use. Recently, a lot research has been carried out to improve use efficiency through automation by employing wireless sensor-based monitoring systems. Further the improvement yield, while reducing costs, field trial was at farm Harare, Zimbabwe, during 2016, 2017, 2018 winter...
The effect of 3 different treatment levels the pyrethroid deltamethrin on numbers dung beetles (Families, Hydrophilidae, Scarabidae and Staphilinidae) were investigated. A known quantity cow was thoroughly mixed with a premeasured that would give required concentration. Dung exposed in field for 1 week, collected washed out to determine number beetles. three tested against control 0.01mg, 0.1 1mg per litre dung. Hydrophilidae Staphilinidae showed significant difference from at concentration...
The purpose of this research was to investigate how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) has helped in the sustainable management wetlands Mukondwa ward Hwedza District Zimbabwe. are found patches about 2-3 square km per patch and accommodating an average 15 households managed as a community asset. A descriptive survey used structured questionnaire administered 280 farmers seven villages. findings show that most viewed IKS be important wetland management. wide range techniques were these...