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Item Open Access Economic impact of HIV/AIDS on smallholder agriculture in Mopani District of Limpopo Province(2009-09) Maponya, Matlhabjane Maria; Oni, S. A.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Socio-economic assessment of starter packs in poverty alleviation at Makhado Local Municipality(2010-08) Maluleke, Magezi Daniel; Oni, S. A.; Chauke, P. K.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Simulating the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on the growth and yield of maize in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province(2013-02-25) Makhaga, Ngeletshedzo Superior; Odhlambo, J. J. O.Item Open Access Chemical and tannin composition of browsable species used as ruminant feed supplements in the Vhembe District of South Africa(2013-02-25) Mahlako, Kgabo Tryphina; Baloyi, J. J.; Benyi, K.;Item Open Access Spatial variability of soil and land suitability evaluation for specific crop ranges for Rambuda Irrigation Scheme in Vhembe district(2013-09-18) Nethononda, Lutendo Obert; Odhiambo, J. J. O.; Peterson, D. G.Item Open Access Effect of genotype and phosphorus fertilizer rates on water use and yield of chickpea(2013-12-09) Madzivhandila, Thendo; Ogola. J. B. O; Odhiambo. J. J. O.;Item Open Access Performance of selected different types of stone fruits in a summer rainfall area, South Africa(2013-12-10) Ramphinwa, Maanea Lonia; Mchau, G.R.A.; Gwata, E.Item Open Access Assessment of access and use of credit amongst smallholder farmers in the Capricorn District Municipality, of Limpopo Province in South Africa(2013-12-10) Motlhatlhana, Moloko Lovedelia; Chauke, P. K.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access Milk yield and quality, nitrogen metabolism and rumen fermentation parameters in dairy cows fed different level of dietary concentrate and live yeast(2015) Shabangu, Nomthandazo Petronella; Baloyi, J. J.; Muya, M. C.The overall objective of this study was to investigate the effects of level of dietary concentrate and live yeast (LY) on milk yield, milk composition, rumen fermentation and nitrogen metabolism in lactating dairy cows. Four primiparous Holstein dairy cows in early lactation (average weight 500 ±9 kg and 20 days in milk (DIM)) were used in a 4 x 4 Latin Square design for a period of 44 days. The animals had seven days of adaptation to the treatments and four days for measurements. The treatments were, Low concentrate to forage (C:F) diet (40:60) with no additive, High C:F diet (60:40) with no additive, High C:F diet with LY and Low C:F diet with LY.Cows weremilked at 06h00 and 16h00 daily and milk samples were analysed for fat, protein, lactose milk urea nitrogen (MUN) and somatic cell count (SCC). Proximate analysis of feed samples was done and daily feed intake was recorded. Weight and body condition score were determined at beginning and end of every experimental period. Faecal and urinary nitrogen (N)were determined. In vitro batch fermentation was conducted to determine ruminal fermentation kinetics. Data generated from the feeding trial was analysed for a 4 x 4 Latin square design (LSD) using the PROC MIXED procedure of SAS (2009) and data for the invitro trialwassubjected to ANOVA using PROC GLM (SAS Institute, 2009) for a complete randomized design. Addition of LY affected only dry matter intake (DMI) (P<0.05), which effect was pronounce when cows were fed low (40:60) C:F diet resulting in better feed efficiency(FE). Cows fed high C:F diet consumed more feed, produced more milk with high fat and protein content (P<0.05). Both LY and C:F reduced (P<0.05) N intake as result of low DMI, but reduced (P<0.05) N excretion in manure. Addition of LY decreased ruminal ammonia and increased total VFA’s (P<0.05). The effects on ammonia suggest a better utilisation of diet proteins and probably more incorporation of products of CP degradation into microbial proteins, which support the observed reduced manure N excretion. The opposite was observed with high C:F diet, which increased ammonia and decreased total VFA’s. Propionate and butyrate were increased and decreased, respectively by high C:F diet.Addition of LY reduced SCC and MUN compared to control.The effects of LY were better pronounced on most parameters at low C:F diet. It is therefore recommended that the effects of LY be tested at low C:F on a larger scale of animals over longer periods to observe its effect of the rest of the parameters.Item Open Access An assessment of coping strategies in the marketing of produce by street vendors(2015-01-30) Munzhelele, R; Chauke, P. K.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access Analysis of the constraints faced by small-scale farmers in achieving household food security a case study of Masholomoshe and Makwe Irrigation Schemes in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South Province(2015-01-30) Ndlovu, Langelihle; Chauke, P. K.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access The impact of monetary compensation as a land restitution redress mechanism in the Vhembe District, South Africa(2015-02-02) Ramaswiela, Humbulani; Chauke, P. K.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access Determinants of access to farm credit by emerging farmers of Thulamela Local Municipality, South Africa(2015-02-02) Chivenge, Wilson; Chauke, P. K.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access Econonic analysis of value addition on tea a case study of the Mukumbani/Tshivhase Tea Estate, Vhembe District, Limpopo(2015-02-02) Bokosi, James; Raidimi, E. N.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access An analysis of agricultural commercialisation amongst smallholder farmers in Munyati Resettlement Area, Chikomba District, Zimbabwe(2015-02-06) Muchatozida, Kabiti Hlekani; Raidimi, E. N; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access Effects of mineral ions on yeast performance under very high gravity beer fermentation(2015-02-11) Udeh, Henry Okwudili; Kgatla, T. E.; Jideani, A. I. O.Item Open Access Shelf-life extension of home-made mahewu by adding Aloe vera powder(2015-02-12) Mashau, Mpho Edward; Jideani, A. I. O; Maliwichi, L. L.Item Open Access Economic impact of the composition of public expenditure on agricultural growth: case studies from selected SADC(2015-02-12) Manyise, Timothy; Chauke, P. K.; Pfumayaramba, T. K.Item Open Access Assessment of antibiotic resistance phenotypic patern in some commensal bacteria isolated from meat and dairy products(2015-02-18) Moyane, Jeremia Ntambama; Jideani, A. I. O.; Aiyegoro, O. A.Item Open Access Immunoglobulin response and growth performance of new born Holstein calves fed Garlic (Allium savitum) powder and probiotics as feed additives(2015-02-18) Kekana, Thapelo Wilton; Baloyi, J. J.; Muya, M. C.