Browsing by Subject "Agriculture"
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Agricultural adaptation to intensifying El Niño and La Niña periods within North West, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Climate can be defined as the mean and variability of the relevant atmospheric parameters such as temperature, precipitation and wind over a long period of time. These parameters fluctuate over time, creating different ... -
Agrochemicals in freshwater systems and their potential as endocrine disrupting chemicals: a South African context
(Elsevier, 2021)South Africa is the largest agrochemical user in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 3000 registered pesticide products. Although they reduce crop losses, these chemicals reach non-target aquatic environments via leaching, spray ... -
An analysis of grain producers' labour cost : the case of South Africa versus Mozambique
(2014)The South African agricultural sector is of great economic importance; not only does it contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is also a significant provider of employment. On average, a South African producer feeds ... -
An analysis of the economical feasibility of alternative grain storage methods
(North-West University, 2019)The mass storage of grain has portrayed a pivotal role in agricultural communities throughout the ages. The trading of grain for other goods was some of the earliest recorded trade transactions and played a pivotal role ... -
An analysis of the proposed repeal of section 11(1)(g) of the Value-Added Tax Act
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)On 17 September 2014 National Treasury announced the proposed repeal of section 11(1)(g) of the VAT Act which zero-rates the supply of certain farming inputs to farmers, as evidence was found that the section is open to ... -
Assessing the Associated Challenges in the Use of Animal Manure in Plant Growth
(KRE Publishers, 2014)The use of animal manure is of course a significant component as it enhances the growth of crops and invariably improves the yields from such crops. In addition, there is the clamour for organic farming and green ... -
Assessing the impact of indigenous knowledge systems on sustainable agriculture: a focus on sustainable agriculture in selected communities of the City of Tshwane Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Indigenous Knowledge system (IKS) also referred to as traditional knowledge has been part of communities for a long period. This knowledge system ensures that the traditional methods of completing tasks and activities ... -
Assessment of budget allocation and funding of community food security projects in Emfuleni Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The study was prompted by the fact that regardless of the developmental determinations of the South African government, the country is still faced with high levels of poverty and unemployment. Despite the two challenges ... -
Assessment of the extent of the impact of agricultural activities on different water uses in the Mooi River
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The quality of water in the Mooi River is deteriorating due to anthropogenic activities practiced in the catchment area. The most practiced activities in the catchment include amongst others mining which is dominating the ... -
Beta diversity of urban floras among European and non-European cities
(Wiley, 2014)Aim Cities represent an ideal study system for assessing how intensive land-use change and biotic interchange have altered beta diversity at broad geographic extents. Here we test the hypothesis that floras in cities ...