Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) 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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Characterisation of Pheroid® formulations with specific reference to azoxystrobin
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The aim of this project was to set standardized specifications for anti-infective Pheroid® products that would ultimately promote quality control and the reproducibility of formulations. Background and rationale Standard ... -
Developing a managerial framework for e-contracting in the agricultural business environment
(2013)The aim of this study is to conduct a thorough theoretical study on developing a managerial framework for replacing paper based contracts with e-contracts in the agriculture environment in the North-West Province. Every ... -
Die gebruik van besigheidsintellegensie in bestuursbesluitneming in landbouverkope
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The flow of information within a company should be one of the most important managerial functions that the company occupies itself with. (Arnott et al., 2017). For this reason the development of Business Intelligence (BI) ...