Masters Degrees (Agricultural Economics)
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Simulation studies on Digitaria eriantha Steud. Subsp. eriantha at differing soil nitrogen levels
(University of the Free State, 1993-11)Abstract not available -
A financial evaluation of RFID technology in sheep feedlots
(University of the Free State, 2018-06)Agricultural producers are confronted with a wide range of challenges early in the third millennium. Population growth and changing consumption patterns will cause world food, feed and biofuel requirements to more than ... -
The economic cost of large stock predation in the North West Province of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: Predation is a problem for livestock farmers in many parts of the world and increasing losses are ascribed to predation. The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) and caracal (Caracal caracal) are two important ... -
Die teeltstruktuur van die Suid-Afrikaanse merino
(University of the Free State, 1977-12)English: 1. An analysis of the flock records kept by the Merino Stud Breeders' Association of South Africa is made. A qualitative classification of studs according to definition is made in an effort to determine the ... -
Water footprint assessment of maize and associated broiler production in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-08)South Africa is a water-scarce country. Globally, the agricultural sector accounts for 75% of freshwater consumption, followed by the industrial sector with 20%, and the domestic sector with 5%. The human population is ... -
The influence of marketing strategies on consumer loyalty for agricultural retail stores
(University of the Free State, 2017)The main focus is on agricultural retail stores and on how these stores can retain the current market share they have and improve on gaining an even bigger market share. The study focused on 12 main attributes with their ... -
The impact of government support on welfare of low and middle income households in Limpopo province
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)South Africa is a developing country and a developing household‘s welfare has become residualised through the restrictions of benefits which have contributed to the increase in poverty with the further elimination and ... -
Rabbit production and consumption in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2002-11)English: The needs, perceptions and attitudes of potential consumers and producers with regard to consumption and production of rabbit products in Moqhaka, Ngwathe and Matjhabeng local municipalities are analysed in this ... -
Taxing agriculture: an analysis of a possible land and capital gains tax
(University of the Free State, 2001-02)English: The South African agricultural sector has experienced a lot of deregulations over the past decade. This process marked the end of state subsidies, favourable commercial agricultural policy and border control ... -
A metafrontier analysis of sheep production in the N8 development corridor
(University of the Free State, 2017-06)English: In South Africa, sheep enterprises play an important role as a source of livelihood for many farmers, especially smallholder farmers. The productivity of sheep farmers in South Africa is very low. The lack of ... -
Water footprint of wheat and derived wheat products in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)The main objective of this study was to assess the water footprint of wheat in South Africa, an important input in the wheat-bread value chain. The water footprint of flour, and that of bread, was calculated to determine ... -
Risk efficiency of optimal water allocation within a single and multi-stage decision-making framework
(University of the Free State, 2017-04)The main objective of this research was to compare the results obtained from modelling irrigation water allocation decisions within a single-stage decision-making framework with the results obtained within a multi-stage ... -
Framework for a voluntary traceability system for beef
(University of the Free State, 2016-12)In recent years, food safety and food quality have become important issues in the global beef industry. Traceability can be seen as an important tool for ensuring safety and quality of beef products. Consumers have also ... -
Agricultural credit models: identifying high risk applications
(University of the Free State, 2017)The objective of the research was to explore the performance of various statistical credit-scoring models, in order to identify a model that will minimise the misclassification of high-risk applicants, and identify the ... -
Economic impact of climate change on milk production: a case study of selected areas in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-03)Dairy cows are sensitive to increasing temperature and humidity, which affects their feed intake, and causes a direct as well as an indirect impact on milk production. This study aimed at computing the economic impact of ... -
Econometric estimation of the demand for meat in Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)This study estimated the Rotterdam and the LA/AIDS model with the reason to determine an appropriate model for Namibian meat products. The data used in the study are prices and quantity demanded for Namibian meat products, ... -
Equity in natural resource use : farm land resource utilization and land value trends in the Free State under LRAD
(University of the Free State, 2008-05)English: The demand for land as an economic asset represents a source of identity and a symbol of citizenship in South Africa. This symbol has become an important factor, guiding policy development. South Africa's ... -
An economic evaluation of crop rotation systems under centre pivot irrigation in the Southern Free State sub-area
(University of the Free State, 1992-11)English: The lack of sufficient and accurate knowledge of the effect of alternative crop rotation systems on economic profitability and financial feasibility for irrigation farming indicates that farmers purchase ... -
Optimal allocation of water resource in irrigated farming at the Ramah Canal Vanderkloof Dam
(University of the Free State, 2002-12)The flood plain in the Orange River at Vanderkloof Dam is classified as semi-arid. Natural rainfall in the area is very low and cannot support crop production. Therefore, the feasible way of producing crops is through ... -
'n Ekonomiese evaluasie van sommige gewasopvolgingstelsels onder droëlandtoestande in die Middel-Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1985-01)Afrikaans: Gewasprodusente in die Middel-Vrystaat het gevind dat die inskakeling van 'n somergewas in bestaande wintergewasproduksiestelsels, met gepaardgaande langer braakperiodes, aanleiding gee tot verhoogde ...
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