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An assessment of the water use associated with Australian diets using a planetary boundary framework
(Cambridge University Press, 2021)Objective: Agriculture accounts for around 70 % of global freshwater withdrawals. As such, the food system has been identified as a critical intervention point to address water scarcity. Various studies have identified ... -
Simulation studies on Digitaria eriantha Steud. Subsp. eriantha at differing soil nitrogen levels
(University of the Free State, 1993-11)Abstract not available -
Youths' perceptions and aspiration towards participating in the agricultural sector: a South African case study
(MDPI, 2022)Agriculture is considered as a leading source of employment while ensuring food security to the world and especially rural communities. However, the youth do not appear to be interested in the agricultural sector due to ... -
The water footprint of biodiesel produced from sunflower in South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)The use of feedstock crops for the production of biodiesel suggests that biodiesel production may have a major impact on the scarce freshwater resource in South Africa. This paper aimed to assess the green plus blue water ... -
Adaptation, coping strategies and resilience of agricultural drought in South Africa: implication for the sustainability of livestock sector
(Elsevier Ltd., 2021)Agricultural drought has put sub-Saharan African under significant pressure, and without adaptation, will negatively influence a future generation. Hence, it is crucial to assess the adaptation and coping strategies, the ... -
The water-economy nexus of beef produced from different cattle breeds
(MDPI, 2021)The sustainable use of water, or any other natural resource for that matter, is not the only factor that should be considered in terms of sustainability, as social equity and economic prosperity are equally important. ... -
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 ... -
Die gebruikswaarde van besluitnemingsondersteuningsmodelle vir trekkervervanging in die Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: The replacement of farm tractors and availability of decision support models for assisting farmers in taking replacement decisions were studied. A literature survey, postal survey of farmers and interviews with ... -
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 ... -
A quantitative and qualitative analysis of the South African broiler industry
(University of the Free State, 2017-06)The South African broiler sector is the largest agricultural sub-sector. It contributed R37.2 billion or 16.5 % to the total agricultural sector in the 2014/15 season (DAFF, 2016:76). The industry produced ± 962 million ... -
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 ... -
The profitability of precision agriculture in the Bothaville district
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: Variable-rate application technology based on soil potential and other field attributes is gradually replacing the standard rates of fertilizer application for individual cropping systems. In South Africa, ... -
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 ... -
Transfer and adoption of technology: the case of sheep and goat farmers in Qwaqwa
(University of the Free State, 1998-12)English: It is evident from the literature studied that very little is known about the characteristics and farm level factors (predictors) contributing to or affecting the adoption of livestock veterinary technologies ... -
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 ... -
An economic analysis of salinity management with evolutionary algorithms in Vaalharts
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)The main objective of this research was to develop a bio-economic salinity management model to evaluate the stochastic efficiency, water-use efficiencies and environmental impact of optimal irrigation-scheduling practices ...
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