Modern pig farming production may over burden the environment with organic substances, exposure of bacterial pathogens and introduction of resistance gene. This may be caused by the pig’s droppings, lack of seepage management ...

Ethiopia is an agrarian country dominated by subsistence farming which is highly vulnerable to climate change. This study was therefore carried out to assess smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate change and adaptation ...

This study analyses the impact of land registration and certification scheme on sustainable use of farmlands in Debre Mawi and Densa Bahta rural kebeles of Amhara region in northwestern Ethiopia, with a view to contributing ...

Water Quality Management is one of the critical challenges currently facing South Africa. The triad of water resource management, socio- economic development and environmental sustainability are key issues that require ...

Agricultural production has contributed over time to food security and rural economic development in developing countries particularly supporting the countryside. Evidence show that crop yields are declining in the Lower ...

Soil and other geological materials found on the crust of the Earth are known to be rich in naturally occurring silicate minerals. Asbestos is one of the fibrous silicate minerals that was mined predominantly in some regions ...

Predators have a considerable influence on the structure and functioning of the ecosystems in which they occur, however their numbers have declined, and continue to do so. The eradication of top-level predators has been ...

This study has assessed the extent of heavy metal contamination in groundwater around the Kolomela iron ore mine in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. A case study research design was employed, focusing on four ...

The reclamation of recyclables in landfill sites has both negative and positive impacts, as these recyclables are recognised as valuable resources that support the livelihoods of underprivileged communities. However, waste ...

Ecotourism has often failed to deliver appropriate, tangible benefits to host communities living near protected areas in developing regions of Africa. The Robford Community Conservation Benefit Centre (RCCBC) model ...