• Effect of preservatives and storage conditions on quality of Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) fruit juice 

  Gosh, Lekhuleni Isobel Lerato (2025-11)

  The aim of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is, among other things, to eradicate hunger and malnutrition and guarantee that all people have access to sufficient nutrient-dense food by 2030. The ...
• Investigation of egg quality characteristics of Ross 308 broiler breeder chickens 

  Nkune, Achy (2026-04-28)

  Poultry products such as chicken eggs and meat continue to have an important economic impact and are important to the growth of a country`s economy. Moreover, poultry products are globally consumed in greater quantities ...
• Assessment of the food security status of Zimbabwean immigrants living in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal 

  Hlatshwayo, Mavis (2023-11-28)

  Food insecurity is a global concern on upward trajectory and common amongst economic and political immigrants. The food security status of Zimbabwean immigrants in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa was investigated from 379 ...
• Assessment of the impact of renewable energy supply, carbon dioxide emissions, trade, and economic growth nexus on maize production from 1979-2021 

  Nevhutalu, Vhugala Charity (2024)

  The economy most susceptible to climate change is the agriculture sector. Agricultural production is negatively affected by weather patterns and temperature which ultimately impacts the sector’s economy. Food insecurity ...
• Assessment of the effects of climate change, renewable energy consumption, economic and population growth on sugarcane productivity in South Africa from 1972-2021 

  Ndaba, Nonkululeko (2024-01)

  Sugarcane production in South Africa is influenced by several factors, including environmental dynamics (climate change, carbon dioxide emissions), consumption of renewable energy, population expansion, and economic growth. ...
• Smallholder sugarcane producers’ perceptions and practices in bioenergy production in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa 

  Mabila, Delisile Priscilla (2024-09-29)

  Smallholder sugarcane production has an important role in promoting the participation of smallholder farmers in the bioenergy sector. There is not much which is known about smallholder farmers’ potential and willingness ...
• The impact of renewable energy consumption, foreign direct investment, economic growth, and carbon dioxide emissions on soybean production in South Africa 

  Baloyi, Shiluva Faith (2024-03-07)

  Soybean is one of the most significant global crops due to its high protein content and high-quality essential oils, therefore, it is used for food, energy, and animal feed, however, climate change threatens its productivity. ...
• Physiology, yield, and nutritional contribution of Indian Hemp (Cannabis sativa L) grown under different fertilizer types and environment 

  Thobejane, Kgaogelo Ignatius (2024-08-05)

  The first three Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1, 2 and 3) set by the United Nations focus on ending poverty, promoting good agriculture to eradicate malnutrition, and ensuring good health and well-being, respectively. ...
• The contribution of emerging farmers towards food security in Makhado local municipality, Limpopo province 

  Mashamba, Tendani (2023-06)

  Food security has become one of the most important items on today’s international political agenda and a serious issue for governments around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of emerging ...
• Determining the uptake of ICT, GIS, RS, and 4IR technologies in improving food security in the agricultural sector in Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Mafenya, Khathutshelo (2024-01-27)

  Food insecurity has long been a problem in South Africa, with 6.5 million people (11% of the population) suffering from hunger in 2019. South Africa should, due to rising demands for food in urban areas, notably in Gauteng, ...
• Alternative use of various plant parts of vachellia nilotica as fodder for small ruminants: implications for woody plant encroachment 

  Manganyi, Fortune Lindy (2024-02-20)

  Woody plant encroachment is regard as a common problem in South African rangelands, however edible twigs and seed pods from these plants are generally regarded as an important source of protein to livestock during the dry ...
• The contribution of subsistence farming to food security among the people of Longfield, Zimbabwe 

  Sibanda, Similo (2023-01-18)

  Agricultural growth is crucial for generating the money needed to guarantee food security, particularly in the poorest economies. In Zimbabwe there is limited research on the contribution of subsistence farming to food ...
• Determinants of agriculture sector growth in upper middle-income countries : How relevant is financial development? 

  Tsaurai, Kunofiwa (2022-07-22)
• The willingness of broiler farmers in the Gauteng province to adopt alternative feeds made from amaranthus and sorghum 

  Marape, Motlatso Shee (2022-01-31)

  In broiler production, feeding constitutes the highest variable cost accounting for up to 70% of the total production cost. As a result, broiler farmers have a challenge of high feed costs. High feed costs are influenced ...
• The potential of Vigna unguiculata and Cucurbita maxima as complimentary food ingredients in soup formulations 

  Mungofa, Nyarai (2023-01)

  Cowpea and pumpkin have great nutritional potential but remains underutilised. They have diverse health enhancing properties and have potential to be processed into various products both for home and industrial use. In ...
• An investigation on the role of food gardens to food security and community development in Thulamela Municipality 

  Kwinda, Pfanani Charlotte (2023-07)

  This study was conducted in the Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study area is characterised by poverty-stricken rural households. A high proportion of households relied ...
• The contribution of food gardens to household food security in eThekwini municipality, KwaZulu-Natal 

  Ntuli, Mthandeni Ernest (2023-03)

  South African citizens have limited access to fruits, vegetables which contains macro nutrients and micro nutrients. However, food gardens can provide fruits and vegetables to enhance household food security and have ...
• The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security in Peri-Urban areas of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 

  Lembete, Simiso (2023-01)

  The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security was investigated. A descriptive, quantitative research was followed. Systematic random sampling was adopted to select 360 participants. Data was collected ...
• Women and food production in urban areas : a case study of urban food gardening in Johannesburg 

  Ndlovu, Pretty (2023-01)

  Food security is a challenge for many African urbanites. This study uses a qualitative approach and examines the experiences of women practising food gardening around the city of Johannesburg. Data was obtained through ...
• Factors impacting small-scale farmer's access to high-value livestock markets in the Greater Giyani local municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Nyamazana, Kulani Tyrone (2023-06)

  The study examined the factors impacting small-scale farmers' access to high-value livestock markets. The study's objectives were to (1) determine the socio-economic characteristics of small-scale farmers that impact on ...

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