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Contaminant organisms recorded on plant product imports to South Africa 1994–2019

Scientific Data, 2021
Measurement(s) organism Technology Type(s) organism identification assay Sample Characteristic - Organism Plantae Sample Characteristic - Location Republic of South Africa Machine-accessible metadata file describing the reported data: https://doi.org/10 ...
Davina L. Saccaggi, Melanie Arendse, John R. U. Wilson, John S. Terblanche   +3 more
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Applying the Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration Concept to South Africa

Land, 2021
What potential will the fit-for-purpose land administration concept have of working in the Republic of South Africa? This question is asked against the existence of a high-quality cadastre covering most of the South African landmass.
Christopher Williams-Wynn
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Impact of Alluvial Diamond Mining on Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in the Lower Vaal River, Northern Cape Province in South Africa

International Journal of Environment, 2020
The study aimed to assess the impact of alluvial diamond mining on macroinvertebrate community composition at four selected sites in lower Vaal River in 2016 with the application of the South African Scoring System 5 (SASS5).
Phetole P Ramollo
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Conservation status and historical relatedness of South African communal indigenous goat populations using a genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphism marker

Frontiers in Genetics, 2022
Indigenous goats form the majority of populations in smallholder, low input, low output production systems and are considered an important genetic resource due to their adaptability to different production environments and support of communal farming ...
T. C. Chokoe, T. C. Chokoe, K. Hadebe, F. C. Muchadeyi, K. A. Nephawe, E. F. Dzomba, T. D. Mphahlele, T. C. Matelele, B. J. Mtileni   +8 more
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No-till improves selected soil properties, phosphorous availability and utilization efficiency, and soybean yield on some smallholder farms in South Africa

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Some of the limiting factors for smallholder farmer soybean production in South Africa are low native soil phosphorus (P) availability and poor utilization efficiency of added P. Phosphorus fertilization, use of improved or high yield potential cultivars
Patience B. Chauke, Patience B. Chauke, Adornis D. Nciizah, Adornis D. Nciizah, Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki, Isaiah I. C. Wakindiki, Fhatuwani N. Mudau, Seneo Madikiza, Matiga Motsepe, Ikalafeng Kgakatsi   +9 more
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Commentary: Land reform in South Africa

Town and Regional Planning, 2019
Since coming to power in 1994, the democratically elected government of South Africa has been trying to address the various issues concerning land. It has been acknowledged that the complex and emotive land question relates to inequality in terms of use,
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD): Spatial Planning and Land Use Management branch
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USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNIQUES TO DETECT CHANGES TO THE PRINCE ALFRED HAMLET CONSERVATION AREA IN THE WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA [PDF]

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2016
Understanding and identifying the spatial-temporal changes in the natural environment is crucial for monitoring and evaluating conservation efforts, as well as understanding the impact of human activities on natural resources, informing responsible land
P. Duncan, M. Lewarne
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UMGCINI - Empowering Rural Communities through Geospatial Data and Digital Connectivity [PDF]

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Rural communities in South Africa confront substantial barriers to accessing and leveraging geospatial data, a critical tool for effective local governance, infrastructure planning, and sustainable development.
C. Heimann, S. Minnie, M. C. Abrams
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Phytosanitary risk associated with illegal importation of pest-infested commodities to the South African agricultural sector

South African Journal of Science, 2021
We evaluated the phytosanitary risk associated with illegal importation of pest-infested plant commodities into South Africa. Samples were collected from different South African ports of entry over 8 years (2011 to 2019) and data were analysed ...
Phumudzo P. Tshikhudo, Livhuwani R. Nnzeru, Maanda Rambauli, Rudzani A. Makhado, Fhathuwani N. Mudau   +4 more
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Estimation of Technical, Allocative, and Economic Efficiencies for Smallholder Broiler Producers in South Africa

Agriculture, 2022
The prevailing economic conditions as a result of COVID-19, climate change, and the Russia–Ukraine conflict, have led to renewed global interest in the efficiency of the agricultural sector.
Lindikaya W. Myeki, Nkhanedzeni B. Nengovhela, Livhuwani Mudau, Elvis Nakana, Simphiwe Ngqangweni   +4 more
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