The objective of this study was to assess the impact of sunflower research, extension and the enabling environment in Zimbabwe from 1976 to 2000. The study concentrated on comparing the social costs and returns of the sunflower R&1) investment. Both primary and secondary data were used in the ana...
Murata, M.
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Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Mudhara, M.
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Martella, D.
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Mazhangara, E.P.
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[Impact assessment of sunflower in Zimbabwe]
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Impact assessment of sunflower in Zimbabwe
Eastern and Southern Africa, in particular, have been burdened with chronic food insecurity, pervasive rural poverty and natural resource degradation. In many countries, agricultural research and Development (R&D) has had limited success in improving agricultural productivity and the livelihoods ...
Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Babu, S.
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Rukuni, M.
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Workneh, S.
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[The role of impact assessment in evaluating agricultural investments in Eastern and Southern Africa]
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The role of impact assessment in evaluating agricultural investments in Eastern and Southern Africa
The ultimate interest of investors in agricultural research and Development (R&D) is the extent to which their investment eventually bears a positive outcome on the lives of the poor and hungry people of developing nations without seriously harming the natural resource base. Consequently, most do...
Groundnut research in Zimbabwe dates back to the 1950s. Makulu Red is a long season variety and it was released to farmers in 1966. Following its release, a considerable amount of research was undertaken that led to the release of four improved long season varieties, five short season varieties a...
Mazhangara, E.P.
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Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Mudhara, M.
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Martella, D.
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Murata, M.
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[Impact assessment of groundnut research in Zimbabwe]
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Impact assessment of groundnut research in Zimbabwe
This study analyses the impact of cotton research and Development in Zimbabwe from 1970 to 1995. A benefit-cost analysis calculated a 47% rate of return to cotton R&D investments and showed that the investments in past cotton R&D were profitable. The assessment of the institutional impact showed ...
Mudhara, M.
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Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Kupfuma, B.
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Mazhangara, E.P.
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[Impact assessment of cotton research in Zimbabwe: 1970-1995]
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Impact assessment of cotton research in Zimbabwe: 1970-1995
Maize was introduced in Tanzania in the 16th century but research on appropriate varieties and management practices did not get underway until the 1940s. In 1974, a National Maize Research Program (NA{RP) was established to co-ordinate maize research. During 1974-1994 the NM RP released 15 variet...
Moshi, A.J.
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Anandajayasekeram, P.
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Kaliba, A.
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Martella, D.
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Mwangi, W.
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Shao, F.M.
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[Economic impact of maize research in Tanzania]
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Economic impact of maize research in Tanzania