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In Sub-Saharan Africa, research aimed at improving household livelihoods through cattle often targets commercial benefits while neglecting household-oriented benefits. The latter are rarely articulated, and their comprehensive role in livelihoods is little understood by policymakers. The main aim...


Karanja Ng'ang'a, StanleyRitho, CeciliaHerrero, Mario T.Fraval, Simon[Household-oriented benefits largely outweigh commercial benefits derived from cattle in Mabalane District, Mozambique]Household-oriented benefits largely outweigh commercial benefits derived from cattle in Mabalane District, Mozambique

To restore food security to a traditional African cropping system following a sudden loss of seed, genetic diversity must be re-established. This study examines the extent to which Cowpea diversity was reinstated two years after a flood disaster in Gaza Province, Mozambique. The contribution that...


Ferguson, Morag E.Jones, R.B.Bramel-Cox, P.J.Domínguez, C.Torre do Vale, C.Han, J.[Postflooding disaster crop diversity recovery: a case study of cowpea in Mozambique]Postflooding disaster crop diversity recovery: a case study of cowpea in Mozambique

This study used Probit model to analyze factors influencing probability of household willingness to pay for non-marketed benefits (NBS) of cattle in Mozambique. The primary data from 184 agro-pastoralist households were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected comprised informat...


Ng'ang'a, K.Ritho, C.Nzuma, J.Moyo, SibonisoHerrero, Mario T.[An assessment of the factors influencing household willingness to pay for non-marketed benefit of cattle in the agro-pastoral systems of Mozambique]An assessment of the factors influencing household willingness to pay for non-marketed benefit of cattle in the agro-pastoral systems of Mozambique

Compares the performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheeLarger litter size of Landim sheep compared to Blackhead Persian and BHP X Landim, and similar parturition intervals in each genotype resulted in greater annual output of young in the Landim than in BHP or in BHP X Landim. Weights of al...


Rocha, A.McKinnon, D.Wilson, R.T.[Comparative performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheep in Mozambique]Comparative performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheep in Mozambique

The season of calving affected calving interval, weaner weight per cow per year, dam weights at mating, parturition and weaning, and dam weight changes during gestation and lactation. The year of calving influenced calving interval, calf survival, weaner weight per 100 kg of cow weight per year, ...


Tomo, P.S.M.Tawah, C.L.Swanepoel, F.J.C.Hoogenboezem, J.M.[Production characteristics of Angoni cattle in Mozambique: 2. Non-genetic influences on fertility, survivability and productivity]Production characteristics of Angoni cattle in Mozambique: 2. Non-genetic influences on fertility, survivability and productivity
Mango, NelsonMapemba, LawrenceTchale, HardwickMakate, CliftonDunjana, NothandoLundy, Mark[Comparative analysis of tomato value chain competitiveness in selected areas of Malawi and Mozambique]Comparative analysis of tomato value chain competitiveness in selected areas of Malawi and Mozambique

Livestock provide substantial contribution to the wellbeing of many rural dwellers. However, the level of livestock use and the degree of reliance on benefits derived from livestock differs across households. The factors that condition households reliance on a particular economic activity in gene...


Karanja Ng'ang'a, StanleySteeg, Jeannette van deNotenbaert, An Maria OmerMoyo, SibonisoHerrero, Mario T.[Household livelihood strategies and livestock benefits dependence in Gaza province of Mozambique]Household livelihood strategies and livestock benefits dependence in Gaza province of Mozambique
Rusinamhodzi, LeonardDahlin, SigrunCorbeels, Marc[Living within their means: reallocation of farm resources can help smallholder farmers improve crop yields and soil fertility]Living within their means: reallocation of farm resources can help smallholder farmers improve crop yields and soil fertility

This article demonstrates how conservation agriculture impacts smallholder farmers' livelihoods in Mozambique through increased crop productivity and yields, using primary data on smallholder farmers practicing conservation agriculture and others not using this technology from Nhanguo, Pumbuto, a...


Nkala, PMango, NZikhali, P[Conservation agriculture and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in central Mozambique]Conservation agriculture and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in central Mozambique

Purpose – Cassava production surged noticeably in Southeastern Africa beginning in the 1990s. The purpose of this paper is to examine the commercial responses and food security consequences of cassava production growth in the region. Design/methodology/approach – The paper incorporates a mix of q...


Haggblade, S.Djurfeldt, A.Nyirenda, D.Lodin, J.Brimer, L.Chiona, M.Chitundu, M.Chiwona-Karltun, L.Cuambe, C.Dolislager, M.Donovan, C.Droppelmann, K.Jirstrom, M.Kambewa, E.Kambewa, P.Mahungu, N.M.Mkumbira, J.Mudema, J.Nielson, H.Nyembe, M.Salegua, V.Tomo, A.Weber, M.[Cassava commercialization in Southeastern Africa]Cassava commercialization in Southeastern Africa

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