Investigating the impacts of compound D, compost, cow manure, mulch applied as basal on soil physical properties in relation to maize production in Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Author
- Jazi, Patrick
- Title
- Investigating the impacts of compound D, compost, cow manure, mulch applied as basal on soil physical properties in relation to maize production in Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Abstract
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This dissertation aims to investigate the impacts of compound D, compost, cow
manure, and mulch on soil physical properties and their influence on maize
production in Zimbabwe. The study focuses on understanding how these soil
amendments affect key soil physical properties, such as bulky density, moisture
retention, nutrient availability, and overall soil health Shamva District. A completely
randomized design with three replications. The findings from this research can
contribute to the development of sustainable agricultural practices in Zimbabwe,
promoting enhanced maize production and soil fertility. The research will employ a
combination of field experiments, laboratory analysis and data interpretation to
evaluate the effects of these amendments on soil physical properties and their
subsequent influence on maize growth and yield. Descriptive statistics and multiple
regression model were used to analyze the specific objectives of the study. The data
was analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Therefore, the findings from this
study will provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of these agriculture
practices and contribute to evidence-based recommendations for smallholder
farmers in Zimbabwe - Date
- October 2024
- Publisher
- Buse
- Keywords
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- Impacts of compound D, Compost, Cow
manure, and mulch
- Agricultural practice
- Zimbabwe
- Shamva District - Supervisor
- Professor R. Mandumbu
