MARONDERA UNIVERSITY of AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and TECHNOLOGY

Director

Dr. Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya
Dr. Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya

Qualifications

  • PhD Farming Systems Agronomy – Wageningen University, The Netherlands (2019)
  • MSc Soil and Environmental Management – University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (2007)
  • BSc Honours in Agriculture (Soil Science) – University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (2005)

Climate Change and Food Security Institute

Overview

The Climate Change and Food Security Institute is an interdisciplinary academic institute at MUAST established to address key, international challenges - in this case, the food security in the face of climate change. Climate change will affect food security through its impacts on all components of global, national and local food systems. Climate change will affect the four dimensions of food security defined as “availability” of enough and quality food, “access” to nutritious and adequate food by individuals, “utilisation” of food to meet all socio-physiological needs and “stability” of availability, accessibility, and utilization of food.

The CCFSI fosters learning and discovery through excellence in basic and applied research, education and service that addresses local and global needs, and contributes research- based knowledge to make a difference in people's lives. The Institute works with MUAST Faculties, Academic Directorates and partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions to achieve food security. CCFSI investigations inform predictions for future climate change-based food security upon an understanding of the full dynamic range of the natural climate system and the evolving dramatic influence of human activity.

Our Vision

To be a leading institute in the development of climate resilient, transformative, and sustainable, participatory research-based solutions that enhance nutrition, health, livelihoods, and the environment through improved food systems.

Function

Contribute to the overall richness and variety of the mission of MUAST by:

  • Conducting cutting-edge, forward-looking research.
  • Providing service to individuals and the community through technical backstopping and participatory research.
  • Participate in the education of graduate students, fellows, and others.
  • Fostering educational opportunities for students.
  • Resource mobilisation.

Our Team

Prof. Nhamo Nhamo
Prof. Nhamo Nhamo
Research Professor

Qualifications

  • PhD Agricultural Sciences - University of Bonn, Germany (2008)
  • MPhil Agriculture - University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (2003)
  • BSc Honours in Agriculture (Soil Science) – University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (1996)
Dr. George Tonderai Mudimu
Dr. George Tonderai Mudimu
Research Associate

Qualifications

  • PhD Public Administration (Rural Development and Management), China Agricultural University, China (2020).
  • Master’s in Public Administration, Tsinghua University, China (2016).
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree-Public Administration, University of Zimbabwe (2007)
Prof. Justice Nyamangara
Prof. Justice Nyamangara
Research Professor

Qualifications

  • PhD Agriculture (Soil fertility & Environmental Soil Pollution Chemistry) – University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (2001)
  • MSc Soil Science - University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom (1993)
  • BSc Honours in Agriculture (Soil Science) - University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe (1989)

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Dr. Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya

Dr. George Tonderai Mudimu

Contact(s)

  • Email: gmudimu@muast.ac.zw

Selected Publications

  1. Shah, A. A., Ullah, A., Mudimu, G. T., Khan, N. A., Khan, A., & Xu, C. (2023). Reconnoitering NGOs strategies to strengthen disaster risk communication (DRC) in Pakistan: A conventional content analysis approach. Heliyon, 9(7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17928.
  2. Mudimu G.T., Ting, Z. and Nalwimba N. (2022) Inside an Enclave: The Dynamics of Capitalism and Rural Politics in a Post Reform Context. The Journal of Peasant Studies. DOI10.1080/03066150.2020.1722106.
  3. Kezia Batisai and George T Mudimu (2021). Revisiting the Politics of Land Recovery Among White Commercial Farmers in Zimbabwe: Implications for Transitional Justice, International Journal of Transitional Justice, ijab010.
  4. Mudimu G.T., Ting, Z. and Nalwimba, N. (2020). Land Leasing in a Post- Land Reform Context: Insights from Zimbabwe. GeoJournal. DOI: 10.1007/s10708-020- 10219-y.
  5. Mazwi, F., Chambati W. and Mudimu G.T. (2020). Tobacco Contract Farming in Zimbabwe: Power Dynamics, Accumulation Trajectories, Land Use Patterns and Livelihoods. Journal of Contemporary African Studies. DOI: 10.1080/02589001.2020.1746752.
  6. Chipato, F., Libin. W., Zuo. T. and Mudimu G.T (2020) The Politics of Youth Struggles for Land in the Post- Land Reform Zimbabwe. Review of African Political Economy. https://doi.org/10.1080/03056244.2020.1730781.
  7. Matsalabi A, A.,. Savadogo, P A., Pervez, K., K. M. and Mudimu, G.T. (2019). Farmers’ perceptions and adaptation strategies to climate risks and their determinants: insights from a farming community of Aguie district in Niger. GeoJournal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-019-10011-7.
  8. Mazwi, F., Chemura, A., Mudimu, G.T. and Chambati, W. (2019). The Political Economy of Command Agriculture in Zimbabwe: A State-led Contract Farming Model. Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy. Volume 8 Issue 1-2, pp. 232–257. https://doi.org/10.1177/2277976019856742.

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Dr. Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya

Prof. Nhamo Nhamo

Contact(s)

  • Email: nnhamo@muast.ac.zw

Research interests

Bioeconomy, Agrobiodiversity, plant nutrition and soil health; Sustainable agricultural intensification and food systems; Innovative agricultural and environmental smart technologies; Climate change and integrated natural resource management; Innovation systems on agricultural value chains and Socio-economic livelihoods of farm families.

Selected Publications

  1. Hamamoto, T., Nhamo, N., Chikoye, D., Mukumbuta, I. and Uchida, Y. 2024. Effects of organic amendments on crop production and soil fauna community in contrasting Zambian soils. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, 3(3), e12120.
  2. Hammami, Z., Tounsi-Hammami, S., Nhamo, N., Rezgui, S. and Trifa, Y. 2024. The efficiency of chlorophyll fluorescence as a selection criterion for salinity and climate aridity tolerance in barley genotypes. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1324388.
  3. Talabi, A.O., Vikram, P., Thushar, S., Rahman, H., Ahmadzai, H., Nhamo, N., Shahid, M. and Singh, R.K. 2022. Orphan Crops: A best fit for dietary enrichment and diversification in highly deteriorated marginal environments. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13.
  4. Hamamoto, T., Nhamo, N., Chikoye, D., Mukumbuta, I. and Uchida, Y., 2022. Responses of CO2 emissions and soil microbial community structures to organic amendment in two contrasting soils in Zambia. Scientific reports, 12(1), pp.1-11.
  5. Lencucha R, Drope J, Labonte R, Cunguara B, Ruckert A, Mlambo Z, Kadungure A, Bialous S, Nhamo N. 2020. The Political Economy of Tobacco in Mozambique and Zimbabwe: A Triangulation Mixed Methods Protocol. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 17, 4262; doi:10.3390/ijerph17124262.
  6. Kahenge Z, Muendo K, Nhamo N. 2020. Determinants of non-transgenic soybean adoption among smallhoder farmers in Zambia. Cogent Food & Agric., 6:1, 1797260.
  7. Kyalo G, Chemining’wa G, Nhamo N, Mussgnug F. 2020. Effects of Improved Nursery Management, Seedling Transplanting Age and Split Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield of Lowland Rice in Eastern Uganda. Journal of Agricultural Science, 12(8):144-151.
  8. Mashavakure, N., Mashingaidze, A. B., Musundire, R., Nhamo, N., Gandiwa, E., Thierfelder, C., Muposhi, V.K. 2019. Soil dwelling beetle community response to tillage, fertilizer and weeding intensity in a sub-humid environment in Zimbabwe. Applied Soil Ecology 135:120-128.
  9. Dube A, Parwada C, Nhamo N, Mapope N, Mandumbu R. 2019. Potential use of fly ash (FA) in improving soil and crop productivity on Arenosols. Specialty Journal of Agricultural Sciences 5(2), 44-55.
  10. Mashavakure N, Mashingaidze AB, Musundire R, Nhamo N, Gandiwa E, Thierfelder C, Muposhi VK. 2019. Spider community shift in response to farming practices in a subhumid agroecosystem of southern Africa. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 272:237-245.

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Dr. Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya

Dr. Esther Nyaradzo Masvaya

Contact(s)

  • Email: enmasvaya@muast.ac.zw

Research interests

Systems agronomy, climate smart agriculture, sustainable agriculture, soil fertility management, systems modelling and environmental management.

Selected Publications

  1. T. Tauro, G. Kanonge-Mafaune, H. Nezomba, E. Masvaya, J. Nyamangara. 2024. The Value of Manure and Phosphorus Application to Unlock Immobilized Microbial Phosphorus for Sustainable Intensification of Maize in Zimbabwe. Growing Africa 3(1), 28-31. https://doi.org/10.55693/ga31.KNGD6756
  2. J. J. Kodzwa, G. Madamombe, E. N. Masvaya, J. Nyamangara. 2023. Optimization of African indigenous vegetables production in sub Saharan Africa: a review. 2023. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (184). DOI: 10.1186/s43170-023-00184-0.
  3. Mupangwa, W., Chipindu, L., Ncube, B., Mkuhlani, S., Nhantumbo, N., Masvaya, E., Ngwira, A., Moeletsi, M., Nyagumbo, I., Liben and F. 2023. Temporal Changes in Minimum and Maximum Temperatures at Selected Locations of Southern Africa. Climate 11/2023; 4:84., DOI:10.3390/cli11040084
  4. Nyamangara, J., Kodzwa, J., Masvaya, E.N. and G. Soropa, G. 2020. Chapter 5 - The role of synthetic fertilizers in enhancing ecosystem services in crop production systems in developing countries. In: Rusinamhodzi, L. (Ed.), The Role of Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Food Systems. Academic Press, pp. 95-117.
  5. Masvaya, E. N., Nyamangara, J., Giller, K. E. and Descheemaeker, K. 2018. Risk management options in maize cropping systems in semi-arid areas of Southern Africa. Field Crops Research 11/2018; 228:110-121., DOI:10.1016/j.fcr.2018.09.002
  6. Masvaya, E. N., Nyamangara, J., Descheemaeker, K. and Giller, K. E. 2017. Is maize-cowpea intercropping a viable option for smallholder farms in the risky environments of semi-arid southern Africa? Field Crops Research 08/2017; 209:73-87., DOI:10.1016/j.fcr.2017.04.016
  7. Masvaya, E. N., Nyamangara, J., Descheemaeker, K. and Giller, K. E. 2017. Tillage, mulch and fertiliser impacts on soil nitrogen availability and maize production in semi-arid Zimbabwe. Soil and Tillage Research 05/2017; 168:125-132., DOI:10.1016/j.still.2016.12.007
  8. Mupangwa, W., Walker, S., Masvaya, E., Magombeyi, M. and Munguambe, P. 2016. Rainfall risk and the potential of reduced tillage systems to conserve soil water in semi-arid cropping systems of southern Africa. 03/2016; 1(1)., DOI:10.3934/agrfood.2016.1.85
  9. Nyamangara, J., Marondedze, A., Masvaya, E. N., Mawodza, T., Nyawasha, R., Nyengerai, K., Tirivavi, R., Nyamugafata, P. and Wuta, M. 2014. Influence of basin-based conservation agriculture on selected soil quality parameters under smallholder farming in Zimbabwe. Soil Use and Management 10/2014; 30(4)., DOI:10.1111/sum.12149
  10. Nyamangara, J., Nyengerai, K., Masvaya, E. N., Tirivavi, R., Mashingaidze, N., Mupangwa, W., Dimes, J. and Hove, L. 2013. Effect of conservation agriculture on maize yield in the semi-arid areas of Zimbabwe. 2013. Experimental Agriculture 04/2013; 50(2)., DOI:10.1017/S0014479713000562

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