http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/261 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:13:09 GMT 2026-04-23T08:13:09Z http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/708 Title: The use of pesticides in tomato production: exposition of Chókwè farmers - Mozambique Authors: Melo, Antonio da Piedade; Zandamela, Marcio Daniel Sitoe; Melo, Celia das Eiras Ludovina Dgedge; Candido, Nelio Mariano Abstract: Tomato is used for consumption and as a source of income for many Mozambican people. The present study aims to evaluate the level of intensity of the exposure of tomato growers of Chokwe to pesticides. For this purpose, 40 production units were selected, whose owners or their representatives and representatives of associations were interviewed. The levels of intensity of occupational exposure of farmers to the pesticides were calculated. It was found that tomato growers at Chokwe Irrigation system are subject to a high level of exposure to pesticides, which may pose a threat to health and lead to loss of life. Therefore, they are not sufficiently trained for efficient and safe handling of pesticides, apart from not having a full KIT of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Their perception of pesticides is limited and strongly related to the availability of training by government and non-government extension agents. So, there is a need to make accessible the use of PPE by tomato growers and to train them in viable pesticide application technologies. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/708 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/707 Title: Dinâmica agrícola no distrito de Chibuto - Moçambique: um olhar sobre o nível de utilização de sementes certificadas Authors: Melo, António da Piedade; Sitoe, Márcio Daniel; Rassude, Benedito Luciano; Melo, Célia das Eiras Dgedge Abstract: Population growth projections require a dynamic response in food production. In this way, reforms must be made to transform traditional systems that are less productive to systems based on more productive technologies, which include, among many, the use of improved seeds. This work, carried out in the Chibuto District, aimed to obtain information on the dynamics of adoption and use of improved seeds by local farmers. For this purpose, semi- structured interviews were conducted involving 35 farmers. It was found that more than half (62.9%) of the farmers in question use certified seed. It was verified the need to accelerate associativism (11.43%) in order to boost the assistance to farmers by public and private organizations. 40% of those who have access to improved seeds are satisfied with increases in productivity. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/707 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/706 Title: Sowing arrangements of sorghum with brachiaria for forage production and soil cover Authors: Melo, Célia das Eiras Ludovina Dgedge; Freitas, Francisco Cláudio Lopes de; Melo, António da Piedade; Costa, Edimar Antonio Campos; Pimentel, Leonardo Duarte Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the dry matter content and morphological parameters of sorghum and brachiaria (signalgrass, specifically palisade grass) grown simultaneously for forage production, along with soil cover formation outside of the primary crop season. The treatments were in a randomized block design consisting of three different sowing arrangements: sorghum + two rows of brachiaria between sorghum rows, sorghum + two rows of brachiaria (one in the row + another between the sorghum rows), and sorghum with brachiaria broadcast; as well as sorghum and brachiaria in monoculture. In the first cycle, the dry matter yield of sorghum was higher, approximately 12.01 t ha-1, in the arrangement of sorghum alone. However, the highest total dry matter yield was obtained in the arrangement of sorghum with broadcast brachiaria, with 11.01 t ha-1 for sorghum and 3.75 t ha-1 for the brachiaria. In the second cycle, soil cover was greatest in the brachiaria monoculture and the arrangement of sorghum with broadcast brachiaria, at 95% and 86%, respectively. Therefore, intending to produce forage sorghum and form adequate soil cover by brachiaria, the sorghum intercropping with brachiaria in broadcast sowing is a promising strategy. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/706 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/705 Title: Mixed rhizobia and herbaspirillum seropedicae inoculations with humic acid-like substances improve water-stress recovery in common beans Authors: Melo, António da Piedade; Olivares, Fábio Lopes; Médici, Leonardo Oliveira; Torres‐Neto, Alena; Dobbss, Leonardo Barros; Canellas, Luciano Pasqualoto Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://www.repositorio.uem.mz/handle258/705 2017-04-10T00:00:00Z