Dr. Christopher Tafara Gadzirayi
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Dr. Christopher Tafara Gadzirayi

Senior Lecturer and Chairman
Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Production from Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Sustainable Development
62%
Agricultural Research
90%
Biological Sciences
75%
Ecology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
49
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Gadzirayi, C.T., A. Chikwanda and F. Tuwe, 2022. Growth performance, liveability and physico chemical properties of broiler chicken fed Moringa oleifera based diets. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 21: 82-89.
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  2. Gadzirayi, C.T., J. Chongani and N. Mafuse, 2017. Factors affecting uptake of organic soil amendment techniques to sustainable land management: Case of integrated land use design techniques in schools and communal farming communities. Asian J. Agric. Extens. Econ. Sociol., 19: 1-8.
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  3. Chagwiza, G., C. Chivuraise and C.T. Gadzirayi, 2016. A mixed integer programming poultry feed ration optimisation problem using the bat algorithm. Adv. Agric. 10.1155/2016/2313695.
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  4. Gadzirayi, C.T. and N. Mafuse, 2015. Comparative analysis of farmer participatory extension approaches: Case of farmer field schools and master farmer training in Mashonaland Central province of Zimbabwe. Asian J. Agric. Extens. Econ. Sociol., 4: 317-324.
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  5. Gadzirayi, C.T. and B.C. Muropa, 2015. Pre-service agricultural education programmes: Do they impact on the teaching of agriculture in secondary schools? Case of Zimbabwe. Int. J. Agric. Sci. Res. Technol. Extens. Educ. Syst., 5: 203-209.
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  6. Gadzirayi, C.T., N. Mafuse and V. Munyati, 2014. Enhancing farmer productive capacity: Case of action research based conservation agriculture. Intl. J. Agric. Sci. Res. Technol. Ext. Educ. Syst., 4: 93-97.
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  7. Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mutandwa, N. Mafuse and D. Manyumwa, 2014. The role of nutrition gardens in the healthcare of HIV/AIDS infected and affected urban households. Asian J. Agric. Extens. Econ. Sociol., 3: 118-128.
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  8. Gadzirayi, C.T. and J.F. Mupangwa, 2014. The nutritive evaluation and utilisation of Moringa oleifera Lam in indigenous and broiler chicken production: A review. Greener J. Agric. Sci., 4: 15-21.
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  9. Gadzirayi, C.T. and J.F. Mupangwa, 2014. Feed intake and growth performance of indigenous chicks fed diets with Moringa oleifera leaf meal as a protein supplement during early brooding stage. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 13: 145-150.
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  10. Mudyiwa, S.M., C.T. Gadzirayi, J.F. Mupangwa, J. Gotosa and T. Nyamugure, 2013. Constraints and opportunities for cultivation of Moringa oleifera in the Zimbabwean smallholder growers. Int. J. Agric. Res. Innov. Technol., 3: 12-19.
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  11. Masamha, B., W. Mhlanga, L. Marisa, C.T. Gadzirayi and N. Kadzunge, 2013. An assessment of endoparasitic infestation in captive buffaloes (Syncerus caffer): A case of Mazowe veterinary research station in Zimbabwe. Int. J. Innov. Res. Stud., 2: 48-58.
  12. Gadzirayi, C.T., S.M. Mudyiwa., J.F. Mupangwa and J. Gotosa, 2013. Cultivation practices and utilisation of Moringa oleifera provenances by small holder farmers: Case of Zimbabwe. Asian J. Agric. Extension Econ. Sociol., 2: 152-162.
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  13. Gadzirayi, C.T., F.N.M. Kubiku, J.F. Mupangwa, L. Mujuru and T.J. Chikuvire, 2013. The effect of plant spacing and cutting interval on growth of Moringa oleifera. J. Agric. Sci. Applic., 2: 131-136.
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  14. Parwada, C., C.T. Gadzirayi, C. Karavina and V.T. Munyati, 2012. A review of agroforestry technologies adoption among small-holder farmers in Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Stud., 1: 68-92.
  15. Manatsa, D., L. Unganai, C. Gadzirai and S.K. Behera, 2012. An innovative tailored seasonal rainfall forecasting production in Zimbabwe. Nat. Hazards, 64: 1187-1207.
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  16. Mafuse, N., C.T. Gadzirayi and V.T. Munyati, 2012. Contribution of rural communities in supporting the livelihood strategies for widows. Bull. Environ. Pharmacol. Life Sci., 1: 22-28.
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  17. Madungwe, E., A. Masaga and C.T. Gadzirayi, 2012. The case study of the assessment of ground water quality and acceptance in residential urban suburbs in Bindura, Zimbabwe. J. Environ. Sci. Eng. B, 1: 473-479.
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  18. Gadzirayi, C.T., B. Masamha, J.F. Mupangwa and S. Washaya, 2012. Performance of broiler chickens fed on mature Moringa oleifera leaf meal as a protein supplement to soyabean meal. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 11: 5-10.
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  19. Cosmas, P., G. Christopher, K. Charles, K. Friday and M. Ronald, 2012. Tagetes minuta formulation effect sitophilus zeamais (weevils) control in stored maize grain. Int. J. Plant Res., 2: 65-68.
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  20. Maunga, M.M., C.T. Gadzirayi, C. Dhehwa, M. Taruwona, C. Muchemwa, D. Makwerere and B.C. Muropa, 2011. An assessment on the impact of collateral security to small enterprises' access to bank finance in developing countries: A case study of Zimbabwe. Bus. Admin. Manage. J., 1: 170-178.
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  21. Gadzirayi, C.P.C. and A.B. Sithole, 2011. Effect of ridge height and planting orientation on Ipomea batatas (sweet potato) production. J. Agric. Biotechnol. Sustain. Dev., 3: 72-76.
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  22. Chimvuramahwe, J., J.P. Musara, L. Mujuru, C.T. Gadzirayi and I.W. Nyakudya et al., 2011. Effect of feeding graded levels of Adansonia digitata (baobab) seed cake on the performance of broilers. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 11: 1442-1449.
  23. Tada, O., B. Masamha and C. Gadzirayi, 2010. Efficacy of Crestar (progesterone analogue) and Prosolvin (prostaglandin analogue) in heat synchronization of indigenous smallholder dairy and commercial beef cows. Electron. J. Environ. Agric. Food Chem., 9: 385-395.
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  24. Parwada, C., C.T. Gadzirayi, W.T. Muriritirwa and D. Mwenye, 2010. Adoption of agro-forestry technologies among small-holder farmers: A case of Zimbabwe. J. Dev. Agric. Econ., 2: 351-358.
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  25. Masamha, B., C.T. Gadzirayi and I. Mukutirwa, 2010. Efficacy of Allium sativum (garlic) in controlling nematode parasites in sheep. Int. J. Applied Res. Vet. Med., 8: 161-169.
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  26. Katsuro, P., C.T. Gadzirayi, M. Taruwona and S. Mupararano, 2010. Impact of occupational health and safety on worker productivity: A case of Zimbabwe food industry. Afr. J. Bus. Manage., 4: 2644-2651.
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  27. Gadzirayi, C., E. Mutandwa, M. Mwale and T. Chindundu, 2009. Utilization of Tephrosia vogelii in controlling ticks in dairy cows by small-scale commercial farmers in Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 4134-4136.
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  28. Mutandwa, E., C.T. Gadzirayi and R. Foti, 2008. Measuring payoffs to agricultural training among small holder tobacco producers. Int. NGO J., 3: 33-37.
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  29. Mutandwa, E., C.T. Gadzirayi and J. Chihiya, 2008. Adoption of conventional biotechnology under declining smallholder crop productivity: Case of tissue cultured sweet potatoes. Quart. J. Int. Agric., 47: 327-342.
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  30. Gadzirayi, C.T., Emutwandwa and R. Muchapondwa, 2008. Adoption and diffusion of agroforestry and natural resource management technologies through school-community links. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 10: 450-465.
  31. Foti, R., C. Gadzirayi and E. Mutandwaf, 2008. The adoption of selected soil fertility and water management technologies in semi-arid Zimbabwe: An application of the Tobit model. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 10: 315-330.
  32. Mutandwa, E., C.T. Gadzirayi and F. Zingwe, 2007. Factors affecting adoption of long staple cotton variety among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Eastern Afr. Social Sci. Res. Rev., 23: 1-14.
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  33. Mutandwa, E. and C.T. Gadzirayi, 2007. Impact of community-based approaches to wildlife management: Case study of the CAMPFIRE programme in Zimbabwe. Int. J. Sustain. Dev. World Ecol., 14: 336-344.
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  34. Mutandwa, E. and C.T. Gadzirayi, 2007. Comparative assessment of indigenous methods of sweet potato preservation among smallholder farmers: Case of grass, ash and soil based approaches in Zimbabwe. Afr. Stud. Q., 9: 85-98.
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  35. Gadzirayi, C.T., S. Whande and E. Mutandwa, 2007. Sustainability of agricultural production in communal areas of Zimbabwe: Case of Chionekano communal lands. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 7: 1-11.
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  36. Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mutandwa and J.F. Mupangwa, 2007. Veld condition trend of grazing areas: Why poor livestock production in the tropics? Rangelands, 29: 17-21.
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  37. Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mutandwa and J.F. Mupangwa, 2007. Holistic environmental management in a communal grazing scheme: From isolation to consolidation. Rangelands, 29: 22-25.
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  38. Chimanikire, P., E. Mutandwa, C.T. Gadzirayi, N. Muzondo and B. Mutandwa, 2007. Factors affecting job satisfaction among academic professionals in tertiary institutions in Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Bus. Manage., 1: 166-175.
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  39. Mwale, M., C.T. Gadzirayi, C. Mapiye, M. Menanga, M.M. Kuchenga and J.F. Mupangwa, 2006. Use of ethno-veterinary medicine for the control if cattle parasites by smallholder farmers in Mutas district, Zimbabwe. Southern Afr. J. Educ. Sci. Technol., 1: 111-117.
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  40. Mutandwa, E., S. Mukotami, C.T. Gadzirayi, J. Chihiya and J.F. Mupangwa, 2006. Factors affecting adoption of exotic dairy breeds by smallholder dairy farmers in Zimbabwe: Case of Chikwaka communal area. Southern Afr. J. Educ. Sci. Technol., 1: 97-102.
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  41. Mutandwa, E. and C.T. Gadzirayi, 2006. The role of maize sub sector as a food security safety net for urban households in Bindura town of Mashonaland Central province in Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 8: 70-80.
  42. Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mutandwa, J. Chihiya and R. Mlambo, 2006. A comparative economic analysis of mash and pelleted feed in broiler production under deep litter housing system. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 629-631.
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  43. Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mutandwa and T.J. Chikuvire, 2006. Effectiveness of maize cob powder in controlling weevils in stored maize grain. Afr. Stud. Quart., 8: 1-11.
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  44. Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mut, J. Chihiya and C. Mary, 2006. Indeginous knowledge systems in sustainable utilization of wetlands in communal areas of Zimbabwe: Case of Hwedza district. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 1: 131-137.
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  45. Gadzirayi, C.T., B.C. Muropa and E. Mutandwa, 2006. Effectiveness of the blended supervision model: A case study of student teachers learning to teach in high schools of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe J. Educ. Res., 18: 371-382.
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  46. Gadzirayi, C.T. and E. Mutandwa, 2006. Land degradation in a changing agrarian context-case of the communal areas of Zimbabwe. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 8: 708-709.
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  47. Chihiya, J., C.T. Gadzirayi and E. Mutandwa, 2006. Effect of three different treatment levels of deltamethrin on the numbers of dung beetles in dung pats. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 1: 74-77.
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  48. Gadzirayi, C.T., J.F. Mupangwa and E. Mutandwa, 2005. Effectiveness of Aloe excelsa in controlling coccidiosis in broilers. J. Sustain. Dev. Africa, 7: 74-80.
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  49. Weiler, J., C.T. Gadzirayi and I. Mkondo, 2002. Teaching practice supervision: A need for a new model. Zimbabwe Bull. Teach. Educ., 11: 53-65.
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