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Participation of Farmers in Planning and Designing of Extension Support Through Stakeholder Platforms: Lessons from Strengthening Agriculture and Nutrition Extension Project in Malawi
Agricultural extension systems continue to shift from a centralised, public, top-down system to a more pluralistic, demand-driven system. However, in …
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Harnessing International Finance Options to Strengthen South Africa’s Subnational Strategies on Climate Change Adaptation: Implications for Agriculture and Food Security
South Africa faces escalating climate threats, with extreme weather events severely impacting agriculture, water resources, and food security. Addressing these …
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Towards an Integrated Agric-Park Mentorship Model: An Exploratory Study on Youth Agribusiness Development
Youth unemployment in South Africa remains a pressing socio-economic concern. This paper introduces the Vertical Integration of Agric-Park Mentorship Scheme …
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Comparison of Udder Health Risk Factors in Small-Scale Cattle Farming Systems in Two South African Provinces
Mastitis and tick infestation of udders remain a challenge for small-scale farmers. This study aimed to investigate and compare the …
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Is Conservation Agriculture Viable in Namibia? A System Dynamics Model and Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
Conservation agriculture (CA) has been touted as a means to increase resilience and conserve the environment. However, adoption of CA …
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Understanding Tagasaste Integration in South African Farming Systems: Farmer Experiences and Implementation Challenges
Tagasaste is a multipurpose leguminous shrub known for its nitrogen-fixing ability, high-protein forage and adaptability to poor soils and dry …
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Effectiveness of Extension Services in Addressing Climate Change Production Challenges of Crop Farmers in Southeast Nigeria
Existing studies in Southeast Nigeria have documented the effects of climate change on crop production and farmers’ adaptation strategies; however, …
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Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers’ Decision to Commercialise Vegetable Production in Alfred Nzo and O.R. Tambo Districts, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
The agricultural industry is developing in South Africa and worldwide. This suggests that smallholder vegetable farmers should shift from producing …
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ICT Usage for Enhancing Communication Between Communal Farmers and Agricultural Advisors in Mangaung District, Free State
This study explores the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in strengthening communication between communal farmers and agricultural advisors …
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Learning in Transition: A Reflective Review of an Agricultural Learning Network Journey
This paper offers a reflective review of the Amanzi for Food Learning Network, an agricultural community of practice established to …
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An Investigation into the Smallholder Agricultural Entrepreneurs' Irrigation Water Supply and Utilisation in Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province of South Africa
The irrigated smallholder agricultural enterprises led by women and youth (ISHAEs-WY) are operating their businesses in transition from traditional to …
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An Integrated Development Pathway for Diverse Typologies: A Self-Help Tool to Develop Youth in Agriculture
Supporting youth in actively participating in agriculture is crucial to ensuring food security and promoting economic growth. Yet, the active …
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Farmer Satisfaction with Public Agricultural Extension Services in Bojanala Platinum District, North-West Province, South Africa
Farmer satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality and relevance of extension services. This study assessed the determinants of …
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Enhancing Conservation Efforts of Indigenous Plants for Medicinal Use: Integrating Traditional Wisdom and Ecological Sustainability for Resilience of Communities
The preservation and sustainable management of Indigenous medicinal plant species are vital for maintaining ecological diversity and preventing the loss …
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The Role of Training, Extension Service and Financial Instruments on the Profitability of Land Reform Farm Enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal
The training, extension service and financial instruments are critical tools for success through which knowledge and skills for farming are …
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How Predatory Animals Influence Small Ruminants’ Grazing Patterns in the Eastern Cape
Livestock farming in South Africa is a diverse and vital agricultural sector that incorporates both commercial and communal systems for …
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Classification of Farming Enterprises of Land Reform Beneficiaries in KwaZulu-Natal
The establishment of farmer typologies in agriculture has gained popularity in recent years and is key to guiding planning, execution, …
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Land Suitability Analysis for Maize Cultivation Using Remote Sensing Data and Multicriteria Decision Process
The increase in population, urbanisation, mining of solid minerals, excavation, and sand mining for construction purposes are increasingly shrinking and …
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Evaluating Farmers' Perceptions Towards Extension Service Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ga-Mothapo Village, Polokwane Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa
The study evaluated small-scale farmers' perceptions of extension service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, from hard lockdown level 5 to …
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Smallholder Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Variability and Livestock Adaptability in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Climate variability poses significant challenges for livestock farming, especially in areas where smallholder farmers depend on it. This study investigated …
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