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An Exploration of Social Media as a Tool for Agricultural Information Dissemination Among Smallholder Farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Access to reliable and timely agricultural information remains essential for improving productivity among smallholder farmers. In South Africa’s rural areas, …
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Perceptions of Small-scale Farmers on the Adoption of ICTs for Accessing Agricultural Information in Mahikeng, Northwest Province, South Africa
This study evaluates the perceptions of small-scale farmers in Mahikeng, Northwest Province, South Africa, regarding the use of Information and …
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More Efficient Drought Relief for the Karoo: Lessons from Australia’s Big Dry
Under climate change, multi-year droughts will become a more predictable feature of the Karoo. Australia’s Millennium Drought triggered a comprehensive …
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Socio-economic Factors Influencing Marketing Practices and Opportunities for the Smallholder Pig Farming Enterprise in the Cape Metropole District, South Africa
Urban smallholder pig production is one of the farming systems that dominate urban agriculture in South Africa. However, the challenges …
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Agricultural Shocks and Constraints Encountered by Independent Smallholder Irrigators in Msinga Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
Smallholder farmers' market participation is an effective vehicle for securing better incomes, reducing poverty, and enhancing household food security, especially …
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Determinants of Commercialising Indigenous Chicken Production in South Africa: New Evidence Post-COVID-19
Commercialising indigenous chicken production offers substantial potential for smallholder farmers in developing countries to improve rural livelihoods and alleviate poverty. …
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Determinants of Farmer Participation in the Implementation Phase of Revitalisation Programme of Selected Smallholder Irrigation Schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The current irrigation schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa perform below expectations, resulting in unreliable, inadequate, and inequitable access to water. It …
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The Impact of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Small-Scale Crop Farmers in Lepelle Nkumpi District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, …
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The Impact of Floods on Household Food Security Within uMzimkhulu and Kokstad Local Municipalities, KwaZulu-Natal Province (South Africa): A Comparative Study
In the past three years (2021-2023), the KwaZulu-Natal Province has experienced unusually high rainfall, some of which was caused by …
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Barriers to the Adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Accessing Agricultural Information by Small-Scale Farmers in Mahikeng, Northwest Province
Small-scale farmers in Mahikeng, South Africa, face significant challenges in leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for agricultural information. This …
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Analysis of Stakeholders Influencing Smallholder Mango Production in Limpopo Province of South Africa.
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of stakeholders on smallholder mango production in Limpopo Province, aiming …
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Examining Key Factors and Supportive Interventions Influencing Smallholder Livestock Farming Performance in Umvoti Local Municipality
This study examined the key factors influencing agricultural performance and the supportive interventions employed by the government for smallholder livestock …
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A Systematic Review of Constraints Associated with the Beef Value Chain in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
More than 30 years after the formation of the AU, intra-African trade remains relatively low in magnitude. Africa aims to …
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Gendered Dimensions of Livestock Ownership in Lesotho: An Analysis of Socioeconomic Determinants
This study explores the gendered dimensions of household livestock ownership in Lesotho through the perpectives of Feminist Political Ecology (FPE). …
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Pricing Strategies Used by Vegetable Street Vendors in Mthatha and Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Street vending is widely acknowledged as a vital component of the informal economy, providing income opportunities for rural households. Street …
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Assessing the Impacts of Stakeholders in Aquaculture Enterprise Development in the Western Cape, South Africa
South African stakeholders, including the government, have made significant efforts to improve the enabling environment for aquaculture development. However, due …
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Dialing into Agricultural Innovation Via Mobile Phones: Experiences of Smallholder Cocoa Farmers in Sekyere South, Ghana.
Over the last two centuries, traditional methodologies for disseminating technologies to farmers have undergone significant evolution, paving the way for …
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Socioeconomic and Behavioural Factors Influencing Electrical Appliance Adoption Among Rural Farming Households: An Endogeneity Switching Regression Analysis
In rural areas, household agricultural income has a significant influence on the adoption of new technologies, including electrical appliances. Despite …
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Factors Influencing Profitability of Land Reform Farm Enterprises in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
Various factors influence the profitability of enterprises owned by land reform farmers. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing …
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Production Objectives, Selection and Culling Approach of Breeding Stock in Smallholder Goat Farming System in the Sedibeng District, Gauteng Province
The study evaluated the production objectives, breeding selection, culling practices, and challenges faced by smallholder goat farmers in the Sedibeng …