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Revolutionising the Public Extension System for Smallholder Livestock Farmers: User Experiences and the Prospects of Using Information and Communication Technologies in North West Province, South Africa
The study aimed to determine farmers’ and extension officers’ experiences with public extension and the prospects of improving the public …
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Market Orientation in Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services Approaches: Experiences from Service Providers and Farmers in Central Malawi
Market-oriented extension and advisory services enable linkages among actors within agricultural value chains, which is necessary for commercialisation. The study …
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An Entrepreneurship Framework for Improved Productivity and Financial Performance of Primary Agricultural Cooperatives in North West Province
The study was conducted to establish an entrepreneurship framework for the improved productivity and financial performance of agricultural cooperatives in …
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Leguminous Cover Crops Increase the Biomass and Nutritive Value of Grasses in South African Soils: A Review
Due to the expansion of farming, many agricultural systems now depend more on chemical pesticides and inorganic fertilisers to boost …
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The Challenges of Extension Service Delivery and its Determinants in the Agricultural Extension System: An Insight from a Study in North-Western Ethiopia
The present study examined the significant bottlenecks of extension service and determinants of service delivery in North Western Ethiopia. A …
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Wool Versus Mutton: Enterprise Budgets from Survey Data for the Karoo and the Effects of Drought on Profitability
The study assesses the profitability of Karoo farms. It develops an enterprise wool and mutton production budget from eight years …
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Back to Basics: Mitigating the Harmful Effects of Droughts for Efficient Livestock Productivity in the Grasslands of the Central Free State in South Africa
Extensive livestock production in South Africa depends on rangeland productivity and effective livestock management practices. This study aims to identify …
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Impact of Smallholder Irrigation Revitalisation Programme on the Exchange Irrigation Scheme in Kwekwe District, Zimbabwe
The Smallholder Irrigation Revitalisation Programme (SIRP), a seven-year programme which started in 2016 and ended in 2023, is one recent …
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Can Agricultural Extension Inspire South African Students to Pursue Careers in Agriculture?
Agricultural extension and education programs can influence students' decisions to pursue a career in agriculture. Understanding the influence of agricultural …
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Farmers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Fertiliser Indicator Pricing Approach in Mvomero District, Tanzania
Severe irregularities and implementation challenges in Mvomero District, Tanzania, marred the implementation of the Fertiliser Indicative Pricing Approach (FIPA). However, …
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Benefits of Herding on Communal Rangelands in Free State Province, South Africa
This study used survey data to measure the benefits of paid herding for small stockholders on the communal rangelands of …
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Determinants of Farm Income During Lockdown Restrictions Amongst Small-Scale Farmers in the Gauteng Province, South Africa
The paper aims to determine which factors influenced the level of farm income for small-scale farmers in Gauteng Province during …
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Communication Channels and Information Sources Utilised By Agricultural Extension Practitioners to Communicate Agricultural-Related Information to Farmers in the Eastern Cape Province
Using a random sampling technique, the channels used by extension practitioners to communicate agricultural-related information to farmers were investigated from …
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Awareness and Perception of Digital Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
This study aimed to identify and assess smallholder farmers' awareness and perceptions of digital technologies in the Eastern Cape, South …
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Does the Adoption of Genetically Modified Seeds Improve the Technical Efficiency of Family-Owned Maize Farms? A Case of Alfred Nzo in the Eastern Cape
This study mainly focused on measuring maize farmers' technical efficiency and impact on maize production in Eastern Cape province. This …
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Assessment of Small-Scale Farmers' Perceptions Towards the Sustainability of Soybean Production in Nkangala District Municipality of the Mpumalanga Province
To achieve the FAO's goals of increasing global agricultural productivity and soybean production by 2050, understanding small-scaler farmers' perceptions of …
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Evaluation of Non-Genetic Factors Affecting Birth Weight of Kalahari Red Goats in South Africa
This study investigates the effect of non-genetic factors on the birth weight of Kalahari Red goats, a critical economic parameter …
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Livelihood Assets Influence on Rural Youth Participating in Support Initiatives to Enhance Agricultural Participation
Government efforts to encourage youth participation in the agricultural sector through support initiatives have yet to realise the envisioned outcomes. …
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The Digital Readiness of Agricultural Advisory Professionals: A South African Case Study
Agricultural advisory services link producers, the government, the research community, and credit and input supply organisations. This vital role can …
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Rangeland Management Practices and Perceptions of Communal Livestock Farmers' Towards Rangeland Degradation in the North West Province of South Africa
This study assessed rangeland management practices and perceptions of livestock farmers towards rangeland degradation in the Moretele communal areas of …