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The Provision of Agricultural Extension Services to Rural Farmers as a Strategy to Improve Agricultural Practices in South Africa
The government of South Africa has shown a commitment to providing extensive support to farmers by providing agricultural extension services. …
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The Benefits of Social Media Platforms Used in Agriculture for Information Dissemination
Traditionally, agricultural information is disseminated through industrial media such as newspapers, television, and radio. People, including farmers, are using social …
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The Operational Elements of the Vegetable Cooperatives: The Case of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province
Cooperatives are typically established to help create jobs and improve their members' economic and social conditions, among various other roles. …
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Identifying the Causes of Failure in the Communal Property Associations (CPAs), State Owned and Household Farms
CPAs, state-owned and household citrus farmers, are important within the citrus fruit group by value and volume. Their success could …
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Extension Worker’s Views Regarding the Digital Mobile Technology Services in Addressing Climate Change Issues: A Case Study of Botswana
This study aimed to investigate the views of agricultural extension educators about digital technology services in addressing issues about climate …
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Cost and Returns Analysis of Snail Production in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria
The study examined snail production cost and return analysis in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The study …
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Strategies for Climate-Change Resilience Among Maize Farmers in Lesotho
Maize is a staple crop in Lesotho; hence, it can be vital in improving food security and strengthening the economy. …
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Undergraduate Agricultural Extension Qualifications in South Africa: Comparing Available Curricula to Desired Skills and Competencies
Globally, the need for the agricultural extension profession to change from a top-down, production-focused approach to a more participatory and …
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Exploring Information Needs and Diverse Sources for the Growth and Sustainability of the South African Honeybush Industry
Honeybush is an indigenous fynbos shrub with the potential to contribute significantly to socio-economic development in rural South Africa. However, …
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Exploring the Challenges Faced by the Small-Scale Dairy Farmers in Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in North-West Province, South Africa
In developing countries, livestock in the form of small-scale dairy farming is often a primary source of food security and …
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The Effect of Psychological Capital and Self-Leadership on Work Engagement among Agricultural Extension Advisors
Work engagement is considered a significant construct within organisations and the field of industrial psychology. Focus within organisations has shifted …
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Rural Community Perceptions on Land Use Change and its Effects on Their Agricultural Practices in Vulindlela Traditional Area, Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa
This study assessed the level of awareness among the Vulindlela rural community regarding land use and land cover changes occurring …
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Farmers' Production Practices, Incidence and Management of Pests and Diseases, Extension Services, and Factors Limiting Cotton Production and Quality in South Africa
Cotton is one of the essential cash crops; however, several factors, such as low yields and pest and disease infestations, …
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Effects of Goat Breed Improvement Program on Climate Change Resilience Among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Zimbabwe
The goat breeding improvement program played a crucial role in addressing the challenges of climate change vulnerability among the smallholder …
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Market Participation Decision of Emerging Farmers Under the Land Restitution Programme in Limpopo Province, South Africa
This paper examined the factors influencing market participation decisions and the level of the emerging farmers under the land restitution …
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Smallholder Maize Farmer’s Willingness to Join Index Insurance in Vhembe District: Limpopo Province
Only a negligible proportion of smallholder farmers in South Africa have crop insurance to mitigate production risks. This article analyses …
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Measuring Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture in the Gauteng Province of South Africa
Commercial restrictions limit the extent of women's participation in the South African economy despite gender equality being valued. Since the …
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Assessing Awareness and Perceptions Towards the Existence of Indigenous Foods in Port St Johns of the Eastern Cape South Africa
Intolerably high rates of food insecurity and micronutrient deficiencies still prevail at an alarming rate in rural poor communities who …
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Socio-demographic Context of Resilience for Adaptation to Climate Change and Implication for Agricultural Extension in Buffelspruit, South Africa
The study examined the socio-demographic characteristics of smallholder farmers’ and resilience strategies for adaptation to climate change in Buffelspruit, South …
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Utilisation of Digital Technologies by Smallholder Farmers in South Africa
The study's objective was to assess the utilisation of digital technologies by smallholder farmers, focusing on the types of digital …