Poultry Value Chain Financing and Environmental Sustainability in South Africa: Evidence from a Mixed Methods Study
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The poultry sector plays a critical role in food security, rural income generation, and economic development in South Africa.However, its rapid expansion has intensified environmental challenges such as waste accumulation, water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions, and pressure on natural resources.This study examines how poultry value chain financing influences environmental sustainability outcomes using a mixed methods approach.Primary data were collected from 45 respondents in Gauteng Province through structured questionnaires, complemented by 9 key informant interviews.Quantitative data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 26, while qualitative data were analysed using NVivo version 14.The results reveal a significant positive relationship between access to formal financing and the adoption of sustainable practices, including manure management, water efficiency, and energy-saving technologies.However, limited access to institutional credit constrains small-scale farmers, leading to continued reliance on environmentally harmful production methods.The study also highlights the role of governance frameworks and green financing mechanisms, including policy incentives, risk sharing instruments, and sustainability linked credit, in shaping environmental outcomes across the poultry value chain.The findings suggest that value chain financing plays an important role in promoting environmental sustainability and that targeted green financing instruments may facilitate the adoption of cleaner production systems.This study contributes empirical evidence to the growing discourse on sustainable agri-food systems and provides policy recommendations for strengthening environmentally responsible financing in the poultry sector.
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