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The important determinants of the adoption behavior: a case study of recommended maize production technologies in Tanzania
Numerous technologies have been developed in the agricultural sector to facilitate its contribution to the livelihood of the people. However, …
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Analysis of technical efficiency of small-scale commercial farmers in Vhembe district
Small-scale commercial farmers are regarded as the strategic avenue to achieve meaningful development in rural areas of South Africa. The …
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Livestock production and marketing for small emerging farmers in South Africa and Kenya: comparative lessons
Poor production methods and limited market access are some of the challenges that prevent small African farmers from developing. In …
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Information and communication technologies (ICT) towards agricultural development in rural areas: case of smallholder farmers in Umzimvubu local municipality of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa
This paper was initiated in order to find the usage and relevance of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by …
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The sustainability of small-scale sheep farming systems in the Northern Cape (Hantam Karoo), South Africa
The objective of the study was to assess the current sustainability of small-scale sheep farming systems in the Hantam Karoo, …
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A review of possibilities for using animal tracking devices to mitigate stock theft in smallholder livestock farming systems in rural South Africa
Stock theft is among the major challenges faced by livestock farmers in South Africa. It has severe consequences especially for …
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Assessment of socio-economic characteristics that determine farmers’ access to agricultural extension services in Eastern Cape, South Africa
The study reported on in this paper investigated smallholder farmers’ access to extension services. The study sought to distinguish the …
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Why do agricultural co-operatives fail to attract youth and create rural employment? Evidence from a case study of Zanokhanyo in Butterworth, Eastern Cape
In the National Development Plan, cooperatives and agriculture development are identified as possible solutions for addressing rural poverty and unemployment, …