Browsing Food Security by Advisor "Chitja, Joyce Magoshi."
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Analysis of the Southern African development community national vulnerability assessment committees (SADC NVACs) : towards the establishment of an effective and efficient South African vulnerability assessment committee (SAVAC).
(2014)Vulnerability assessment and analysis is an important part of food security analysis. In Southern African Development Community, assessment is through the (NVACs) National Vulnerability Assessment Committees. However there ... -
An assessment of agricultural skills and their effect on agricultural productivity and household food security : a case of Tugela ferry irrigation scheme in KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.
(2013)Agriculture is a crucial sector of the economy in many developing countries as it significantly contributes to domestic production and hence household food security. Lack of technical and managerial skills have been cited ... -
Assessment of communal land rights for smallholder farmers access to markets in South Africa : implications on gender.
(2017)Most African countries have embarked on improving agriculture, food security and reducing hunger through the support and involvement of smallholder farmers in the food production. Smallholder farmers have been key custodians ... -
The assessment of the role of social assets in building climate change adaptation : implications for household food security and livelihoods.
(2017)Rural livelihoods are diverse and dynamic, often aimed at managing risk, reducing vulnerability and enhancing food security. In South Africa, rural households pursue different livelihood strategies based on available ... -
Collective farming : elements constituting an effective agricultural co-operative, the case of three co-operatives in the Umgungundlovu district.
(2010)Collective smallholder farming has been widely promoted as a vehicle for smallholder agricultural development in South Africa. As a result, agricultural co-operative registrations in South Africa are increasing. However, ... -
Environmental management of urban farming and water quality: implications for food security.
(2022)Urban farming, in its small scale comprises of various production systems and practices that can lead to poor soil conditions, water pollution and the extension of climate change impacts. Moreover, smallholder farmers ... -
Exploring agricultural knowledge systems and smallholder farmers empowerment: implication on household food security.
(2020)The association between the various actors of knowledge and the generation of common knowledge is expanding in agricultural sector. Smallholder farmers engages in multiple informative networks both formal and informal ... -
Exploring farming systems and the role of agroecology in improving food security, productivity and market access for smallholder farmers.
(2016)Most smallholder farming areas in developing countries including South Africa are inhabited by resource constrained farmers, many of whom lack appropriate technologies. The farmers have largely had little education and up ... -
Exploring food insecurity and socio-economic factors affecting academic performance : a case study of first year students on probation and at-risk of academic exclusion.
(2013)Since the democratic transition, South Africa has come a long way in paving a path that enables citizens to take advantage of education. Within universities, certain overlooked socio-economic and food security factors ... -
Exploring the role of women in subsistence and smallholder farming : implications for horticultural crop value chain development in Swayimane and Sweetwaters.
(2014)This study is aimed at exploring and analysing the role of women in vegetable production value chain, related constraints encountered and exploring possible solutions thereof. The influence of gender in the value chain is ... -
Factors influencing the level of vegetable value chain participation and implications on smallholder farming and food security in Swayimane, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)In less developed countries, smallholder farming is important for development that could alleviate poverty, improve livelihoods, and contribute to household food security. However, Smallholder farming in South Africa is ... -
Investigating water access constraints and land-based livelihoods for empowerment of rural farming women and implication for household food security : the case study of three irrigation schemes in Limpopo.
(2013)Agriculture plays an important role in rural livelihoods. However, poverty and food insecurity still persist in rural communities of South Africa where women are central to ensuring household food security through several ... -
An investigation into the role of irrigated gardens in filling the food gap in Kavango East region, Namibia.
(2018)Kavango East region is facing insufficient food for most of its community, especially in the rural areas since 2012. This is attributed to climate change which induces, in most cases, drought and floods. The Government of ... -
Investigation of selected hygiene parameters of uMbumbulu small-scale farmers' organic produce (leafy salad vegetables) and subsequent identification of factors affecting farmer practices and food security.
(2013)The study aimed to investigate the hygiene quality of fresh agricultural produce, irrigation water and compost from four cooperatives (Jabulani, Nungwane, Senzakahle and Siyazenzela) supplying the uMbumbulu Agri-Hub ... -
Land use security within the current land property rights in rural South Africa : how women's land based food security efforts are affected.
(2013)Rural women‘s land rights in South Africa remain secondary in spite of laws founded on a constitution that promotes gender equality. Patriarchal customary laws prevail and women‘s land rights and use security are ... -
The potential contribution of a sustainable organic household food garden to vitamin A and vegetable needs of sampled low-income households, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2003)Vitamin A deficiency is a worldwide public health problem. In South Africa, in 1999, 62 to 70 percent of children in rural areas and 48 to 62 percent in urban areas consumed less than half the recommended dietary allowance ... -
The practice, constraints and perceptions of improving soil quality through manure application : a case study of three smallholder farmer groups.
(2009)Land degradation and soil nutrient depletion have become serious threats to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. Soil fertility depletion in smallholder areas has been cited as the fundamental biophysical cause ... -
Qualitative evaluation of smallholder and organic farmer decision support tool (DST) and its improvement by inclusion of a disease management component.
(2011)Historically, South Africans, particularly small-scale farmers have had little support and hence lack tools and information when faced with production decisions. Information plays an important role in enlightening people, ... -
The role of subsistance farming cooperatives in improving rural household food security : the case of Mwendo sector, Ruhango district/ Rwanda.
(2013)Agricultural cooperatives play an important role in rural Rwanda is as the country is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa and the majority of population relies on subsistence smallholder farming. Agricultural ... -
Selection and implementation of Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies: performance and willingness for adoption.
(2018)The role of subsistence and smallholder agriculture on peoples’ livelihoods in the majority of rural African households is directly related to household food security. Subsistence and smallholder farming provides food at ...