Examining practices and traditions of waste re-use as an alternative feedstock in the poultry industry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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2022
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The overarching aim and the purpose of this case study was to examine the practices of
the poultry industry’s waste re-use as an alternative feedstock for enhancing the
livelihood of Urban Farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In the study, the
researcher relied on 13 in-depth interviews which required the participants to share
their knowledge and experiences in the poultry industry. Qualitative methodology was
used, with thematic analysis to analyze the data. Purposive and snowball sampling was
the method of sample selection, and interviews and questionnaires were employed for
data collection. A theoretical framework for discussing and studying indigenous
knowledge as a theory of communication that fluidly operates within and outside of
modernity, was adopted. This discussion is part of a continuance of public conversations
on the path of indigenous knowledge in development studies, and communication
research. The main findings were that there were many environmental concerns
regarding poultry waste. These can be solved by proper waste management systems,
which were shown by the different waste management re-use practices that were adopted
over the years by the different poultry sectors in South Africa. The other finding was
that using poultry by-products as fertilizers in soil proves to have a positive crop yield
throughout the year and solves the disposal problems from poultry waste. One of the key
conclusions was that poultry does not only serve as a healthy source of protein but is
also economical for both farmers and consumers. This study showed that there are more
female farmers that are integrated into the poultry farming sector. To minimize the
negative impacts brought by the poultry industry, there needs to be proper waste
management implementations, as known by the numerous sustainable re-use patterns.
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Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.