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Tschakert, Petra. "Soil carbon sequestration in small-scale farming systems: A case study from the Old Peanut Basin in Senegal." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280333.

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Carbon sequestration in small-scale farming systems in semi-arid regions offers the possibility to increase local soil fertility, improve crop yields, enhance rural people's wellbeing, and strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems while reducing CO2 accumulation in the atmosphere and, thus, contributing to climate change mitigation. A variety of management practices and land use options have been proposed to increase carbon uptake and reduce system losses. So far, less attention has been paid to local smallholders, the ultimate agents of anticipated community carbon projects, and the c

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Manjengwa, George Munyaradzi. "Animal traction and small-scale farming : a Stellenbosch case study." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6542.

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Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main aim of this case study was to research the impact of the introduction of oxen for draught power on Eric Swarts’ Stellenbosch farm. The research objectives were designed to find out if the oxen helped to improve the quality of the soil, to determine their cost-effectiveness (compared to a tractor) and other social and managerial constraints and benefits associated with using them and also to make recommendations for small-scale farmers in developing countries. The literature review revealed that human soc

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Tanner, C. R. "Small-scale farming, capitalist development and malnutrition in north-east Brazil." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.373712.

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Margulies, R. "Small family farming and the transformation of Turkish agriculture : 1950-65." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.355361.

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Hassani, Mohammed A. "Small scale farming and agricultural risks in the semi-arid areas of Jordan." Thesis, McGill University, 1988. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=74061.

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Khapayi, Musa. "Agribusiness challenges to effectiveness of contract farming in commercialisation of small-scale vegetable farmers." Thesis, Nelson Mandela University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/13981.

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The spread of contract farming in South Africa in recent years has provoked an ideological debate in literature. Linking small-scale vegetable farmers with lucrative agricultural markets through agribusiness value chains is seen as one of the foremost emerging agricultural practices to develop the subsistence farming sector into a mainstream economic sector – thereby revitalising the rural economy and alleviating poverty levels in the developing rural areas of South Africa. However, the challenges agribusiness and small-scale farmers experience in contract farming engagement and the prospects

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Johansson, Karin. "Tiyeseko : A Study on Small-Scale Farming Women in Sustainable Agriculture in Zambia." Thesis, Södertörn University College, School of Life Sciences, 2003. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-355.

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<p>The purpose of this study is to understand what impact courses in sustainable agriculture have had on small-scale farming women in Zambia, who have started using alternative techniques in their farming. Weather conditions, political issues and other circumstances in Zambia have made it difficult for people to grow enough crops to feed their families and gain extra money alternative methods are being promoted by organisations at all institutional levels, in order for people to survive. At Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre, east of the capital, Lusaka, sustainable methods in farming practic

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Pienaar, Petrus Louw. "Typology of smallholder farming in South Africa’s former homelands : towards an appropriate classification system." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85627.

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Thesis (MScAgric)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The agriculture sector continues to be viewed as a vehicle through which economic growth and development can be achieved; particularly for developing economies. This view is incorporated in South Africa’s rural development framework in the National Development Plan, which indicated that this sector will be the main driver in developing the country’s rural economies. However, the South African agricultural sector is known to be dualistic; consisting of a large-scale commercial and a small-scale subsistence sector. This

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Mbatha, Mfaniseni Wiseman. "The sustainability of agricultural projects in enhancing rural economic development in Msinga local municipality." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/2013.

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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Development Studies in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Zululand, 2019.<br>The South African government’s target was to ensure a significant growth in rural economies through appropriate prioritisation of the agricultural sector. This study analyses the sustainability of agricultural projects in enhancing rural economic development in Msinga Local Municipality. This study employed mixed methods approach with a convergent parallel desi

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Yokwe, Stanley Conficious Bartholomew. "Investigation of the economics of water supply as used by smallholder irrigation farmers in South Africa." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2005. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02062006-130808.

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Fisher, Taryn E. "Small and Midscale Dairy Farming in the Northeast| Achieving Economic Resilience through Business Opportunity Analysis." Thesis, Franklin Pierce University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3604794.

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<p> This dissertation investigates the dairy farming industry in the Northeastern United States and, in particular, the key drivers of economic viability and competitive advantage for small and midscale commercial dairy producers. The research approach employed was a literature review combined with primary case study observation and data collection. Historical perspective has been presented to provide an overarching contextual framework for this study. Four dairy farms were purposefully selected for case study research because they represented various aspects of a pre-defined set of variables

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Netshifhefhe, Shandukani Rudolf. "The compilation of indigenous knowledge regarding insect pests in small-scale farming communities in North Eastern South Africa." Pretoria: [s.n.], 2005. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06302005-113354.

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Toolo, Mpho. "Agriculture based clusters : a model to stimulate South Africa s rural small-scale farming sector." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52334.

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Unemployment in South Africa is a major problem and the marginal economic growth has not stimulated job creation. The problem is skewed to the rural communities. As the most labour absorptive sector, agriculture is best placed to help address this challenge. However, to become a viable globally competitive sector rural small-scale farmers need Government policy certainty and support; cluster creation is a means for small-scale farmers to be provided the required support. An exploratory study was conducted on Western Cape Wine cluster members and relevant Government employees. This study sough

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Schlosser, Gary L. "Gendered Production Roles and Integrated Pest Management in Three Jamaican Farming Communities." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/34197.

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In the promotion of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as an alternative to pesticides, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Office of International Research and Development (OIRD) at Virginia Tech, and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) supported my research to uncover the socio-economic constraints to IPM adoption and to determine the amount of gendered participation in three rural Jamaica farming communities. The thesis examines the gendered participation in crop production, marketing, and decision making as well as the abilit

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Rumsha, Siphamandla. "Agricultural urbanism and urban agriculture : exploring the possible role of University of Fort Hare and Buffalo City Municipality in supporting small-scale urban farming in East London, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/5072.

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This study investigates the impact of urban agriculture in the city of East London as well as the possibility of adopting agricultural urbanism as an urban farming model to bolster food security. The study goes further to understand the role that could be played by University of Fort Hare and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in capacitating small scale urban farmers in the city of East London. Unemployment and food insecurity are the key challenges that are affecting many families in South Africa, including urban dwellers. The main objective of this study therefore is to investigate the

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Symons, Julia. "Soil fertility constraints to small-scale agriculture in North-west Zambia." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2841.

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Thesis (MScAgric (Soil Science))--Stellenbosch University, 2008.<br>The soils of north-west Zambia are largely unexplored and are regarded by local residents as problematic in providing sufficient nutrients for the staple crop of maize in the area. The area is semi-tropical, with an average rainfall of 1300mm annum-1 falling predominantly in the summer. The undulating landscape is dominated by miombo woodland interspersed with savanna grassland. Little work has been done on these soils and further information is required to understand their origin and their fertility status. The main objective

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Sipoko, Nomava. "Effect of irrigation farming potential on commercialization of smallholder farming in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1019772.

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Enhancement of smallholder production to improve rural livelihood is an important policy goal in developing countries. Research findings indicate that smallholder production can be improved through establishment of new smallholder irrigation schemes, and the rehabilitation of abandoned ones. Smallholder irrigation has a potential to contribute significantly in shifting smallholder farming to commercial farming. Although the roles of irrigating farmers are clearly defined, smallholder farmer’s development results in South Africa have been disappointing. The performance of smallholder irrigation

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Masunda, Fanuel. "Assessing the impact of sustainable farming techniques on smallholder farm enterprises in Zimbabwe." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86232.

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Thesis (MPhil) Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this thesis was to investigate if the Conservation Agriculture (CA) project being implemented by Zimbabwe Farmers Alliance Trust, a non-governmental organisation, has improved the livelihoods of participant farmers. The research was done in the Mazowe, Chiweshe area where the organisation has been working with farmers with the key objectives of improving food security, livelihoods and stabilising production for the rural households. The research also looked at production trends and adoption levels of CA in

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McEvoy, Jamie P. "Male Out-Migration and the Women Left Behind: A Case Study of a Small Farming Community in Southeastern Mexico." DigitalCommons@USU, 2008. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/179.

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Until recently, rural households in southeastern Mexico have survived on subsistence and chili farming. But over the last decade, male out-migration to the United States has also become a popular livelihood strategy. This case study used data from semi-structured qualitative interviews to assess the effects of male out-migration on women's lives in three areas: households' financial and material situation, issues of infidelity and women's vulnerability to abandonment, and the gendered division of labor. Overall, this study found that male out-migration had both positive and negative effects on

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Jensen, Braden J. "Entrepreneurs' Percieved Factors of Success and Barriers-to-Entry for Small Business and Farm Operations in Rural Paraguay." DigitalCommons@USU, 2016. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4722.

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Agriculture and commerce activities make up a significant part of Paraguay’s economy. The success of these sectors is important for Paraguay’s continued development in rural areas where agriculture activities are most prevalent and nonagriculture activities are increasing in demand. Current literature indicates many factors that contribute to success in both business and farming operations; however, little information is available regarding the perception of young entrepreneurs and farmers. Paraguay’s young population will need more employment opportunities, many of which may come from new sta

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Grifone, Edward. "Agricultural land preservation and urban development in the new fringe : a case study of small lot farming in Kelowna, British Columbia." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/62779.

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In 1973, the Province of British Columbia enacted the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALC) implementing the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) to curb consumption of agricultural land by urban encroachment. The Central Okanagan was one of the main areas in the province where agriculture lands warranted protection. Today, the conflict between urbanization and agriculture is still simmering especially in Kelowna where 40% of the city’s land base is within the ALR. The objective of this thesis is to understand the impact of the ALR on the inner fringe where urban and agricultural uses vie for t

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Nowata, Matsoba Sandile Jethro. "Farmers perspectives towards the rehabilitation and subsequent interventions by the LDA in the irrigation schemes in Sekhukhune District." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1293.

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Thesis (M.Sc (Agriculture)) -- University of Limpopo, 2014<br>Small-scale irrigation farming has been found to have potential to improve agricultural production of the small-scale farmers and thereby improving their livelihoods. The Government of South Africa through the RESIS programme embarked on a project to increase agricultural production through investment in new or existing small scale irrigation schemes. Contrary to expectations, most of the government supported irrigation schemes have failed to meet the expectations of both government and farmers. The objectives of this study was to d

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Sibindi, Angels. "An analysis of the impact of contract farming on smallholding farming as a mechanism for value chain efficiency enhancement : the case of Mashonaland central province (Zimbabwe) smallholder tobacco farmers." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/95661.

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Thesis (MDF)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research study has examined the impact of contract farming on enhancing efficiencies with the agricultural value chain for smallholder tobacco farmers in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The major challenges facing smallholder farmers in Africa in general and Zimbabwe in particular relate to financial constraints, technical expertise and market access. Contract farming as a transactions-cost-focussed-model is considered more effectively responsive to those challenges than the pure market approach which insufficient

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Mkuhlani, Siyabusa. "Integration of seasonal forecast information and crop models to enhance decision making in small-scale farming systems of South Africa." Thesis, Faculty of Science, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32708.

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Climate variability threatens agricultural productivity and household food security, amongst small-scale farmers of South Africa. Managing climate variability is challenging due to the variation of climate parameters and the difficulty in making decisions under such conditions. Integrated seasonal forecast information and crop models have been used as a tool that enhances decision making in some countries. Utilization of such an approach in South Africa can enhance decision making in climate variability management. The study therefore sought to formulate a decision-making approach to enhance c

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Mugido, Worship. "A financial cost-benefit analysis of the implementation of a small-camp system in ostrich farming to allow veld restoration." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6640.

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Thesis (MScAgric (Agricultural Economics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2011.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Before the ostrich industry started in the Klein Karoo region of South Africa in 1863, the veld was used mainly for large and small stock production. Returns per hectare (ha) from large and small stock production are low due to the low carrying capacity of the veld in this region. However, when the veld is utilised predominantly to provide space for breeding ostriches sustained mainly by lucerne-based feed supplements, the limited-feed production capacity no longer determines the long-term s

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Sanchez, Luna Maria M. "MAPPING SMALL SCALE FARMING IN HETEROGENEOUS LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY OF SMALLHOLDER SHADE COFFEE AND PLASTIC AGRICULTURE FARMERS IN THE CHIAPAS HIGHLANDS." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1564228778095931.

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LEITE, FILHO Francisco Germano. "Agricultura familiar: territorialidade e desenvolvimento local sustentável." Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, 2017. http://dspace.sti.ufcg.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/riufcg/839.

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Kassa, Belay Habtemariam. "Livestock and livelihood security in the Harar highlands of Ethiopia : implications for research and development /." Uppsala : Dept. of Rural Development Studies, Swedish Univ. of Agricultural Sciences, 2003. http://epsilon.slu.se/a388-ab.html.

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Tarvainen, Evelina. "Seeds of sustainability? : A case study on agricultural sustainability perceptions among small-scale farmers in the Manyara region, Tanzania." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-175042.

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Agricultural policies worldwide are giving an increased focus to the goal of sustainable agriculture, but there are still uncertainties around how this is performed and achieved. As small-scale farmers are a fundamental part of agricultural production worldwide, earlier scholars request deeper understanding of how these farmers perceive sustainable agriculture and how they perceive the pathway towards sustainability. In Tanzania, many small-scale farmers choose to participate in initiatives and organizations under the Organic Farming Movement. By focusing on small-scale farmers that have joine

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Khapayi, Musa. "Commercialisation of emerging famers in the Eastern Cape province : identification of limiting factors that inhibit the progression from subsistence to commercial farming." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020067.

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The broad objective of the study was to investigate the limiting factors that prevent a breakthrough of emerging farmers to commercial agricultural farming industry. The research objectives were to describe the demographic characteristics such as age, education, farming skills and experience; determine the required support services needed; and inform the limiting factors that prevent breakthrough of emerging farmers to enter commercial agricultural industry. The study was conducted in King William’s Town area through structured questionnaires administered by the researcher. A sample of 50 emer

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Glover, Jane. "Why do dairy farmers continue to farm? : can Bourdieu's theory aid our understanding and suggest how farmers could regain some control in their industry?" Thesis, Loughborough University, 2008. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/16825.

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The research asked the pivotal question - Why do dairy farmers continue to farm? There is currently a lack of recognition for the social, cultural and symbolic merits of family businesses, and the non-economic contributions made to society. In critically reviewing the economic paradigm, which assumes man acts rationally in a world of perfect information, economic theory ignores the role of alternative forms of capital in acquiring power to conduct business successfully. Using Bourdieu's concepts of field, habitus and capital offered sociological insights into small family farm businesses. Bour

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Ibanez, Lindsey McKay. ""Gentlemen, the Stomach Dominates the Economy": Small-Scale Dairy Farming and Community Well-Being in the Northwest Dominican Republic." The Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1336583573.

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Sebolai, Bridget. "Rural women's participation in commercial farming in Tweespruit." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/20466.

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This study assesses the challenges confronted by rural women participating in small-scale commercial farming in Tweespruit, a rural town of the Free State Province. A qualitative, descriptive and explorative study was used for the study, and data was collected using focus group discussions during August 2015. The study found that rural women farmers are extremely challenged, as they are inadequately equipped as farmers, and they do not receive adequate aid from government or other entities, to enable them to turn their form of farming from subsistence farming to a more beneficial, commercializ

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GonÃalves, FlÃvio Roberto de Freitas. "Modeling and blades of sizing for small wind turbines." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2014. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=15434.

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nÃo hÃ<br>The greater extent of CearÃ State (about 90% of its territory) is supplied by winds of the order of 3.5 to 5m / s. On the same extent of territory lie the settlements of farmers (responsible for producing most of the food consumed in our territory) are located in these same regions and possess not support the industries in developing specific equipment to meet the demand energy of these, since the application of wind turbines for power generation is not appropriate. We could use for this purpose, small generators that mostly have curves also not appropriate to these sites. This paper

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Tisselli, Eugenio. "Reciprocal technologies : enabling the reciprocal exchange of voice in small-scale farming communities through the transformation of information and communications technologies." Thesis, University of Plymouth, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/5134.

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This dissertation claims that the reciprocal exchange of voice—an element for constructing community and strengthening political recognition—may be fostered in small-scale farming communities by (1) the appropriation and transformation of information and communications technologies, (2) artistic intervention, and (3) cross-community research. This study contributes to participatory research methodologies, particularly those that seek to tackle the diverse challenges faced by small-scale farmers from a broad, complex perspective. The main issue identified in this dissertation is as follows: The

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Zenda, Sipho Macriba. "A systems approach to marketing in less developed agriculture with reference to Bululwane Irrigation Scheme." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001045.

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Mpuzu, Misery Sikelwa. "The impact of farmer support programmes on market access of small holder farmers in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1007140.

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Most smallholder farmers in South Africa are characterized by poor resources such as land, labour and capital while they play an important role in poverty alleviation especially in poor rural areas. Smallholder farmers are increasingly recognized because of their contribution to household food security. The world markets are increasingly being integrated due to globalization and liberalization. As a result, smallholder farmers are facing increasing market competition, not only in international markets but in local markets as well. However, smallholder farmers often face a number of barriers to

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Langefors, Sara. "The EU’s agricultural policy and its effect on food security and small-scale farming : A comparative study on the impacts of the CAP in Africa and Latin America." Thesis, Södertörns högskola, Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-38254.

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This study examines and problematises how the European Union's agricultural policy impact small-scale farming and food security in developing countries. The focus of the study is on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and how this EU policy affects small-scale farming and food security with Argentina, Brazil, Mozambique and Uganda as case examples. The CAP has affected the agricultural sectors in developing countries negatively since its launch, with particularly damaging effects on small-scale farmers. This problem is theoretically framed within a political ecology approach, backed up by env

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Dunn, Shirley. "Urban agriculture in Cape Town : an investigation into the history and impact of small-scale urban agriculture in the Cape Flats townships with a special focus on the social benefits of urban farming." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10394.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-212).<br>Urban agriculture (UA), defined in this study as the cultivation of crops and the farming of poultry and livestock within city boundaries, is not a new phenomenon. There are noticeable gaps in the literature in respect of Cape Town: a lack of information on the history of the practice and a relative lack of information on the social benefits. Life history interviews were conducted with 30 small-scale, informal UA farmers in the Cape Flats areas of Guguletu, Philippi, Nyanga, KTC and New Crossroads. It was found that UA has been practised

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Atinuke, Jimoh Rashidat. "Investigating the use of social networking via mobile phone as an extension tool in small-scale (emerging) agriculture in selected farming communities in the Cacadu District." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18398.

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We live in the era in which the internet is now available on the majority of mobile phones at a very cheaper rate. This advancement in technology has created a boom in the use of mobile phone social networking as a primary communication tool - not only for individuals but also commonly used by professionals in most fields. The trends and growing usage of social networking via mobile phone indicate a potentially effective new platform for increasing production especially in agricultural sectors. In this age of information technology, farming communities can be empowered with the latest informat

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Luginbuhl, Mather April Marie. "The Final Nail in the Coffin of Small-Scale Farming in the United States: Stewardship and Greenhouse Gas Markets in the United States." The Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1275393945.

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Zamxaka, Xolisa. "Factors affecting participation rates in farming in the rural areas of South Africa: case of Amathole District Municipality." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1021291.

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South Africa and the rest of developing countries are faced with poverty and poor rural development. Rural participation in agricultural activities is one of the components that can be used to address the poverty challenge facing the people residing in rural areas. The broad objective of this research is to determine factors affecting participation rate in farming in the rural areas of Amathole District Municipality of Eastern Cape. In this study stratified random sampling method was applied in order to choose a sample out of 30 households that were interviewed 13 people belonged to Participan

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Karnopp, Erica. "Kleinbauern zwischen konventioneller und ökologischer Landwirtschaft : das Beispiel der Region Vale do Rio Pardo (Brasilien)." Tübingen Geograph. Inst. der Univ, 2006. http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&docl̲ibrary=BVB01&docn̲umber=014801337&linen̲umber=0001&funcc̲ode=DBR̲ECORDS&servicet̲ype=MEDIA.

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Jiba, Phiwe. "Evaluation of the socio-economic performance of smallholder irrigation schemes in Idutywa Village of the Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/4705.

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South Africa and other African countries are faced with high levels of food insecurity and poverty levels as a result of slow growth of the macro economy and weak or sluggish rural development. Irrigation scheme development is seen as an important strategy to address the challenges faced by households in rural areas and restores growth and enhanced livelihoods. While the international experience shows that Irrigation schemes are potentially transformative of poor communities and have been operational for many years now, there is no marked improvement in living conditions of rural households in

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Soullier, Guillaume. "Modernization of domestic food chains in developing countries : What effects on small-scale farmers ? : The rice value chain in Senegal." Thesis, Montpellier, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017MONTD018/document.

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Le débat à propos de la contribution des chaînes de valeur domestiques à la sécurité alimentaire nationale dans les pays en développement a été ravivé par les dernières crises alimentaires. En Asie, les entreprises du segment intermédiaire réalisent un changement technique et intègrent de nouvelles fonctions, ce qui provoque une augmentation de la valeur ajoutée et un prix de vente au consommateur plus bas. L’objectif général de cette thèse est de contribuer à la connaissance de l’organisation des chaînes de valeur alimentaires domestiques en Afrique et leurs implications économiques et social

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Hoffmann, Willem Hendrik. "Farm modelling for interactive multidisciplinary planning of small grain production systems in South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5269.

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Thesis (PhD (Agric) (Agricultural Economics)--University of Stellenbosch, 2010.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A complex and volatile decision-making environment and constant pressure on product prices, due to the cost-price squeeze, complicates decision-making for grain farmers in the Western Cape. Furthermore, available alternative crops and cultivation practices are limited due to local soil and climatic conditions. The farm system itself is complex due to the interdependence of a variety of factors and the synergy resulting from specific sequences of cash and pasture crops. The aim of this rese

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Mashamaite, Kgalema Abbyton. "The contributions of smallholder subsistence agriculture towards rural household food security in Maroteng Village, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1099.

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Thesis (MDev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2014<br>Smallholder subsistence agriculture is regarded as an approach that can be adopted by poor rural households to meet their food and nutritional requirements. The practice of smallholder subsistence agriculture is a basis upon which poor households can enhance their household food security through increased incomes and food supply, ultimately generating extra income for other household needs. The present study discusses and analyses the importance of smallholder subsistence agriculture as an effective method easily available to households residing

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Snider, Anna. "The role of small farmer cooperatives in the management of voluntary coffee certifications in Costa Rica." Thesis, Montpellier, SupAgro, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016NSAM0006/document.

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La certification volontaire offre aux consommateurs des informations détaillées sur le processus de production et/ou de fabrication des produits. Les organisations paysannes jouent un rôle important dans la gestion de certification et de l'accès des petits agriculteurs aux marchés certifiés. Les organisations de producteurs du Costa Rica ont historiquement joué un rôle important dans la participation des petits producteurs aux filières certifiées et leur motivation à accéder aux marchés certifiés. Les organisations paysannes jouent un rôle important dans la gestion de certification et de l'acc

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Zungu, Vincent Mduduzi. "The socio-economic implications of conversion from commercial agriculture to private game farming: The case study of Cradock, a small town in the iNxuba Yethemba Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27406.

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This thesis sets out to investigate the socio-economic consequences or implications on the township people in Cradock (a town located in iNxuba Yethemba Municipality, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa) of the recent conversions from commercial agriculture to private game farming (PGF). The study draws primarily on research conducted in the town, the history of which is rooted in the development and expansion of commercial agriculture that took place in the early 1800s. It is specifically concerned with the effects of the conversion of agricultural land to game farming on the socio-economic

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Castelhano, Michael Joseph. "Staple Crop Diversity and Risk Mitigation - Potatoes in Bolivia." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35254.

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Rural areas of most developing nations are dependent on agriculture. In the most remote areas, sometimes referred to as the â less favored areasâ (LFAs), the economic importance of agriculture is paramount. An important obstacle to development in these areas is that agriculture is at the mercy of nature, which may not be particularly friendly. These areas have remained remote due to natural shortcomings causing economic development to occur slower than more advantaged areas elsewhere. Cochabamba Department, in central Bolivia, is home to some of these LFAs. Most Cochabamban producers are l

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