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Determinants of exchange rate volatility in South Africa

Dewing, Desiree (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

The rand is observed to have experienced volatility in recent times, which was particularly pronounced during times of crises such as the East Asian Crisis of 1998 and the global financial crisis of 2008. The purpose of ...
The influence of aspirations on changing livelihood strategies in rural households of Ndabakazi villages in the Eastern Cape

Zantsi, Siphe (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

The objective of this study is to explore the role of aspirations on changing livelihood strategies of rural households of Ndabakazi villages in the Eastern Cape. A sample of 80 respondents was chosen randomly for the ...
Productionn of indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) and their contribution to household food security : evidence from Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Mayekiso, Anele (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

There is high level of agreement on the relevance of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (ILVs) in complementing household food security. Despite the significant level of agreement and several nutritional and health benefits ...
Effectiveness of commodity pricing along the pork value chain in Zimbabwe : a case of Mashonaland Central Province

Ngarava, Saul (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

The main objective of this study was to give a reflection of the pricing strategies, articulate organizational attitudes; feelings and behaviour regarding these strategies and how they all influence value creation within ...
Effectiveness of irrigation water management institutions in Zimbabwe: a new institutional economics theory approach

Nhundu, Kenneth (University of Fort Hare, 2013)

Water policymakers around the world currently face a challenging task of managing water resources that have deteriorated due to overuse or mismanagement and Zimbabwe is not spared in this challenge. The neo-classical ...
The economics of Bt maize/yieldgard production : case of smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province

Mandikiana, Brian Washington (University of Fort Hare, 2011)

Maize is the staple food for most South Africans. This implies that any damage to the maize crop will affect food security of many South Africans. Although Eastern Cape Province is not a traditionally maize producing area, ...
Economics of wetland cultivation in Zimbabwe: case study of Mashonaland East Province

Taruvinga, Amon (University of Fort Hare, 2009)

Wetlands are stocks of natural resources limited in supply, in the middle of unlimited human wants with multiple uses to society, presenting an economic problem in as far as their rational and sustainable use is concerned. ...
The design, implementation and effects of the Nguni project in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Somoro, Lovett Mophethe (University of Fort Hare, 2009)

The main objective of the study was to examine the design, implementation and effects of the Nguni project in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This was seen as an important exercise considering that most agricultural ...
Livelihood strategies and food security for resettled smallholder tobacco and non-tobacco farmers: the case of Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe

Mapfumo, Alexander (University of Fort Hare, 2015)

At the end of minority rule in 1980, Zimbabwe adopted the land reform programme to redistribute land to address the imbalances in land access while reducing population pressure in the communal areas, bring underutilised ...
Indigenous forests level of deforestation, forest dependency and factors determining willingness to participate in indigenous forest conservation: evidence from resettled farmers of Shamva, Zimbabwe

Chivheya, Renias V (University of Fort Hare, 2016)

This study first explored the rate of forest deforestation in Shamva resettlement areas. It then identified and estimated the extent to which these resettled farmers depend on forest for their livelihoods. Evaluation of ...
Assessment of the performance of smallholder irrigated sugarcane farming in Maphumulo Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal Province

Mdletshe, Sifiso Themba Clement (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) is mainly composed of small-scale farmers with low production capacity and knowledge (ISRADS, 2004). The general problem is the performance of smallholder irrigation schemes, issues that cause low ...
Analysis of entrepreneurial behaviour of smallholder irrigation farmers: empirical evidence from Qamata irrigation scheme

Chitsa, Gilbert (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

Albeit much effort having been put to review the performance trend of smallholder irrigation farmers in South Africa. However, there seems to be a paucity of information regarding the level of entrepreneurship on these ...
Effect of agricultural extension services on beneficiaries of the Nguni cattle project: the case of Ncera and Kwezana villages, Eastern Cape Province

Gwala, Lindokuhle (University of Fort Hare, 2013)

The study was conducted to determine the effect of agricultural extension services on beneficiaries of the Nguni Cattle project in Ncera and Kwezana villages, both in Nkonkobe local Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province. ...
Analysis of marketing channels used by smallholder crop farmers in Vryheid (Abaqulusi) Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal

Ntshangase, Muziwandile Gift (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

A total of 120 structured questionnaires were administered to analyse marketing channels used by smallholder crop farmers, at Abaqulusi Municipality, Vryheid and KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa. Research methodology ...
Determinants of rural households’ diversification of livelihood strategies: a case of Intsika Yethu farmers of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Munhenga, Daniel (2014)

Despite the continuing perceived economic centrality of agriculture in Intsika Yethu local municipality, rural households engage and pursue diverse non-farm livelihood activities to cope with diverse challenges and risks ...
Impact of agricultural development projects on poverty alleviation in Amajuba District Municipality (KZN)

Mabaso, Siphesihle Merit (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

The study determined the impact of agricultural development projects on poverty alleviation at Amajuba district municipality. Data was drawn from 100 respondents; projects were purposively selected in line with the focus ...
Towards the modeling of indigenous poultry production in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: characterization and extension evaluation for poverty reduction

Yusuf, Shehu Folaranmi Gbolahan (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

Poverty remains a critical issue mostly in the rural South Africa. Various initiatives, policies and programs have been enacted by the government with attempting to reduce poverty at the national and provincial levels; ...
Analysis of decision making in smallholder irrigation practice: a case study of Shiloh and Zanyokwe irrigation schemes in central Eastern Cape, South Africa

Agholor, Azikiwe Isaac (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

The study was conducted in Zanyokwe and Shiloh smallholder irrigation schemes located in Eastern Cape Province at Amathole and Chris Hani districts respectively. The choice of Zanyokwe and Shiloh smallholder irrigation ...
Effect of irrigation farming potential on commercialization of smallholder farming in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Sipoko, Nomava (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

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 ...
Rural households livelihood strategies in communities around the Fort Hare and Middle Drift rural dairy projects in Eastern Cape Province South Africa

Mukotami, Samuel (University of Fort Hare, 2014)

In this study, rural households livelihood strategies in communities around Fort Hare and Middle Drift dairy projects in the Nkonkobe Municipality are explored from a household perspective. Rural communities around Fort ...

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