Kashem, M.A. (author / Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Teachers' Training, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh) and Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Teachers' Training, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
South Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 72 Document Number: C03265
Duvel, G.H. (author), Marincowitz, G.J.O. (author), and Marincowitz: Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Barkly West, South Africa; Duvel: South African Institute for Agricultural Extension, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
South Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 66 Document Number: C02626
Venter, A.D. (author / Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Eastern Cape Region, Stutterheim, South Africa) and Department of Agriculture and Water Supply, Eastern Cape Region, Stutterheim, South Africa
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
South Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 64 Document Number: C02340
15 pages, This study presents a designed ICT based extension service delivery system for the sugar industry of Eswatini. The model is an improvement of the current system and it presents a delivery system that is void of many limitations. This model emanates from findings of a survey which involved all smallholder sugarcane farmers (N=172) and their extension officers (N=17). The survey investigated how information and knowledge are currently managed within the sugar industry. Basically, the model revolves around the use of mobile phones to relay information among the sugar industry stakeholders in a timely, more organised, productive and cost-effective ways, without contravention of the COVID-19 pandemic protocols. Sugarcane stakeholders can now be able to exchange information using the model without having to meet physically, which is what most of the traditional approaches required. The exchange of information can be in a form of voiced, pre-recorded information in the form of texts, audio, or audio visuals. This would go a long way in enhancing smallholder farmer’s productivity as it has the potential of empowering more rural sugarcane farmers with crucial information for improved productivity. The model has the potential to sustain itself as the participation of the stakeholders is promoted.
Duvel, G.H. (author / Professor of Agrarian Extension and Director of the South African Institute for Agricultural Extension, University of Pretoria) and Professor of Agrarian Extension and Director of the South African Institute for Agricultural Extension, University of Pretoria
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1989
Published:
South Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 79 Document Number: C04431
Bembridge, T.J. (author), Williams, J.L.H. (author), and Williams: Lecturer in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Fort Hare, South Africa; Bembridge: Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1990
Published:
South Africa
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 83 Document Number: C05078
James F. Evans Collection, An extension programme in Ciskei based on management principles of the Training and Visit (T & V) System was generally ineffective. This was due to poor selection of contact farmers and inadequate extension and institutional support. The application of sound management principles in the extension service, including training, supervision and transport was lacking. Suggestions are made for a T & V model applicable to Southern Africa.
16 pages, Food insecurity is widely recognised as a global issue that requires immediate attention using multifaceted approaches. There is a generalised consensus about the positive role of home gardens in improving household income and food security. However, there is limited empirical evidence to support the above nexus worth exploring to enhance evidence of based programming. Therefore, this study used cross-sectional survey data from Ingquza Hill local municipality in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa (n = 200) to estimate the correlation between participation in home gardening, household food security, and household income. Results revealed that income from home garden sales was the least source of income for most households in the study area, contributing an average of 10.4% to total household income. An insignificant negative correlation was confirmed between home gardens and household food insecurity access score, suggesting that home gardens fall short of addressing household food security. A positive linear significant correlation was also confirmed between home garden participation and household income. The study concludes that home gardens designed for cash crop production may have a better food security premise than those intended for home food consumption and the sale of surplus.
