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2. Farmer characteristics and agricultural production in Owambo, Namibia : implications for extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Bembridge, T.J. (author), Tshikesho, D.R. (author), and Bembridge: Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Fort Hare; Tshikesho: Professional Agricultural Officer, Namibia Ministry of Agriculture, Owambo, Namibia
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 1992
- Published:
- South Africa: Pretoria, South Africa : The South African Society for Agricultural Extension
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 91 Document Number: C06652
- Journal Title:
- South African Journal of Agricultural Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 21 : 56-62
- Notes:
- James F. Evans Collection; See C06647 for original, Owambo agricultural producers had high levels of illiteracy (44%) and 30% were over 60 years of age. Average extended family size was about 10 persons and approximately two-thirds had incomes below the minimum subsistence level, and many lacked resources for agricultural production. Communal grazing areas were overstocked and lacking in management. There was a low rate of adoption of accepted farming practices, leading to low yields and production levels. Suggestions are put forward for improving agricultural knowledge systems, including strengthening extension services and local institutions (original).