Botha, C.A.J. (author), Koch, B.H. (author), and Koch: Extension Research Consultant on behalf of the South African Institute for Agricultural Extension, University of Pretoria, South Africa; Botha: Senior Lecturer, Department of Agrarian Extension, University of Pretoria, 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: C05077
James F. Evans Collection, The role of agriculture is evaluated within a developing situation. Respondents' perceptions regarding minimum subsistence earnings within a developing situation are discussed and compared with specific economic variables. Of special interest is the rapidly widening discrepancy found between actual earnings and perceptions regarding minimum subsistence earnings. It would appear that perceptions regarding minimum subsistence earnings do not change at a rate comparable to actual earnings.