Community empowerment : management of production and distribution of agricultural commodities at Phongolo District, KwaZulu-Natal
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2006
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Abstract
This study examined aspects and strategies the communities adopt to
manage the production and the distribution of agricultural commodities. The
research also focused on problems experienced by small - scale farmers in
the production and management of their produce. The food security of the
communities relies on the good management of natural resources and
production. It would appear that communities need to utilize and manage
natural resources properly and appropriately if future generations have to
sustain good produce for their livelihood.
The study further found out that small-scale farmers live in conditions that are
intolerable in terms of their access to water, market and land. The identified
problems limit the access of farmers to produce good quality agricultural
commodities, which could be acceptable to market retailers and wholesalers.
Agriculture cannot be neglected as the backbone of community survival.
Empowering communities about agricultural production management is a
development strategy that is aimed at facilitating economic growth. In
conclusion the researcher recommends that communities need to be provided
with inputs like irrigation facilities so that their production could not be
seasonal but could be able to produce throughout the year.
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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Community Work) in the Department of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Zululand, 2006.
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Community development--South Africa--Phongolo., Rural development--South Africa--Phongolo., Economic development projects--South Africa--Phongolo., Social action--South Africa--Phongolo., Farms, Small--South Africa--Phongolo.