Tiie ineffectiveness of agricultural extension services in South Africa is characterised by two (//stinct paradigms i.e. the technical-educative and that of agricultural economics. This situation gives· rise to the problem of scientists not being able to present a holistic solution to...

This study reviews the prospect of fostering sustainable agrarian growth through the activities of present research and extension service agencies. The analysis shows that very limited achievements stand to their credit in terms of attainment of set targets, capacity building, incentive...

One of the factors contributing to sustainable farming systems is the way in which human resources are effectively implemented in achieving the goals and objectives of the organisation. In this paper equity sharing is discussed as a means of human development via broadening access to and...

If the viability and sustainability of smallholder agriculture is to be maintained and food security is to be enhanced in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), intensified, market-oriented livestock production needs to be promoted. This paper presents empirical evidence to support this contention....

Many smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa are characterised by the integration of crops and livestock. Livestock improve household food consumption; especially where crop production suffers due to worsening agro-climates. Livestock contribute to food consumption directly as food, and...