The Impact Of Conservation Agriculture On Food Security And Livelihoods In Mangwe District

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dc.contributor.authorTshuma, Nevel
dc.contributor.authorMaphosa, Mandlenkosi
dc.contributor.authorNcube, Gracsious
dc.contributor.authorDube, Tomson
dc.contributor.authorDube, Zenzo L.
dc.date.accessioned2018-04-05T14:03:13Z
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-26T12:12:09Z
dc.date.available2018-04-05T14:03:13Z
dc.date.available2023-06-26T12:12:09Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionjournal articleen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study assessed the impact of conservation agriculture (CA) on food security and livelihoods in Mangwe district. The paper is based on findings from a research conducted in three wards of Mangwe district. Data was collected through indepth interviews, semi-structured questionnaires and focus group discussions. Findings show that the adoption of CA is widespread within the District. Key among the findings is that while CA does improve yields per acreage, the improvement does not necessarily translate to improved food security. This is mainly due to climatic factors, including the poor rainfall experienced in the District and the nature of the CA practised. In terms of the impact of CA on livelihoods the study unravelled that CA does extend the range of livelihoods albeit, on a limited scale, through improved yields and income. However, this is also dependent on rainfall levels. The study concluded that while CA holds promise for the food insecure households in Mangwe, the way in which it is currently being practised is too labour intensive and it is necessary to consider the adoption of much more efficient practices especially in the preparation of land.en_US
dc.identifier.citationTshuma, N. et al. 2012. The Impact Of Conservation Agriculture On Food Security And Livelihoods In Mangwe District: Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa14(5)en_US
dc.identifier.issn1520-5509
dc.identifier.urihttp://196.220.97.103:4000/handle/123456789/862
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectFood Securityen_US
dc.subjectLivelihoodsen_US
dc.subjectConservation Agricultureen_US
dc.subjectMangween_US
dc.subjectConventional Farmingen_US
dc.titleThe Impact Of Conservation Agriculture On Food Security And Livelihoods In Mangwe Districten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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