Sugarcane production in South Africa is influenced by several factors, including environmental dynamics (climate change, carbon dioxide emissions), consumption of renewable energy, population expansion, and economic growth. ...

Soybean is one of the most significant global crops due to its high protein content and high-quality essential oils, therefore, it is used for food, energy, and animal feed, however, climate change threatens its productivity. ...

Food security has become one of the most important items on today’s international political agenda and a serious issue for governments around the world. The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of emerging ...

Woody plant encroachment is regard as a common problem in South African rangelands, however edible twigs and seed pods from these plants are generally regarded as an important source of protein to livestock during the dry ...

In broiler production, feeding constitutes the highest variable cost accounting for up to 70% of the total production cost. As a result, broiler farmers have a challenge of high feed costs. High feed costs are influenced ...

This study was conducted in the Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study area is characterised by poverty-stricken rural households. A high proportion of households relied ...

The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security was investigated. A descriptive, quantitative research was followed. Systematic random sampling was adopted to select 360 participants. Data was collected ...

The study examined the factors impacting small-scale farmers' access to high-value livestock markets. The study's objectives were to (1) determine the socio-economic characteristics of small-scale farmers that impact on ...

This study aimed to explore the food security status of peri-urban livestock farmers in the township of Botleng, Delmas, South Africa, and determine whether livestock production has contributed to food security of the ...