Leadership in agriculture : innovation in Macadamia nut farms in Kwazulu Natal and Mpumalunga

Carlton-Shields, Robert Hugh

dc.contributor.advisor	De Villiers, D.
dc.contributor.author	Carlton-Shields, Robert Hugh
dc.date.accessioned	2012-09-04T11:05:54Z
dc.date.available	2012-09-04T11:05:54Z
dc.date.issued	2012-09-04
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6379
dc.description.abstract	The global macadamia nut industry is fast developing at present. South Africa is currently the third largest global producer. There are many contributing factors influencing the increased demand for macadamia nuts. The most important factor would probably be the nutritional value provided by the nuts. It is important for the macadamia nut industry to demonstrate strong leadership in order to ensure that the growers and the industry develop ahead of the markets and retain a competitive edge as the industry develops. In agricultural terms the investment into a macadamia farm is significant.Developing a farm with a long gestation period and high capital input cost requires a significant commitment from a grower. The risk associated with error is potentially very high and may have serious financial repercussions to the growers and their long term sustainability. Strong leadership and innovation practices within the industry should be a continuous improvement process in order to challenge and enhance current practices within the industryand to mitigate risks associated with the industry as a whole. The purpose of this research was to understand the perceptions of growers and the macadamia nut industry regarding the role of leadership and innovative behaviour to support increased growth and sustainability of growers and the industry alike.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (v, 87 leaves)	en
dc.subject	Agriculture	en
dc.subject	Leadership	en
dc.subject	Macadamia nut industry	en
dc.subject.ddc	634.50968
dc.subject.lcsh	Macadamia nut industry -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Agricultural administration -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Macadamia nut -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Macadamia nut industry -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Agricultural administration -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Macadamia nut -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal	en
dc.title	Leadership in agriculture : innovation in Macadamia nut farms in Kwazulu Natal and Mpumalunga	en
dc.type	Research Report	en
dc.description.department	Graduate School of Business Leadership	en
dc.description.degree	M.B.A.	en