The Gendered Dimensions of Farming Systems and Rural Farmer Households in the context of Food security

STATUS: Completed
PROJECT LEADER:Reddy, V (Mr Vasudhevan)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Reddy, D (Ms Deshanie), Mgcina, N.S.K. (Ms Nomakhaya), Veloen, J (Ms Juliana), Morrison, T (Mrs ), Mtshengu, A (Ms A), Ngcobo, AS (Dr Sibongile), Makiwane, MB (Prof. Monde), Goga, S (Ms Safiyya), Timol, F (Ms Furzana)
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS: Reaping and rearing: exploring the livelihoods of small scale farmers in rural South Africa, The gendered dimensions of farming systems and rural farmer households in the context of food security: a pilot study of small-scale livestock farmers in Marble Hall and Rhenosterkop
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Abstract

The aim of the research project is to (1) describe and analyse current knowledge in a selection of policy, scientific and grey literature in relation to gender and livestock farming and its relevance to usage (if at all) related to vaccines and disease management of animals by small-scale farmers in two communities in Limpopo; (2) identify some behaviour patterns, usage, uptake, knowledge, attitudes among small scale famers in relation to the vaccine usage and disease management; (3) provide some demographic perspectives in relation to a profile of the small-scale farmers and their households; (4) determine experiences in relation to the value of vaccines and its potential benefits related to access, challenges, opportunities and its social and economic benefits in so far as broader contributions to food security and community upliftment. Recognising that gender is a core underpinning of this study, we are primarily interested in assessing challenges faced by how both men and women in as small-scale farmers within these two study sites. The proposed baseline will provide an opportunity to identify patterns in a focused snapshot to have a more informed understanding of particular trends, issues and challenges in order to make further meaningful more detailed interventions (whether programmatic, research and/or policy). This baseline study should also help us consolidate and advance current thinking about issues associated with gender, vaccine use and disease control in rural livestock production with small-scale farmers in Limpopo South Africa, and to lay the foundation for further research on the development of gender-sensitive provincial innovation in our rural livestock farming systems.

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