Perceptions of members of households regarding the production and marketing of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) in Thulamela local municipality
SOURCE: Journal of Agricultural Science
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.M.Maila, F.D.K.Anim, K.P.Chauke
KEYWORDS: HOUSEHOLDS, MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA), THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11965
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15994
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15994
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.M.Maila, F.D.K.Anim, K.P.Chauke
KEYWORDS: HOUSEHOLDS, MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA), THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11965
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15994
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15994
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Abstract
This study was carried out to determine how members of households perceive economic benefits of production and marketing of Moringa oleifera in the Thulamela Local Municipality. The study adopted the snowball sampling procedure to identify the population of members of households who produce and market Moringa. Simple random sampling procedure was adopted to select 146 participants. The Probit regression model was used as the analytical tool for this study. The results of the study revealed amongst others, that majority of members of households who were producing Moringa had no access to Moringa markets, and most of them were aware of the economic benefits of Moringa. The statistical significant variables which influenced the perceptions of members of households regarding economic benefits of production and marketing of Moringa were level of education, Moringa farming experience, access to market, as well as the access to information about the production and the demand of Moringa produce. The study concluded that majority of respondents perceived that the production and marketing of Moringa would help to achieve sustainable livelihood for people living in Thulamela Local Municipality, while others were of the view that Moringa has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security and foster rural development. The study recommended that establishment of Moringa markets, formation of Moringa cooperatives and promotional campaigns to educate members of households about the economic benefits of Moringa should be enhanced.-
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