Portfolio Tag: South Africa

WHERE : South Africa Project Profile: Imbewu Farm Development 2: Transitioning Smallholder Subsistence Farmers to Self-Sufficient Production  Market Challenge The Eastern Cape has often been referred to as the “sleeping giant” of South African agriculture, boasting the country’s largest livestock population and substantial contributions to horticulture and dairy production. Smallholder farmers have yet to benefit [...]

WHERE : South Africa Project Profile Imbewu Farmer Development: Increasing Maize Incomes for Smallholder Farmers Market Challenge In South Africa, maize plays a vital role in the agricultural sector. The country’s smallholder farmers, however, face significant challenges in earning a sustainable livelihood through the crop. In the Eastern Cape province, for example, a lack of [...]