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The impact of the recapitalisation and development programme on agricultural productivity in South Africa

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Rakoena V. M., Maake M. M. S., Antwi M. A.
Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development
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2022
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vol. 64
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issue 2
169-176
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Since the dawn of democracy in 1994, the South African government has had various farmer support programmes. This study investigated the impact of the Recapitalisation and Development Programme (RADP) on agricultural production in Gauteng province, South Africa. A survey was conducted involving all 51 beneficiaries of RADP in Gauteng province. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and two-tailed t-test analysis were performed on the data using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. The results show that the overall impact of RADP on agricultural production (crops and livestock) was not statistically significant. However, the area cultivated with maize and spinach improved significantly, while potatoes, soya beans, cabbage, tomatoes and green peas showed an insignificant increase in their cultivated area. It is recommended that key production requirements be identified to assist RADP in providing support that improves the agricultural production of the beneficiaries.
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Effect of the Southern Africa Development Community (Excluding Southern African Customs Union) Agreement on South African Exports and Imports of Wood and Wood Products

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Magomani J., Oyekale A. S., Antwi M. A.
Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development
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2023
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vol. 69
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issue 3
315-322
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The aim of the study was to analyse the effect of the Southern Africa Development Community agreement (SADC) (excluding Southern African Customs Union (SACU)) on South African wood and the wood products trade, using the gravity model. The study used panel data from 1996 to 2016. The results showed that the SADC (excluding SACU) agreement positively impacts the exports of wood and wood products. However, on imports, there is insufficient evidence to indicate that the SADC (excluding SACU) agreement has a statistically significant positive effect on South African wood and wood products. The SADC (excluding SACU) is an important market for South African wood exports and wood products exports. Therefore, maintaining or improving trade facilitation measures could further benefit South Africa’s exports of wood and wood products.
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Evaluation of Consumer Purchasing Behaviour, Perceptions and Requirements of Aquaculture Products to Improve Growth of Sharptooth Catfish Small Businesses in Phetwane and Kaapmuiden Villages, South Africa

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Moroasui M. Y., Ampofo-Yeboah A., Antwi M. A.
Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development
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2023
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vol. 68
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issue 2
157-168
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Aquaculture is becoming increasingly responsible for supplying fish for human consumption and has rapidly turned into one of the significant food production sectors globally. The aim of this study was to evaluate consumer perceptions of aquaculture products in order to improve growth of small businesses in Phetwane and Kaapmuiden communities, South Africa. Primary data were collected through face to face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Binary Logistic Regression (BLR) model on the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to test significance of purchasing behaviour. The results showed that education level positively and significantly influenced the respondent’s decision to buy catfish. Quality, red meat, poultry and fish negatively and significantly influenced the respondents’ decision to purchase catfish. The Hosmer and Lemeshow test had a p-value less than 0.004, and it was statistically significant. This means that the model was appropriate from data, and goodness of fit measures may produce the same results constantly. Information gathered from this study was useful for guiding policy makers, economists and retailers to enhance aquaculture and develop sustainable small businesses.
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