Advisor
Now showing items 1-11 of 11
-
Agro-ecological and Conservation Agriculture principles to assist large-scale dryland sugarcane farmers in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands South region to improve soil quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Average sugarcane yields over the past four decades in some regions of the South African sugarcane industry have reached a plateau or are declining. One of the reasons for sugarcane yield decline is soil ... -
The benefits of agritourism : two case studies in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The amalgamation of the two large industries, agriculture and tourism, created a new industry called agritourism. Current farming practices are not securing employment opportunities for farm workers, ... -
Building sustainable communities through participation : analysing the transition from participatory planning to implementation in the case of the Grabouw Sustainable Development Initiative
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABTRACT: Through the development of sustainable communities, a transformation process can be incited towards a more sustainable way of life. An important prerequisite of this transformation process is behavioural ... -
Building sustainable settlements in Chimoio, Mozambique : the sustainability of using unfired adobe bricks to construct shelter
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Adequate shelter for the majority of the Mozambican population is still not a reality. Conventional building materials are not affordable for the poor and the governmental policies do not put much focus ... -
Does post-settlement support play a role in the success of land reform? : the case of resettlement beneficiaries in Namibia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research deals with post-settlement support in Namibia‟s land reform process. Post-settlement support (PSS) is seen as vital and critical in all land and agrarian reform processes, as can be told ... -
'Ilima', 'Izithebe' and the 'Green Revolution' : a complex agro-ecological approach to understanding agriculture in Pondoland and what this means for sustainability through the creation of 'Living Landscapes'
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis uses local narratives to explore relationships between agrarian landscapes, agrarian land use practices and the traditional cultural perspectives of traditional amaMpondo farming communities ... -
Integrating aquaculture with crop systems : an aquaponic enterprise project proposal for the Ntinga Multipurpose Co-Operative in Philippi, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Stellenbosch University was approached to assist with developing a techno-financial model for an urban freshwater aquaculture system in Philippi, Cape Town. Rapidly growing urban areas are predominantly ... -
Lower external input farming methods as a more sustainable-solution for small-scale farmers
(2009-03)The main aims of this thesis were to assess the sustainability of the original Green Revolution (GR) farming methods for small-scale farmers in developing countries, to identify alternative farming methods which may be ... -
The potential of sustainable agricultural practices to enhance soil carbon sequestration and improve soil quality
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sustainable agricultural management practices have a profound impact on soil carbon sequestration. The amount of carbon that can be stored in a given soil is influenced by climate, soil type, and the ... -
Reconceptualising urban food security : an analysis of the everyday negotiations of food access in Lusaka, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study calls to attention the everyday experiences of what is an increasing urban food insecurity crisis in southern Africa. It draws on a wide literature review and in-depth qualitative work conducted ... -
Sustainability in the restaurant industry : a Cape Town study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main aims of this thesis were to focus on the restaurant system in Cape Town with a view to creating a support mechanism for a move to more sustainable practices. A review of the literature found ...
