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Effects of economic growth, foreign direct investment and internet use on child health outcomes : empirical evidence from South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-02)This study examines the effects of economic growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) on child health outcomes measured by Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Child Mortality Rate Under 5 (CMRU5) with several control variables ... -
The financial and management implications of integrating beef cattle into crop rotation systems in the middle Swartland
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: South Africa produced roughly R37 billion worth of beef in 2018. The Western Cape; however, contributed only five percent of this total with various factors playing a role to this effect. The environment ... -
The contribution of wool production to the sustainability of crop/pasture production systems in the Southern Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Population growth, urbanisation, and economic development worldwide continues to place significant pressure on producers to expand and intensify production systems to meet growing demand, while arable land ... -
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) : opportunity or pipedream for South Africa’s agricultural exports
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The conclusion of the Uruguay Round of multi-lateral trade talks gave rise to a new era of agricultural trade that is more fair and competitive, globally (UNCTAD, 2020). However, failure to achieve set ... -
Unlocking and securing ecological infrastructure investments : the needs and willingness to invest and institutional support mechanisms used
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2021-09-29)Ecological infrastructure (EI) is a natural and near-natural functioning ecosystem that delivers a range of essential services to humankind. Examples include mountain catchments, wetlands, coastal dunes, and riparian ... -
Distribution and predictors associated with the use of breast cancer screening services among women in 14 low-resource countries
(2020-09)Abstract Background: Breast cancer is one of the leading public health problem globally, especially in low-resource countries (LRCs). Breast cancer screening (BCS) services are an effective strategy for early determining ... -
The risk profile of wheat rotation systems in the Middle Swartland under Conservation Agriculture: A SDRF and SERF approach winter cereals crop rotation risk
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Wheat production in South Africa is largely driven by three of the country’s nine provinces, namely the winter rainfall region of the Western Cape and the summer rainfall regions of the Free State and ... -
Considerations of long term enterprise selection for the water scarce Little Karoo area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : With the current drought and predicted drier future climate conditions for the Little Karoo, it is imperative to find crops that have a high water use efficiency while providing sufficient income. ... -
The development of a farmer competency model for South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : A current topic of debate in South Africa revolves around land reform and empowerment of previously disadvantaged communities. Critics of land reform hold up failed land reform projects as examples of why ... -
Investigation of land price determinants in selected districts of the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Land is a key production factor in agriculture, accounting for approximately 10 percent total value of intensive farming operations if fixed and moveable assets are taken into consideration. The longstanding ... -
Investigating farm-level exit decisions and exit rates in commercial agriculture in South Africa, an agent-based approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Land supply is an undeniable but neglected component in the agriculture transformation debate, with discussions on and research in the field of structural change in the sector considered overdue. The ... -
Organic wine : choice and consumer value perceptions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The purchase and consumption of organic wine are generally ascribed to altruistic motivation. However, there is a dearth of research that can comprehensively explain the value perceptions of organic wine ... -
Reshuffling the global R&D deck, 1980-2050
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Based on more recent science spending developments in countries such as China, Korea, India and Brazil, there is a growing sense that the world’s scientific deck of cards is in the midst of a major reshuffle. But it is not ... -
Pixelating crop production : consequences of methodological choices
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Worldwide, crop production is intrinsically intertwined with biological, environmental and economic systems, all of which involve complex, inter-related and spatially-sensitive phenomena. Thus knowing the location of ... -
Assessing consumer post-response to a food safety scare in South Africa using behavioural game theory
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The consumer response to the Listeria outbreak in South Africa (SA) was noticeable and reasonable. However, the post food scare effects are still predicted and it is not certain to what degree the outbreak ... -
The financial implications of cover crops in summer cereal systems in the Eastern Free State area over the long term
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Global population growth places tremendous pressure on the world’s natural resources. One of the greatest challenges for South Africa’s agricultural sector is to produce enough food for a growing population, ... -
Longer term financial implications of including cover crops into winter cereal-based crop rotation systems in the Middle Swartland
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The world's population is currently growing at 1.03% annually. The demand on natural resources will increase steadily, necessitating the adoption of sustainable farming techniques to maintain food security. ... -
Indicators and considerations for sustainable winter cereal production systems in the Overberg
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The world’s population has been steadily increasing and is projected to reach 9.7 billion people in 2050. This necessitates a proportional increase in food production which will place increased pressure ... -
A cost comparison of aerial and ground based approaches for the control of alien invasive pines in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The rugged mountainous areas of the Western Cape fynbos are highly biodiverse, however alien invasive Pines remain a continual threat both in terms of its biodiversity and water supply as they are continually ... -
Towards a common understanding of 'emerging farmer' in a South African context using data from a survey of three district municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province
(South African Society of Agricultural Extension, 2019-01)The objective of this study was to improve our understanding of the diversity among emerging smallholders using various commonly used indicators. These were reviewed and applied to a sample of 379 emerging smallholders ...
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