Declining land for subsistence and small-scale farming in South Africa: A case study of Thulamela local municipality

Lidzhegu, Zwidofhelangani; Kabanda, Tabaro

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2022.106170

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“…In the past, the post-classification comparison method and image transformation method were used for change detection. The accuracy of the former is based on the classification accuracy of the two images, respectively [50,51]. The latter extracts the respective features from the two phases for comparison in order to detect the change and does not maximize the difference between the two periods [52,53].…”

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A Bi-Temporal-Feature-Difference- and Object-Based Method for Mapping Rice-Crayfish Fields in Sihong, China

Wang

Yang

et al. 2023

Remote Sensing

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Rice–crayfish field (i.e., RCF) distribution mapping is crucial for the adjustment of the local crop cultivation structure and agricultural development. The single-temporal images of two phenological periods in the year were classified separately, and then the areas where the water disappeared were identified as RCFs in previous studies. However, due to the differences in the segmentation of lakes and rivers between the two images, the incorrect extraction of RCFs is unavoidable. To solve this problem, a bi-temporal-feature-difference-coupling object-based (BTFDOB) algorithm was proposed in order to map RCFs in Sihong County. We mapped RCFs by segmenting the bi-temporal images simultaneously based on the object-based method and selecting appropriate feature differences as the classification features. To evaluate the applicability, the classification results of the previous two years obtained using the single-temporal- and object-based (STOB) method were compared with the results of the BTFDOB method. The results suggested that spectral feature differences showed high feature importance, which could effectively distinguish the RCFs from non-RCFs. Our method worked well, with an overall accuracy (OA) of 96.77%. Compared with the STOB method, OA was improved by up to 2.18% across three years of data. The RCFs were concentrated in the low-lying eastern and southern regions, and the cultivation scale was expanded in Sihong. These findings indicate that the BTFDOB method can accurately identify RCFs, providing scientific support for the dynamic monitoring and rational management of the pattern.

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A Bi-Temporal-Feature-Difference- and Object-Based Method for Mapping Rice-Crayfish Fields in Sihong, China

Wang

Yang

et al. 2023

Remote Sensing

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“…If you remember, this is what Henri and Martinez-Levasseur (2022) proposed. On the other hand, Lidzhegu and Kabanda (2022) detail that indigenous knowledge is the knowledge that helps society make decisions about activities, such as agriculture and education, that are acceptable to their lifeways. Indigenous knowledge, along with Western and European-based knowledge, helps create development solutions that are culturally acceptable to the society being helped.…”

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Advancing agriculture through Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in South African indigenous or black communities

Diko

2023

IJRBS

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The primary aim of this scholarly discourse is to demonstrate how South African indigenous people advanced agricultural practices without the dominant aid of globalisation and modernity that, to a certain degree, discredits Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) that have existed from time immemorial. Qualitative research inquiry and IKS are synergetically used as approaches to this scholarly discourse to form juxtaposition and triangulation – a balancing act. The main discussions and findings of the article underline that incontrovertibly, South African indigenous people had their traditional ways of advancing human and social life such as relying on traditional medicine, farming, harvesting and many other determinants. In respect of the problematised phenomenon, the conclusion infuses recommendations for future scholarly debates while the emphasis is on embracing traditional knowledge and avoid continuous and solitary accreditation of neo-liberalist and imperialist notions in South Africa and elsewhere.

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“…In the era where the world is considered as the global village, rural areas are still considered as three time poorer than urban places (Kenny, 2015). Gender inequality, subsistence economy, sole dependence on conventional agriculture and lack of access to financial services are the issues which are still representation of rural areas [Ameraldo et al, (2019), Lidzhegu & Kabanda, (2022) and Imran et al, 2022)]. In this scenario where sources of incomes are closer to nature and considered as vulnerable, farmer stands at risk.…”

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Effectual Insights Of Microcredit Services To Rural Livelihood: A Southern Punjab Perspective

Khan,

Yaseen,

Luqman

et al. 2024

Migrat. Lett.

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Uncertain economic situation of developing countries like Pakistan is posing threat to marginalized societies and lives in rural areas. Microcredit is considered as most efficient tool in mitigating the vulnerable condition i.e. either due natural calamities or economic policies. This study was fact finder is checking the impact and highlighting the problems associated with microfinancing. For the purpose cross-sectional study was carried out in three randomly selected districts of Punjab province. From each district 200 beneficiaries of microfinancing were selected using lists provided by the regional offices of MFIs. Data obtained through interview schedule from sample of 600 was analyzed using SPSS. Results revealed that respondents received microcredit both for social as well as agricultural purposes. Results showed that percentage share of farm income have been increased after receiving of microcredit. There is a relatively lower impact of microcredit on some indicators such as access to education and health facilities, contribution to family income, and household income level. For tackling the problems like in-time disbursement and repayment, monitoring, business advisory to front man and regular meetings with borrowers can make difference. However, introducing reward system for repayment can be effective.

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Declining land for subsistence and small-scale farming in South Africa: A case study of Thulamela local municipality

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

A Bi-Temporal-Feature-Difference- and Object-Based Method for Mapping Rice-Crayfish Fields in Sihong, China

A Bi-Temporal-Feature-Difference- and Object-Based Method for Mapping Rice-Crayfish Fields in Sihong, China

Advancing agriculture through Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in South African indigenous or black communities

Effectual Insights Of Microcredit Services To Rural Livelihood: A Southern Punjab Perspective

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