Reviewing the Role of Extension Officers in Sustaining Household Food Gardens: Evidence From Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Mahlangu, Sandile; M, Masemola; Lbt, Matsaunyane; Luvhengo, U; Letsaolo,; Molebo, T

doi:10.31838/jcr.07.13.40

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“…It has been reported that in GP, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) offers support to very few home garden projects, which, moreover, happen to be situated mainly in the underdeveloped and vulnerable communities [3]. Therefore, it is not surprising that very few respondents in this study participated in home gardening.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Disparities in food insecurity in local communities and households do exist. It is estimated that up to 20% of local households in South Africa experience food insecurity [3]. Various factors have been associated with food insecurity, and they include poverty, extensive unemployment, insufficient food production, degradation of natural resources, and increased food prices.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Various factors have been associated with food insecurity, and they include poverty, extensive unemployment, insufficient food production, degradation of natural resources, and increased food prices. Without mitigation strategies, these factors can push vulnerable households further into hunger [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It has also implemented several programmes purposed to enhance food production and income-generating opportunities. The Agriculture and Land Reform Policy (ALRP), South Africa Integrated Food Security Strategy (SAIFSS), and the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) are among some of the policies and programmes that the South African government has initiated and/or implemented to help improve the food security status of the country, and also uphold the constitutional rights of every South African to have access to sufficient food [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Home gardening is considered to be an effective mitigation strategy to combat household food insecurity [4]. Moreover, home gardening is an important food security intervention within the SAIFSS programme [3]. According to Rammohan, Pritchard, and Dibley [5], home food gardens are cost effective and are one of the most sustainable approaches for fighting food insecurity and malnutrition in under-resourced communities.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Factors Correlated with Home Gardening in Gauteng Province, South Africa

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Mbombo-Dweba

Ncayiyana

2021

IJERPH

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Background: In addition to increasing access to fresh and affordable produce, home gardening enhances food security. This notwithstanding, there is no evidence of studies that have investigated factors correlated with home gardening in Gauteng Province (GP), South Africa. The present study investigated home gardening across the GP. Methods: Retrospective data of residents of GP (n = 30002) collected by the Gauteng City Region Observatory were used. A binary logistic regression was employed to determine factors correlated with home gardening. Results: Overall participation in home gardening was low (12.37%). If a respondent was a resident of the poorest areas, resided in a house received under the Rural Development Programme, had a borehole/well as the main source of water, belonged to a social club, received a social grant, was ˃ 65 years, and rated his/her health as poor, then they were more likely to participate in home gardening. Factors that were negatively correlated with home gardening included if the respondent rented from private individuals and if the respondent’s health status prevented him/her from doing daily work. Conclusion: The low participation levels in home gardening observed suggest the failure of the current policies geared at fostering home gardening in the province. Policy makers and relevant authorities should target identified groups to improve participation in home gardening.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 84%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%