Emerging issues in smallholder organic production and marketing in South Africa

This paper presents a synopsis of emerging issues in smallholder organic production and marketing in South Africa. The pros and cons of organic production for smallholder agriculture are demonstrated in a discussion of the reasons for adopting organic farming and the opportunities for and constraint...

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Published in:Development southern Africa (Sandton, South Africa) South Africa), 2008-09, Vol.25 (3), p.317-326
Main Authors: Thamaga-Chitja, Joyce, Hendriks, Sheryl L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African studies
Decision making
Development studies
Ecology
Farmers
Farming
Food production
Marketing
Organic farming
Organic produce
Production, Agricultural
Small business
South Africa
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Summary:This paper presents a synopsis of emerging issues in smallholder organic production and marketing in South Africa. The pros and cons of organic production for smallholder agriculture are demonstrated in a discussion of the reasons for adopting organic farming and the opportunities for and constraints on smallholder farmers in Africa. Also discussed are agro-ecological considerations; the process, requirements and costs for converting to certified organic production; and the information and decision-making required for smallholder organic production. Research and policy considerations are suggested.
ISSN:0376-835X
1470-3637
DOI:10.1080/03768350802212113