Indigenous Knowledge System and Agricultural Drought Adaptation in the uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

Jabulile Happyness Mzimela, Inocent Moyo · 2024 · Journal of Asian and African Studies

Summary. Small-scale farmers in South Africa's uMkhanyakude District use indigenous knowledge systems to adapt to agricultural drought, which severely reduces crop yields and livestock. The study reveals that gender norms intensify drought impacts differently for men and women. Indigenous practices prove effective for building resilience, yet policy typically ignores them in favor of Western approaches. The research calls for culturally grounded, equitable adaptation strategies that address structural inequalities rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Mzimela, J. H., & Moyo, I.. (2024). Indigenous Knowledge System and Agricultural Drought Adaptation in the uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. Journal of Asian and African Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/00219096241275391

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DOI: 10.1177/00219096241275391
Countries: South Africa
Regions: Africa
Categories: indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment, food-systems
Added: 2026-04-28