Place-based perceptions, resilience and adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers in rural South Africa

WA Tesfuhuney, EH Mbeletshie · 2021 · International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology

Summary. Smallholder farmers in South Africa's Joe Gqabi District respond to climate change through diverse adaptation and resilience strategies. Their choices depend on household characteristics, access to information and technology, assets, and climate perceptions. The study finds farmers lack institutional support and awareness. Strengthening farmer and institutional capacity, building on existing knowledge, and implementing supportive policies are essential for sustaining production under changing climate conditions.

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  title   = {Place-based perceptions, resilience and adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers in rural South Africa},
  author  = {WA Tesfuhuney and EH Mbeletshie},
  journal = {International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology},
  year    = {2021},
  doi     = {10.3329/ijarit.v10i2.51585},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v10i2.51585}
}

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DOI

10.3329/ijarit.v10i2.51585

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

climate-and-environment, food-systems, policy

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2026-04-28