Indigenous crops have been proposed as part of a solution for household food security and
sustainable farming systems. However, they have been overlooked and underutilised by …

Food insecurity continues to be a burden for many South Africans. The production and
consumption of fruits and vegetables have a potential role in improving household food …

Food insecurity remains a pressing issue globally, exacerbated in regions like sub-Saharan
Africa, where rural communities face significant challenges in accessing nutritious food. The …

This paper examined the impact of participating in High-Value Markets on the income,
savings, and asset value of smallholder vegetable farmers. The study was guided by the …

This study assessed the effect of traditional leafy vegetables (TLVs) on the level of food
security in the rural area of Dlangezwa, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. A …

Cooperatives are deemed as vehicles for rural development, especially in developing
countries. Smallholder farmers generally experience huge marketing transactional costs …

Rising awareness of various lifestyle diseases and illnesses has led to an increased
understanding of healthy eating habits, the increased demand for African Indigenous …