Joe G. Ono-Raphel, Lisa du Preez, Audie L. Cherry, Michael G. Jacobson
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Abstract
Maize production contributes to food security and economic stability among smallholder farmers in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa, but it faces major challenges. Obstacles in smallholder maize production include limited water supplies, soil degradation, and biotic stressors such as pests and diseases. This study uses a case study methodology incorporating primary observations, secondary referencing, and literature reviews to examine the intricate relationship between smallholder maize production and agricultural/natural resources. The recommendations offered here focus on improving food security in KZN, including the integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge systems, farmer participation in decision-making processes, and the provision of educational programs tailored to smallholder farmers. Taken together, these recommendations can help strengthen smallholder participation in maize production in KZN.
期刊介绍：
Food and Energy Security seeks to publish high quality and high impact original research on agricultural crop and forest productivity to improve food and energy security. It actively seeks submissions from emerging countries with expanding agricultural research communities. Papers from China, other parts of Asia, India and South America are particularly welcome. The Editorial Board, headed by Editor-in-Chief Professor Martin Parry, is determined to make FES the leading publication in its sector and will be aiming for a top-ranking impact factor.
Primary research articles should report hypothesis driven investigations that provide new insights into mechanisms and processes that determine productivity and properties for exploitation. Review articles are welcome but they must be critical in approach and provide particularly novel and far reaching insights.
Food and Energy Security offers authors a forum for the discussion of the most important advances in this field and promotes an integrative approach of scientific disciplines. Papers must contribute substantially to the advancement of knowledge.
Examples of areas covered in Food and Energy Security include:
• Agronomy
• Biotechnological Approaches
• Breeding & Genetics
• Climate Change
• Quality and Composition
• Food Crops and Bioenergy Feedstocks
• Developmental, Physiology and Biochemistry
• Functional Genomics
• Molecular Biology
• Pest and Disease Management
• Post Harvest Biology
• Soil Science
• Systems Biology
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