Perception on Irrigated Smallholder Agricultural Enterprises led by Women and Youth (ISHAEs W-Y) towards climate extreme events variability for the selected field crop suitability potential at Vhembe District Municipality in Limpopo Province of South Afri
Keywords:
Agro-ecological zone, climate extreme events variability, madimbo corridor, crop suitability potentialAbstract
The study was conducted at Madimbo Corridor which is Semi-arid area. This area is characterized by low erratic mean annual rainfall pattern which are main factors that hinder farming in the semi-arid regions. Consequently, the production areas experience extended spells of the dry season and shorter wet periods. The purpose of this study is to examine the perception on irrigated smallholder agricultural enterprises (ISHAEs) towards climate variability for the selected crop suitability potential in the study area. A representative sample was based on the number of irrigated smallholder irrigation entrepreneurs on the identified agro-ecological zone. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire and village transact. At least 294 women and youth smallholder irrigation entrepreneurs were sampled for interviews and prompt responses on the perceptions of ISHAEs towards climate variability for the selected crop suitability potential in their irrigated Smallholder Agricultural Enterprises. The study applied both primary and secondary data collection instruments. The findings show that wise stewardship of temperature resource can ensure reduced diminishing effect on ISHAEs practices on the production areas. Rainfall quantity and its distribution are key factors determining the rainy season characteristics, farming systems, field crop production. Climate variability has direct impact on irrigated smallholder agricultural enterprises and livelihood opportunities in the agriculture sector. In conclusion, the study provides strong motivation towards examining perception of ISHAEs towards climate variability for the selected crop suitability Potential in the study area. The results of this study can assist with the economic production menus and programs for long term sustainability.
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