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An assessment of South Africa’s non-genetically modified maize export potential
(2020-02)The study endeavoured to determine South Africa’s export potential in non-genetically modified maize markets using a three pronged methodological approach. The Genetically Modified (GM) status of South African maize ... -
A profitability and risk assessment of market strategies for potato producers in South Africa
(African Economic Research Consortium, 2021-08)With 2.67 million tonnes of potatoes produced in 2019 (DALRRD, 2019), South Africa contributes only 1% of global potato production (FAOSTAT, 2021). China (91 million tonnes, 25% of world production), India (50.2 million ... -
Identifying possible misspecification in South African soybean oil future contracts
(African Economic Research Consortium, 2021-01)Soybean crushing1 plants operate on a crush margin, which is the monetary difference between the combined sales value of mainly soybean meal and soybean oil and the cost of raw soybeans. However, given the high volatility ... -
The effect of access to finance on commercialisation of smallholder maize farmers in Eswatini
(African Economic Research Consortium, 2020)Agricultural commercialisation is defined as the increase in the amount of produce sold relative to the amount produced. Therefore, agricultural commercialisation leads to more efficient production, economic growth, food ... -
Determinants of climate smart agricultural technology adoption inthe Northern Province of Zambia
(African Economic Research Consortium, 2019-02)Our world, as we know it, is changing faster than what scientific evidence has thus far predicted. Globally, we see an increased occurrence of indeterminate and unpredictable climatic events changing the daily livelihood ...