Have a personal or library account? Click to login
Assessment of the Adoption and Determinants of Food Garden Initiative by Peri-Urban Dwellers in Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, South Africa Cover

Assessment of the Adoption and Determinants of Food Garden Initiative by Peri-Urban Dwellers in Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, South Africa

Open Access
|Apr 2024

References

  1. Alarima, C.I. (2018). Factors influencing rural-urban migration of youth in Osun State, Nigeria. J. Tropic. Agric. Food Environ. Extens., 17(3), 34–39. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/As.V17i3.6
  2. Arndt, C., Davies, R., Thurlow, J. (2019). Urbanization, structural transformation, and rural-urban linkages in South Africa. South African Urbanisation Review, Cities Support Programme (CSP) of the National Treasury. Retrieved from: https://sa-tied.wider.unu.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/SATIED_WP41_Arndt_Davies_Thurlow_March_2019.pdf
  3. Balasha, A.M., Murhula, B.B., Munahua, D.M. (2019). Yard farming in the city of Lubumbashi: Resident perceptions of home gardens in their community. J. City Dev., 1(1), 46–53. https://doi.org/10.12691/jcd-1-1-8
  4. Battersby, J., Haysom, G. (2019). How Food Secure Are South Africa's Cities? In: The Geography of South Africa (pp. 169–178). Springer, Cham. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94974-1_18
  5. Bongiwa, M., Obi, A. (2015). Home gardening as a strategy for food security and poverty alleviation in low-income households in South Africa. Administration, 42, 441–447.
  6. Business Tech (2022). Food prices in South Africa continue to soar – here's what you're paying more for. Retrieved from: https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/630171/food-prices-in-south-africa-continue-to-soar-heres-what-you-are-paying-for/
  7. Butcher, L.M., O'Sullivan, T.A., Ryan, M.M., Lo, J., Devine, A. (2019). Utilising a multi-item questionnaire to assess household food security in Australia. Health Prom. J. Austral., 30(1), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.61
  8. David, O.O., Grobler, W. (2022). Status quo of households' backyard food gardens in South Africa: The “Drivers”. Sustainability, 14(5), 2674. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052674
  9. De Wet-Billings, N. (2023). Perpetuation of household food insecurity during COVID-19 in South Africa. J. Health Popul. Nutr., 42(1), 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00441-y
  10. FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, WHO (2022). The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2022. Repurposing food and agricultural policies to make healthy diets more affordable. Rome, FAO. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0639en
  11. Khumalo, N.Z. Sibanda, M. (2019). Does urban and peri-urban agriculture contribute to household food security? An assessment of the food security status of households in Tongaat, eThekwini Municipality. Sustainability, 11(4), 1082. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11041082
  12. Krejcie, R.V., Morgan, D.W. (1970). Determining sample size for research activities. Educ. Psychol. Measur., 30(3), 607–610.
  13. Lal, R. (2020). Home gardening and urban agriculture for advancing food and nutritional security in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Food Secur., 12(4), 871–876. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-020-01058-3
  14. Lee, J.H., Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2019). Gardeners' past gardening experience and its moderating effect on community garden participation. Sustainability, 11(12), 3308. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11123308
  15. Machete, M. (2020). The Contribution of Subsistence Farming to Rural Household Food Systems: A Case Study of Mamokgadi Village (Doctoral dissertation). University of Venda.
  16. Maponya, P., Venter, S.L., Plooy, C.P.D., Oelofse, D., Heever, E.V.D., Manyaga, C., Nyirenda, O., Masuku, P. Mahlangu, M. (2021). Mechanism for Improving the Sustainability of Homestead Food Gardens in the Gauteng Province, South Africa. In: Sustain. Bioecon., 303–323. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11123308
  17. Mcata, B. (2019). Garden ownership as a solution to food insecurity in urban areas of South Africa: case of food gardens in Alice town, Eastern Cape province. J. Agribus. Rural Dev., 3(53), 215–224. https://doi.org/10.17306/J.JARD.2019.01157
  18. Mdiya, L., Mdoda, L. (2021). Socio-economic factors affecting home gardens as a livelihood strategy in rural areas of the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. South Afr. J. Agric. Exten., 49(3), 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2021/v49n3a12823
  19. Modibedi, T.P., Masekoameng, M.R., Maake, M. (2021). The contribution of urban community gardens to food availability in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Province. Urban Ecosys., 24(2), 301–309. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-020-01036-9
  20. Mufeeth, M., Nihab, A.M., Nusrathali, N. (2021). Factors Affecting Commercialization of Home Garden Vegetables in Sri Lanka. J. Econ. Fin. Account. Stud., 3(1), 58–64. https://doi.org/10.32996/jefas.2021.3.1.5
  21. Nenguda, R., Scholes, M.C. (2022). Appreciating the resilience and stability found in heterogeneity: A South African perspective on urban household food security. Front. Sustain. Food Syst., 6, p.176. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.721849
  22. Nontu, Y. (2021). Determinants of home gardening participation among rural households: evidence from Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, South Africa. J. Agribus. Rural Dev., 60(2), 213–220. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.JARD.2021.01402
  23. OECD (2020). OECD Economic Surveys: South Africa 2020. OECD. https://doi.org/10.1787/530e7ce0-en
  24. Oguttu, J.W., Mbombo-Dweba, T.P., Ncayiyana, J.R. (2021). Factors correlated with home gardening in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 18(5), p.2737. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052737
  25. O'Neill, A. (2024). Urbanization is South Africa. Statista. Retrieved Feb 2024 from: https://www.statista.com/statistics/455931/urbanization-in-south-africa/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20over%2068.34%20percent,in%20urban%20areas%20and%20cities.
  26. Philander, F., Karriem, A. (2014). Assessment of Urban agriculture as a livelihood strategy for household food security: an appraisal of URBAN gardens in Langa, Cape Town. Int. J. Arts Sci., 07(05), 327–338. Retrieved Feb 2024 from: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2787617
  27. Phulkerd, S., Thapsuwan, S., Soottipong Gray, R., Chamratrithirong, A. (2020). Characterizing urban home gardening and associated factors to shape fruit and vegetable consumption among non-farmers in Thailand. Int. J. Env. Res. Publ. Health, 17(15), 5400. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155400
  28. PMBEJD (2021). Household affordability index. Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group. Retrieved from: https://za.boell.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/January%202021%20Household%20Affordability%20Index%20PMBEJD_27012021.pdf
  29. RNLM, 2022.2022/2023 – 2026/2027 Final Integrated Development plan. Ray Nkonyeni Local Mucipality. Retrieved from: https://www.rnm.gov.za/images/docs/IDP/RNM%202022-23%202026-27%20FINAL%20IDP.pdf
  30. Roberts, S., Shackleton, C. (2018). Temporal dynamics and motivations for urban community food gardens in medium-sized towns of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Land, 7(4), p.146. https://doi.org/10.3390/land7040146
  31. Sambo, T.A., Oguttu, J.W., Mbombo-Dweba, T.P. (2022). Analysis of the dietary diversity status of agricultural households in the Nkomazi Local Municipality, South Africa. Agric. Food Sec., 11(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-022-00387-0
  32. Schupp, J.L., Som Castellano, R.L., Sharp, J.S., Bean, M. (2016). Exploring barriers to home gardening in Ohio households. Local Environ., 21(6), 752–767. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2015.1017807
  33. Sida (SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL DE VELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY) (2019). Water and sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Retrieved from: https://cdn.sida.se/publications/files/sida62287en-water-and-sanitation.pdf
  34. Silvestri, S., Sabine, D., Patti, K., Wiebke, F., Maren, R., Ianetta, M., Carlos, Q.F., Mario, H., Anthony, N., Nicolas, N., Joash, M. (2015). Households and food security: lessons from food secure households in East Africa. Agric. Food Sec., 4(23), 1–15. 10.1186/s40066-015-0042-4
  35. Statistics SA (2011). Statistical release (revised) P0301.4: Census 2011. Statistics South Africa. Retrieved from: https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P03014/P030142011.pdf
  36. Statistics SA (2019). Towards measuring food security in South Africa: An examination of hunger and food inadequacy. Statistics South Africa. Retrieved from: https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/03-00-14/03-00-142017.pdf
  37. Statistics SA (2022). Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q2:2022. Statistics South Africa. Retrieved from: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=15685
  38. Tambe, B.A., Mabapa, N.S., Mbhatsani, H.V., Mandiwana, T.C., Mushaphi, L.F., Mohlala, M., Mbhenyane, X.G. (2023). Household socio-economic determinants of food security in Limpopo Province of South Africa: a cross sectional survey. Agric. Food Sec., 12(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-023-00424-6
  39. Tesfamariam, B.Y., Owusu-Sekyere, E., Emmanuel, D., Elizabeth, T.B. (2018). The impact of the homestead food garden programme on food security in South Africa. Food Sec., 10(1), 95–110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-017-0756-1
  40. Thomas, M.M., Terblanche, S.E. (2021). The impact of backyard gardening on livelihoods of households in Sedibeng District Municipality in Gauteng Province, South Africa. South Afr. J. Agric. Exten., 49(1), 30–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2021/v49n1a10776
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17306/j.jard.2024.01688 | Journal eISSN: 1899-5772 | Journal ISSN: 1899-5241
Language: English
Page range: 71 - 80
Accepted on: Feb 19, 2024
Published on: Apr 3, 2024
Published by: The University of Life Sciences in Poznań
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2024 Simiso Lembete, Adelaide Owusu Agyepong, Tulisiwe Pilisiwe Mbombo-Dweba, published by The University of Life Sciences in Poznań
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License.