Magister Philosophiae - MPhil (LAS) (Land and Agrarian Studies)

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    A case study of Fairtrade labelling and worker empowerment on two wine and fruit farms in the Western Cape
    (University of the Western Cape, 2008) Kruger, Sandra.; du Toit, Andries; Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
    This thesis explores the link between Fairtrade labelling and worker empowerment in the cases of LFFT and Stellar Organics in terms of: the reasons for becoming certified and commercial benefits expected from the Fairtrade labelling; the intergration of the Faitrade requirements into the structures and management of employee equity share shemes; the enabling or disabling factors for Fairtrade certification to contribute to the socio-economic development and empowerment of the workers. This thesis describes the two cases in detail according to these links and concludes that Fairtrade labelling has not significantly changed the trade relationships with large retailers for these two Fairtrade producers even though it has provided additional market access. The link between the Fairtrade requirements and the legal and administrativestructures of employee equity share schemes is complex and open to interpretation. Finally, the possibility for Fairtrade certification to contribute to the socio-economic development and empowerment of workers is dependent on changes in management and communicationbetween white farm owners and bleck workers which confronts deeply held paternalist beliefs.
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    The impacts of large-scale agricultural investments on food production systems: The case of Gurué district, Mozambique
    (University of the Western Cape, 2022) Ntauazi, Clemente Jorge; Zamchiya, Phillan
    Large-scale agricultural investments in Mozambique peaked following the food, fuel and finance crises in 2008 and so far, more than 34 land deals have been established in the country. Proponents of such investments point to the advantages of capital investment, market adaptability and economies of scale. The large-scale agricultural investments have intensified as a mechanism to address food demands, ensure food security and improve production and productivity patterns. This study analyses the impacts of large-scale agricultural investments on the food production of small-scale farmers in one district. The main question guiding the study is: what are the impacts of large-scale agricultural investments on the food production systems of small-scale farmers and what is the significance of the dynamics of agrarian change of land labour, input or technology and livelihoods in Gurué district? Specifically, the study assesses the impacts on small-scale farmers’ access to, use and control of the land; on agricultural inputs and farming technology; and on household employment and livelihoods’ trajectories.
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    Smallholder agriculture as local economic development (LED) strategy in rural South Africa: exploring prospects in Pondoland, Eastern Cape
    (University of the Western Cape, 2005) Manona, Siyabulela S.; Kepe, Thembela; Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies; Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
    The aim of this study was to explore the role and the prospects of smallholder agriculture as local economic development in Eastern Pondoland, in the former Transkei homeland. The study explored the role of agriculture in contributing to local economic development and the upliftment of the rural poor. It also explored the role that government and its agencies have played and could play in stimulating agricultural development.