African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6871

Review

Understanding the small-scale agricultural sector as a precondition for promoting rural development in South Africa

Tshuma, M. C.
  • Tshuma, M. C.
  • Rural Appropriate Technology Unit (RATU). Thornhill Road. P.O. Box 225, Mthatha, 5099, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 02 August 2012
  •  Accepted: 16 June 2014
  •  Published: 29 July 2014

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