African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6901

Full Length Research Paper

Challenges faced by small scale sugarcane growers: An exploration of the impact of social unrest on sugarcane farming in Kwazulu-Natal

Simphiwe Promise Buthelezi
  • Simphiwe Promise Buthelezi
  • Department of Research and Development, Moses Kotane Institute, South Africa.
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Londeka Nxumalo
  • Londeka Nxumalo
  • Department of Research and Development, Moses Kotane Institute, South Africa.
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Xolani Terrance Ngema
  • Xolani Terrance Ngema
  • Department of Research and Development, Moses Kotane Institute, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 10 October 2022
  •  Accepted: 27 July 2023
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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