African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6947

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Towards a theoretical framework for sustainable smallholder irrigation farming: A case study of Lusip smallholder sugar-cane farmers in Swaziland

Mphumelelo Ndlovu
  • Mphumelelo Ndlovu
  • Faculty of Natural and Agriculture Sciences (Centre for Sustainable Agriculture) at the University of the Free State, South Africa.
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Cliff S. Dlamini
  • Cliff S. Dlamini
  • WWF South Africa, C/O Table Mountain Fund, Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, P. O. Box 23273, Claremont, 7735, South Africa.
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Banele Nkambule
  • Banele Nkambule
  • Integrated Programmes Department, World Vision Swaziland, P. O. Box 2870 Mbabane, Swaziland.
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  •  Received: 17 June 2013
  •  Accepted: 16 June 2014
  •  Published: 20 October 2014

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