Melusi Sibanda
Biographic Data
| ID | 3806730 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melusi Sibanda |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melusi |
| FAMILY NAME | Sibanda |
| SIGNATURE | SIBANDA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zululand |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6296-7079 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effect of climate-smart agriculture on household food security in small-scale production systems
With climate change complicating South African households’ ability in attaining food security, climate-smart agriculture has been a significant recommendation for small-scale farming households. This paper examined the contribution of CSA adaptation to household food security in King Cetshwayo District Municipality’s small-scale farming system. Also, the paper investigated the relative popularities of specific CSA practices and the factors that d…
Food Insecurity in the Informal Settlements of Inanda Households Living with Children under 60 Months in Ethekwini Municipality
Food insecurity is a continuing challenge for many households in South Africa. This challenge poses serious immediate and long-term health and development risks for children. Despite the intensive literature on household food insecurity, there is limited literature on the household food security status in South African informal settlements. Thus, the household food security status and dynamics in informal settlements are not clearly defined. Henc…
Perceptions of the Challenges and Opportunities of Utilising Organic Waste through Urban Agriculture in the Durban South Basin
Waste management has become pertinent in urban regions, along with rapid population growth. The current ways of managing waste, such as refuse collection and recycling, are failing to minimise waste in cities. With urban populations growing worldwide, there is the challenge of increased pressure to import food from rural areas. Urban agriculture not only presents an opportunity to explore other means of sustainable food production, but for managi…
Determinants of Farmers' Marketing Choices and Preferences under Communal Cattle Farming
An Analysis of Cattle Marketing in Zimbabwe
Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Intentions of Organically Grown Products in Shelly Centre, Port Shepstone, South Africa
In the last few years, the market of organically grown products (OGPs) has continued to grow due to speculated concerns for the environment, food safety and health issues. The market for OGPs in South Africa appears to be under threat; with their demand outstripping their supply. In light of this background, there are relatively few studies on the consumer purchase intentions of OGPs in South Africa, and thus, less understanding about its demand …
Blessed Are the Poor? Urban Poverty and the Church
Vulnerability to Climate Change Related Disasters in the Eastern Cape Province
Globally there is now a consensus that extreme climatic events are occurring and pose significant challenges, particularly for resource poor rural households. This paper assesses household vulnerability to climate change related disasters in the Eastern Cape (EC) Province in South Africa. The Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) was used to determine the levels of vulnerability to climate change related disasters by households. Data from 1546 hous…
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Blessed Are the Poor? Urban Poverty and the Church
Vulnerability to Climate Change Related Disasters in the Eastern Cape Province
Globally there is now a consensus that extreme climatic events are occurring and pose significant challenges, particularly for resource poor rural households. This paper assesses household vulnerability to climate change related disasters in the Eastern Cape (EC) Province in South Africa. The Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) was used to determine the levels of vulnerability to climate change related disasters by households. Data from 1546 hous…
Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Intentions of Organically Grown Products in Shelly Centre, Port Shepstone, South Africa
In the last few years, the market of organically grown products (OGPs) has continued to grow due to speculated concerns for the environment, food safety and health issues. The market for OGPs in South Africa appears to be under threat; with their demand outstripping their supply. In light of this background, there are relatively few studies on the consumer purchase intentions of OGPs in South Africa, and thus, less understanding about its demand …
Perceptions of the Challenges and Opportunities of Utilising Organic Waste through Urban Agriculture in the Durban South Basin
Waste management has become pertinent in urban regions, along with rapid population growth. The current ways of managing waste, such as refuse collection and recycling, are failing to minimise waste in cities. With urban populations growing worldwide, there is the challenge of increased pressure to import food from rural areas. Urban agriculture not only presents an opportunity to explore other means of sustainable food production, but for managi…
Determinants of Farmers' Marketing Choices and Preferences under Communal Cattle Farming
An Analysis of Cattle Marketing in Zimbabwe
Effect of climate-smart agriculture on household food security in small-scale production systems
With climate change complicating South African households’ ability in attaining food security, climate-smart agriculture has been a significant recommendation for small-scale farming households. This paper examined the contribution of CSA adaptation to household food security in King Cetshwayo District Municipality’s small-scale farming system. Also, the paper investigated the relative popularities of specific CSA practices and the factors that d…
Food Insecurity in the Informal Settlements of Inanda Households Living with Children under 60 Months in Ethekwini Municipality
Food insecurity is a continuing challenge for many households in South Africa. This challenge poses serious immediate and long-term health and development risks for children. Despite the intensive literature on household food insecurity, there is limited literature on the household food security status in South African informal settlements. Thus, the household food security status and dynamics in informal settlements are not clearly defined. Henc…
Geography (6 works) · Business (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Agriculture (4 works) · Socioeconomics (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Agricultural economics (2 works) · Agricultural risk and resilience (2 works) · Climate change (2 works)