Abbyssinia Mushunje
Biographic Data
| ID | 6314841 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abbyssinia Mushunje |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abbyssinia |
| FAMILY NAME | Mushunje |
| SIGNATURE | MUSHUNJE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Fort Hare |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2183-785X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Impact of maize input subsidies on household food security in north eastern Zimbabwe
Food insecurity remains an acute global challenge, disproportionately burdening developing regions, where multifaceted barriers hinder agricultural systems. While government input support programmes are viewed as a potential solution to Zimbabwe's growing food insecurity, the heavy reliance on state-funded input subsidies is facing intense debate amid fiscal strain and persistent production shortfalls. This study empirically evaluates the impact …
Does contract farming have an impact on farm productivity and profitability? A study of A1 and A2 maize farmers in Mutare District, Zimbabwe
In 2016/17, the Government of Zimbabwe launched the Targeted Command Agriculture Program (TCAP), a specialised contract farming initiative aimed at addressing the decline in maize productivity by providing farmers with input support. This study investigates the impact of TCAP on maize productivity and profitability among A1 and A2 farmers, using Mutare District as a case study. A multistage sampling technique was employed, resulting in a final sa…
Micro-analysis of earnings and its determinants in eastern cape province of South Africa
Earnings disparities in South Africa, and specifically the Eastern Cape region are influenced by a complex interplay of historical, socio-economic, and demographic factors. Despite significant progress since the end of apartheid, persistent disparities in earnings continue to raise questions about the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing inequality and promoting equitable social system. Individual-level dataset from the 2021 South African …
Qualitative benefits of livestock development programmes. Evidence from the Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Scheme in South Africa
Heterogeneous treatment effect estimation of participation in collective actions and adoption of climate-smart farming technologies in South–West Nigeria
Farmer perceptions in Mashonaland East Province on Zimbabwe’s agricultural land rental policy
Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers' Perception Regarding Their Use of Soil Conservation Practices
Using a case study research design, this paper evaluated factors determining smallholder farmers’ perceptions on the use of soil conservation technologies at Qamata Irrigation Scheme, Eastern Cape in South Africa. According to the empirical results, perception is highly relevant in adoption decision-making, interacting significantly positively with age, marriage, farmers’ education, incomes, awareness and participation in extension services. The …
Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers' Perception Regarding Their Use of Soil Conservation Practices
Using a case study research design, this paper evaluated factors determining smallholder farmers’ perceptions on the use of soil conservation technologies at Qamata Irrigation Scheme, Eastern Cape in South Africa. According to the empirical results, perception is highly relevant in adoption decision-making, interacting significantly positively with age, marriage, farmers’ education, incomes, awareness and participation in extension services. The …
Farmer perceptions in Mashonaland East Province on Zimbabwe’s agricultural land rental policy
Heterogeneous treatment effect estimation of participation in collective actions and adoption of climate-smart farming technologies in South–West Nigeria
Qualitative benefits of livestock development programmes. Evidence from the Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Scheme in South Africa
Micro-analysis of earnings and its determinants in eastern cape province of South Africa
Earnings disparities in South Africa, and specifically the Eastern Cape region are influenced by a complex interplay of historical, socio-economic, and demographic factors. Despite significant progress since the end of apartheid, persistent disparities in earnings continue to raise questions about the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing inequality and promoting equitable social system. Individual-level dataset from the 2021 South African …
Does contract farming have an impact on farm productivity and profitability? A study of A1 and A2 maize farmers in Mutare District, Zimbabwe
In 2016/17, the Government of Zimbabwe launched the Targeted Command Agriculture Program (TCAP), a specialised contract farming initiative aimed at addressing the decline in maize productivity by providing farmers with input support. This study investigates the impact of TCAP on maize productivity and profitability among A1 and A2 farmers, using Mutare District as a case study. A multistage sampling technique was employed, resulting in a final sa…
Impact of maize input subsidies on household food security in north eastern Zimbabwe
Food insecurity remains an acute global challenge, disproportionately burdening developing regions, where multifaceted barriers hinder agricultural systems. While government input support programmes are viewed as a potential solution to Zimbabwe's growing food insecurity, the heavy reliance on state-funded input subsidies is facing intense debate amid fiscal strain and persistent production shortfalls. This study empirically evaluates the impact …
Agricultural Innovations and Practices (5 works) · Agriculture (5 works) · Business (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Socioeconomics (4 works) · Agricultural economics (2 works) · Agricultural productivity (2 works) · Agricultural risk and resilience (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works)