G W J van de Ven
Biographic Data
| ID | 6565833 |
|---|---|
| NAME | G W J van de Ven |
| GIVEN NAMES | G W J |
| FAMILY NAME | van de Ven |
| SIGNATURE | VAN DE VEN G W J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Wageningen University & Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5693-0280 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A participatory scenario analysis of potential small-scale farming systems in rural Thaba Nchu and Emmaus regions of South Africa
Despite substantial government investments, small-scale farming in South Africa has largely failed to deliver anticipated improvements in rural livelihoods. This has led to growing skepticism about its role in rural development strategies. This study investigated context-specific small-scale farming systems in two contrasting communal areas: semi-arid Thaba Nchu and sub-humid Emmaus. We applied a two-step approach: (1) desktop analysis to propose…
Are Aspirations of Rural Households Aligned with National Rural Development Policies? Understanding Aspirations of Small-Scale Farming Households in the Former Homelands of South Africa
This study examines the livelihood aspirations of rural farming households in South Africa’s former homelands and the disconnect between these aspirations and current agricultural policies. Using a mixed-methods approach, including life history interviews and farm mapping, the study finds that farming is not universally regarded as the primary livelihood strategy. In Thaba Nchu, farming is seen as a potential income source, whilst in Emmaus, it i…
Changes in soil organic carbon stocks after conversion from forest to oil palm plantations in Malaysian Borneo
The continuous rise in the global demand for palm oil has resulted in large-scale expansion of industrial oil palm plantations-largely at the expense of primary and secondary forests. The potentially negative environmental impacts of these conversions have given rise to closer scrutiny. However, empirical data on the effects of conversion of forests to industrial oil palm plantations on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks is scarce and patchy. We ev…
What drives sustainable biofuels? A review of indicator assessments of biofuel production systems involving smallholder farmers
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What drives sustainable biofuels? A review of indicator assessments of biofuel production systems involving smallholder farmers
Changes in soil organic carbon stocks after conversion from forest to oil palm plantations in Malaysian Borneo
The continuous rise in the global demand for palm oil has resulted in large-scale expansion of industrial oil palm plantations-largely at the expense of primary and secondary forests. The potentially negative environmental impacts of these conversions have given rise to closer scrutiny. However, empirical data on the effects of conversion of forests to industrial oil palm plantations on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks is scarce and patchy. We ev…
A participatory scenario analysis of potential small-scale farming systems in rural Thaba Nchu and Emmaus regions of South Africa
Despite substantial government investments, small-scale farming in South Africa has largely failed to deliver anticipated improvements in rural livelihoods. This has led to growing skepticism about its role in rural development strategies. This study investigated context-specific small-scale farming systems in two contrasting communal areas: semi-arid Thaba Nchu and sub-humid Emmaus. We applied a two-step approach: (1) desktop analysis to propose…
Are Aspirations of Rural Households Aligned with National Rural Development Policies? Understanding Aspirations of Small-Scale Farming Households in the Former Homelands of South Africa
This study examines the livelihood aspirations of rural farming households in South Africa’s former homelands and the disconnect between these aspirations and current agricultural policies. Using a mixed-methods approach, including life history interviews and farm mapping, the study finds that farming is not universally regarded as the primary livelihood strategy. In Thaba Nchu, farming is seen as a potential income source, whilst in Emmaus, it i…
Agriculture (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Agricultural Innovations and Practices (2 works) · Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development (2 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Cartography (2 works) · Ecology (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Environmental Science (2 works)