AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE
The agricultural sector in Zimbabwe is a critical sector in terms of economic growth and development. However the sector has been experiencing some setbacks in recent years. This paper sought to examine the effects of infrastructure development in the agricultural sector on sustainable food producti...
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| description | The agricultural sector in Zimbabwe is a critical sector in terms of economic growth and development. However the sector has been experiencing some setbacks in recent years. This paper sought to examine the effects of infrastructure development in the agricultural sector on sustainable food production. Through questionnaires, observations and focus group discussions, information was gathered from the Zimuto district in Masvingo Province. The data collected was analyzed through both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. The research revealed that there is an unpleasant state of infrastructure in the resettled farms. The fast track land reform programme implemented by the Zimbabwean government had a negative impact on farms infrastructure and equipment. An investment in infrastructure is thus required to ensure that there is agricultural productivity. In line with existing literature the challenges that farmers face can be rectified by infrastructure development. A multi sectorial participation in infrastructure development is required. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-768179df77734322a9c0fed56747bd0e2023-09-02T20:19:11ZengiVolga PressRussian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences2226-11842013-12-0124121321AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVEWatson Munyanyi0Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, ZimbabweThe agricultural sector in Zimbabwe is a critical sector in terms of economic growth and development. However the sector has been experiencing some setbacks in recent years. This paper sought to examine the effects of infrastructure development in the agricultural sector on sustainable food production. Through questionnaires, observations and focus group discussions, information was gathered from the Zimuto district in Masvingo Province. The data collected was analyzed through both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. The research revealed that there is an unpleasant state of infrastructure in the resettled farms. The fast track land reform programme implemented by the Zimbabwean government had a negative impact on farms infrastructure and equipment. An investment in infrastructure is thus required to ensure that there is agricultural productivity. In line with existing literature the challenges that farmers face can be rectified by infrastructure development. A multi sectorial participation in infrastructure development is required.http://www.rjoas.com/issue-2013-12/article_02.pdfSustainable food production; Infrastructure; Agricultural productivity; Economic growth |
| spellingShingle | Watson Munyanyi AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences Sustainable food production; Infrastructure; Agricultural productivity; Economic growth |
| title | AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_full | AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_fullStr | AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_full_unstemmed | AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_short | AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTIMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION: A ZIMBABWEAN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_sort | agricultural infrastructure developmentimperative for sustainable food production a zimbabwean perspective |
| topic | Sustainable food production; Infrastructure; Agricultural productivity; Economic growth |
| url | http://www.rjoas.com/issue-2013-12/article_02.pdf |
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