Socio‐economic characteristics of the rural population in Gcumisa ward,KwaZulu |
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| Authors: | D A Stewart M C Lyne |
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| Institution: | 1. Agricultural Economist, KwaZulu Department of Agriculture and Forestry ,;2. Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics , University of Natal , |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to present information gathered in a multi‐stage sample survey of 193 rural homesteads in the Gcumisa ward of KwaZulu. The survey area was stratified into two regions of different agricultural potential. Estimates of human population, off‐farm employment, crop production expenditure, land utilization and homestead income are projected for the strata Sample observations relating to occupations, wages and cash remittances are also presented. Conclusions drawn relate primarily to the effects of yield expectations, farm size and off‐farm employment opportunities on crop production. |
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