Research Articles (Agricultural Economics)
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An assessment of the water use associated with Australian diets using a planetary boundary framework
(Cambridge University Press, 2021)Objective: Agriculture accounts for around 70 % of global freshwater withdrawals. As such, the food system has been identified as a critical intervention point to address water scarcity. Various studies have identified ... -
Youths' perceptions and aspiration towards participating in the agricultural sector: a South African case study
(MDPI, 2022)Agriculture is considered as a leading source of employment while ensuring food security to the world and especially rural communities. However, the youth do not appear to be interested in the agricultural sector due to ... -
The water footprint of biodiesel produced from sunflower in South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)The use of feedstock crops for the production of biodiesel suggests that biodiesel production may have a major impact on the scarce freshwater resource in South Africa. This paper aimed to assess the green plus blue water ... -
Adaptation, coping strategies and resilience of agricultural drought in South Africa: implication for the sustainability of livestock sector
(Elsevier Ltd., 2021)Agricultural drought has put sub-Saharan African under significant pressure, and without adaptation, will negatively influence a future generation. Hence, it is crucial to assess the adaptation and coping strategies, the ... -
The water-economy nexus of beef produced from different cattle breeds
(MDPI, 2021)The sustainable use of water, or any other natural resource for that matter, is not the only factor that should be considered in terms of sustainability, as social equity and economic prosperity are equally important. ...
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