Chapters from books (Johann Kirsten)

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    The potential for creating additional rural livelihoods in agriculture and the rural non-farm sector in semi-arid areas : a case study in the Northern Province
    (Indicator Press, 1996-12) Lipton, Michael; De Klerk, Mike; Lipton, Merle; johann.kirsten@up.ac.za; Kirsten, Johann F.
    The aim of the chapter is to estimate the potential for creating additional livelihoods in a typical semi-arid area under various assumptions about farm activities, farm size and technology. The perception that agriculture in semi-arid areas has limited potential to create additional livelihoods was confirmed by the results of the research. In acknowledging that rural households earn income from other sources than agriculture, attention was paid to the important contribution of rural non-farm enterprises.
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    Agricultural policy : undoing the legacy of the past
    (MacMillan Press Ltd, 2000) Vink, Nick; Van Zyl, Johan; Thirtle, Colin G., 1944-; Van Zyl, Johan; Vink, Nick; johann.kirsten@up.ac.za; Kirsten, Johann F.
    In this chapter the history of the agricultural sector from the early part of the twentieth century up to the period leading to the 1994 election is described. Three trends are discussed. First, a period of territorial and racial segregation at the beginning of the century; the second, a period of modernization of white agriculture and the last trend was the reversal of the distortionary policies of the 1960's and 1970's. Particular attention is paid to the changes in agricultural policy during the 1980's. History has shown that neither racial discrimination nor price distortions in the South African agriculture could be sustained, but despite the changes in policy and legislature not much has changed in terms of improved equality and living conditions for the rural poor.
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    Agricultural and rural development
    (WR Publications, 1993) Van Zyl, Johan; Nomvete, Bax D.; johann.kirsten@up.ac.za; Kirsten, Johann F.
    These papers review the structure and characteristics of agriculture in South Africa, the position of blacks in the sector, access to and utilisation of land and other resources by white and black South Africans, the scope of agriculture to make a contribution to the alleviation of poverty, and measures that would enhance effective black participation and performance in the sector. Specific research topics are identified.
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    Market liberalization in South African agriculture : did it lead to increased efficiency in the carbohydrate market?
    (Lit Verlag, 1996) Sartorius von Bach, Helmke Jens; Van Zyl, Johan; Van Schalkwyk, Herman Daniel; Van Rooyen, Johan; Mudimu, Godfrey D.; Mabeza-Chimedza, Ruvimbo; Kirsten, Johann F.
    The first chapter provides a brief look at the extent of market liberalization in the South African agricultural sector. It shows which events led to the abolishment and deregulation of a number of marketing schemes under the Marketing Act. The second chapter discusses the results of the elimination of black commercial agriculture on the development of a viable employment-intensive rural economy. It is essential to restructure the rural economy in order to increase incomes for the existing population and create employment for a considerable share of the future population. It is concluded that market assisted approaches have possibilities for playing a major role in any rural restructuring effort in South Africa.
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    South Africa
    (Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2004) Vink, Nick; Williams, Gavin; Anderson, Kym; johann.kirsten@up.ac.za; Kirsten, Johann F.
    This chapter outlines the wine industry in South Africa in terms of historical legacies and current production features. It examines how the political, social and economic changes in South Africa affect the situation and future of wine farmers and those involved in the futher processing, distribution and marketing of wine.
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    The farmer support programme in KaNgwane
    (Development Bank of Southern Africa, 1995) Sartorius von Bach, Helmke Jens; Van Zyl, Johan; Singini, Richard E.; Van Rooyen, Johan; johann.kirsten@up.ac.za; Kirsten, Johann F.
    These three chapters comprise of the interim evaluation results of the Farmer Support Programmes implemented by the Development Bank of Southern Africa. Three of the former homeland areas of South Africa (KaNgwane, Venda and Lebowa) are discussed.
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    South Africa: coping with structural changes
    (International Food Policy Research Institute, 2006) Liebenberg, Frikkie; Pardey, Philip G.; Alston, Julian M.; Piggott, Roley R.; johann.kirsten@up.ac.za; Kirsten, Johann F.
    This chapter presents South Africa's agricultural research and development policy within the historical framework of structural, institutional and political changes that took place during the 20th century. A brief overview of the agricultural sector and a review of the policy changes is provided to highlight the increased flexibility in input substitution, to which the research system has likely contributed. Thereafter an overview is provided of the overall science and technology policy and a detailed account of agricultural R&D policy focusing on the institutional structure, priority setting, sources of support, and agricultural R&D providers. The chapter concludes by discussing major lessons learned and summarizing the debate on a more sustainable national agricultural research system for the future.