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Sugar production dynamics in Zimbabwe: an analysis of contract farming at Hippo Valley

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This article examines the nature of contractual relations between sugar outgrowers (contract farmers) and Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe (THZ). Drawing from a research study conducted at Hippo Valley Estate, using a mixed-methods approach, findings reveal asymmetrical power relations in favour of THZ as reflected by its domination in price determination, monopsony control and risk sharing. Despite radicalisation and attempts by the state to curb the powers of international finance, the article argues that monopoly capital continues to wield significant control in Zimbabwe, leading to growing farmer indebtedness. Thus, the state–capital alliance presents a stumbling block for accumulation by sugar outgrowers.

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  • Freedom Mazwi, 2020. "Sugar production dynamics in Zimbabwe: an analysis of contract farming at Hippo Valley," Review of African Political Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 47(166), pages 568-584, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:revape:v:47:y:2020:i:166:p:568-584
    DOI: 10.1080/03056244.2020.1832022
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    1. Freedom Mazwi & Rangarirai G. Muchetu & George T. Mudimu, 2021. "Revisiting the Trimodal Agrarian Structure as a Social Differentiation Analysis Framework in Zimbabwe: A Study," Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy, Centre for Agrarian Research and Education for South, vol. 10(2), pages 318-343, August.
    2. Walter Chambati & Freedom Mazwi, 2022. "“The Land Belongs to Us†: Ethnic Claims Over Land During Zimbabwe’s Land Reforms," Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy, Centre for Agrarian Research and Education for South, vol. 11(1), pages 85-111, April.

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