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Backyard gardening in the face of exacerbating rates of hunger and poverty in South Africa

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  • Mafika Lubisi

    (University of Mpumalanga)

  • Mafikizolo Simelane

    (University of Mpumalanga, South Africa)

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Backyard gardening holds immense promise as a viable solution to combat the escalating rates of hunger and poverty in South Africa. This study examines the dynamics of backyard gardening, its significance, potential contributions to food security and the myriad challenges it faces. The literature review explores the diverse dimensions of backyard gardening drawing insights from scholarly research and policy documents. The study underscores the pivotal role of backyard gardening in addressing food security, enhancing nutrition and promoting socio-economic resilience within communities. However, significant barriers such as limited access to land, water scarcity and inadequate support structures pose formidable challenges to its widespread adoption and effectiveness. Analysing the legislative frameworks, policy landscape and organisational initiatives surrounding backyard gardening illuminates’ pathways for overcoming barriers and harnessing its transformative potential. Moreover, it underscores the importance of reimagining backyard gardening as a dynamic strategy for inclusive development, grounded in principles of equity, sustainability and community empowerment. Through strategic interventions aimed at promoting equitable land tenure, enhancing water resource management and fostering community capacity building, South Africa can leverage backyard gardening as a powerful tool in its quest for a more resilient and food-secure future. Key Words:Home gardening, urbanizing environment, food security

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  • Mafika Lubisi & Mafikizolo Simelane, 2024. "Backyard gardening in the face of exacerbating rates of hunger and poverty in South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 13(10), pages 62-67, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:13:y:2024:i:10:p:62-67
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i10.3406
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