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Empowering Smallholder Farmers Through Community-Based Marketing Initiatives in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture
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Author(s): Tendai Kaponda (Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China)and Option Takunda Chiwaridzo (University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 27
Source title:
Emerging Technologies and Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jabulani Garwi (University of the Free State, South Africa), Reason Masengu (Middle East College, Muscat, Oman)and Option Takunda Chiwaridzo (University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4864-2.ch006
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Abstract
This review paints a nuanced picture of community-based marketing initiatives (CBMIs) in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and South Africa, highlighting their potential to empower smallholder farmers and contribute to sustainable agriculture. Diverse organisational structures, from centralised models offering efficiency to decentralised ones fostering ownership, provide pathways to market access, fair prices, and reduced dependence on intermediaries. Initiatives like Mbare Musika Market, Blantyre Farmers Market, and Farm in the Veld exemplify this potential, connecting farmers directly to consumers and promoting sustainable practices. Beyond economics, CBMIs foster knowledge sharing, community engagement, and a sense of ownership. This collaborative spirit empowers not just individuals but entire communities. However, challenges like fluctuating demand and regulatory hurdles persist. The road ahead requires continued research, investment, and support, but the potential rewards—thriving farmers, resilient communities, and a flourishing food system—make it a pursuit worth striving for.
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