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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Coping Strategies by Small-Scale Farmers in Gauteng Province During COVID-19 Lockdowns
C.B. Sibiya
L.M. Maesela
G.M. Senyolo
M.A. Ramashala
Abstract
In April 2020, lockdown constraints started to interfere with other operational activities, including production and distribution processes, which negatively affected the economy. All economic activities were affected by the resultant economic recession, impacting the supply and demand of agricultural commodities. The purpose of this study was to determine factors affecting the decision to use coping strategies and coping strategies by small-scale farmers in Gauteng Province during the lockdown restrictions. Simple random sampling was used to collect data from 132 small-scale farmers using an online survey from January to February 2023. The study used probit and multinomial logit regression models to analyse the data. The results show that 40% of small-scale farmers were able to use coping strategies such as government support, farmer support, and loan access during lockdown restrictions. The decision to use the coping strategies is influenced by gender and support services such as market access and market information. In addition, government and farmer coping strategy choices were influenced by the age of the farmer, the number of farm workers, lockdown impact, market access, and market information access. Governments should invest in rural infrastructure, market access platforms, and digital tools to provide real-time information, while also offering targeted training for both older and younger farmers to enhance adaptability in times of crisis.
