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Collective Action In Smallholder Organic Farming: A Study Of The Ezemvelo Farmers' Organization In Kwazulu‐Natal

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  • L Gadzikwa
  • Mc Lyne
  • Sl Hendriks

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This study analyses the Ezemvelo Farmers' Organisation (EFO), a certified organic smallholder group in KwaZulu‐Natal province (South Africa), as an institution to improve smallholder access to a niche market by reducing unit production and transaction costs in the supply chain. Using a multinomial logit model, results suggest that EFO is more likely to survive if it continues to secure fully subsidised information, transport, fencing, and certification services for its members, and if it improves the benefits of participating by synchronising harvest and delivery dates, negotiating price discounts for organic inputs, and by maintaining an office with telephone, fax and postal services.

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  • L Gadzikwa & Mc Lyne & Sl Hendriks, 2006. "Collective Action In Smallholder Organic Farming: A Study Of The Ezemvelo Farmers' Organization In Kwazulu‐Natal," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 74(2), pages 344-358, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:74:y:2006:i:2:p:344-358
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.2006.00070.x
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