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Effects of wildlife crop raiding on the livelihoods of arable farmers in Khumaga, Boteti sub-district, Botswana

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  • Kenalekgosi Gontse
  • Joseph E. Mbaiwa
  • Olekae Tsompi Thakadu

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Human–wildlife interaction in Boteti district, Botswana is critical. Wild animals destroy agricultural products and threaten human lives. This paper, therefore, assesses the economic effects of wildlife crop raiding on the livelihoods of arable farmers in Khumaga, Boteti sub-district, Botswana. A total of 119 arable farmers were interviewed using open and closed-ended structured questionnaires in this study. Key informant interviews were also conducted through purposive selection. Findings indicate that wild animals destroy agricultural production at Khumaga leading to food insecurity; sometimes farmers can lose the entire field in single elephant crop raiding. The elephant (Loxodonta africana) was reported by respondents to be a problem animal. In conclusion, decision-makers should ensure that farmers at Khumaga are protected and inducted with mitigation strategies that are effective against wildlife to improve arable farmer’s livelihoods and conservation efforts at Khumaga village and in Botswana.

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  • Kenalekgosi Gontse & Joseph E. Mbaiwa & Olekae Tsompi Thakadu, 2018. "Effects of wildlife crop raiding on the livelihoods of arable farmers in Khumaga, Boteti sub-district, Botswana," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(6), pages 791-802, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:35:y:2018:i:6:p:791-802
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2018.1495061
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    1. Nicoli Nattrass, 2021. "Differentiation in Economic Costs and Returns from Living with Wildlife in Namibian Community Conservancies," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 89(2), pages 282-300, June.

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