Assessment of agricultural training needs a case study of unisa urban agriculture community engagement project in katlehong township
M. M. S. Maake, C. A. Mbajiorgu, D. P. Malatji, E. L. Udeh, M. J. Mamashila, Noluyolo Nogemane, N. A. Sebola, Portia Mamothaladi Moshidi, S. Mbizeni, U. V. Ogugua, P. N. Kayoka-Kabongo, France Phiri
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A survey of 61 participants (mostly women, aged 18-92, mean age 49) in the University of South Africa (UNISA) Community Engagement project in Katlehong township, Gauteng province, South Africa, was analyzed with SPSS descriptive statistics, Chi-square and Friedman tests. Most participants relied on government social grants and seasonal employment, and over 75% were engaged in agricultural activities (72.1% vegetable cultivation, 11.5% field crops, 9.8% poultry). Education, age and gender significantly influenced participation, and training preferences ranked animal production (layers and broilers, mean rank 2.39 and 2.55) and vegetable production (mean rank 1.36) highest.