Database research record2021·South Africa (Johannesburg)
Sustainable Social Entrepreneurship Models for Urban Agribusiness Initiatives in Johannesburg
Michael Rudolph, Madimetja Antony Mello, Evans Muchesa
Journal of food security
Urban Farm DB summary
This study aimed to develop a sustainable social entrepreneurship model for urban farming initiatives in Johannesburg. Through a literature review and qualitative interviews with experts, findings highlighted several important challenges that limited urban smallholder farmers' ability to ensure the financial viability and sustainability of their farming initiatives. These challenges included limited accessibility to farming land, markets, funding, and knowledge regarding setting up and managing small agri-businesses.