Livelihoods on the Edge without a Safety Net: The Case of Smallholder Crop Farming in North-Central Namibia

Semi-arid Namibia is marginal for agricultural production. Low soil fertility combined with low and variable rainfall restrict the livelihoods of smallholder farmers who often struggle to produce enough food. Although historically, communities have adopted a number of coping mechanisms, climate chan...

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Main Authors: Dian Spear, Angela Chappel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Land
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/7/3/79