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Musonza-PG.Pdf (1.076Mb) BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES FACED BY A1 FARMERS OF FAST TRACK LAND REFORM PROGRAMME: CASE STUDY OF DUNKERRY FARM, MATEPATEPA AREA IN BINDURA DISTRICT (2000-2014) BY MUSONZA EFFORT B1233404 A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND GOVERNANCE, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONORS DEGREE IN PEACE AND GOVERNCE DECEMBER 2015 1 i DECLARATION AND RELEASE FORM NAME OF AUTHOR: MUSONZA EFFORT STUDENT NUMBER: (B1233404) DISSERTATION TITLE: CHALLENGES FACED BY A1 FARMERS OF FAST TRACK LAND REFORM PROGRAMME, CASE STUDY OF DUNKERRY FARM, MATEPATEPA AREA IN BINDURA DISTRICT (2000- 2014). Degree Title : HBSC PEACE AND GOVERNANCE Year : 2015 I Musonza Effort studying HBSC Peace and Governance, cognizant of the facts that plagiarism is a serious academic offence and that falsifying information is a breach of ethics of the programme being undertaken by the student. I granted permission to the university to use this report for educational purposes. Permanent Home Address: Dombawera Primary School, P. Bag 800, Matepatepa Bindura Student Name ……………………………………………….. Signature ……………………………………………………… Date ……………………………………………………………. i APPROVAL FORM The undersigned certify that they read and recommend to the Bindura University of Science Education for acceptance. A dissertation entitled: Challenges faced by A1 farmers of Fast Track Land Reform Programme, case study of Dunkerry farm, Matepatepa area in Bindura District (2000-2014). Submitted by Musonza Effort in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Peace and Governance. Student Name …………………………….…… Date ……………………… Signature……..………………………………… Supervisor Name…………………………….… Date ……………………… Signature..……………………………….…….. Department Chairman Name…………………… Date………………………… Signature……...……………………………….... ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Several individuals contributed to the completion of this work. Their valuable contributions are sincerely acknowledged. First and foremost, my thanks go to Mr. Katsinde my lecturer and supervisor for the guidance he gave me during the research and writing of this study. I would also like to acknowledge the support of my fellow Peace and Governance students and my friends thank you for your help, ideas and encouraging words for the success of this research study. I would like to thank all those who in various capacities and at various times of my study helped me. iii DEDICATION I dedicate this dissertation to my beloved parent Mrs Musonza, may Lord richly bless you for the love and support, to press on even it was a hard fought war is deeply appreciated. To her I say thank you Mom. My brothers; Emmerson, Brian and Batsi you are very special to me and is thanked for being members of the family. I am forever indebted to you Mr & Mrs (Rev) Kaniwa (Sekuru and Gogo) and family for the love and support. May God bless you. Above all, I praise God the Almighty for granting me the opportunity to study Peace and Governance. I would like to thank His love and guidance as I wandered in the academic wilderness, arriving finally at this study. iv ACRONYMS AASR African Agricultural Status Report AGRIBANK Agricultural Development Bank of Zimbabwe BSAC British South Africa Company CHS Commission on Human Security FTLRP Fast Track Land Reform Programme FTLRP Fast Track Land Reform Programme GMB Grain Marketing Board GoZ Government of Zimbabwe NGOs Non-Governmental Organisations Zanu-PF Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front ZimVAC Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee v ABSTRACT The study aimed at disclosing the challenges faced by the beneficiaries of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme of 2000 specifically at Dunkerry farm in Matepatepa area. The study was to make an improved understanding on the causes of low agricultural production and the effects on the livelihoods of the society in Zimbabwe. Informing this research study was the Human Security Theory which linked previous research and present understanding of the study. The study was undertaken using the case study approach. The target population was 30 A1 farmers at Dunkerry Farm, an extension worker and AGRI bank officer. The study employed simple random sampling and purposive sampling technique. The data collection instruments were questionnaires and interviews. Data collected was presented and analyzed through tables and thematic analysis respectively. Results obtained showed that the A1 farmers at Dunkerry farm are facing a number of challenges which are lack of financial capital, lack access to inputs, less improved farming equipment and agricultural education. The fore named challenges, some are being influenced by unfairness distribution of government resources that is corruption and national economic crisis. The study findings showed that A1 farming industry is not being viable due to encountered challenges. This resulted on little contribution of A1 farming at national level on agricultural production, particularly food shortages at family level. Therefore, government and non-governmental effort is needed to address the challenges in order to totally transform the A1 farmer performance since they can make an impact at national agricultural level. vi Contents DECLARATION AND RELEASE FORM ............................................................................................. i APPROVAL FORM ............................................................................................................................... ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................................... iii DEDICATION ....................................................................................................................................... iv ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................................................... v ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................................................... vi CHAPTER 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background to the Study .............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Statement of the problem ............................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Aim of the study ........................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Research objectives ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.5 Research questions ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.6 Justification .................................................................................................................................. 3 1.7 Significance of the study .............................................................................................................. 4 1.8 Assumptions ................................................................................................................................. 4 1.9 Delimitation of the study ............................................................................................................. 4 1.10 Limitations of the study ............................................................................................................. 5 1.11 Key definition ............................................................................................................................ 5 1.12 Ethical consideration .................................................................................................................. 6 1.13 Chapter summary ....................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 8 2.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 8 2.1 Theoretical Framework ................................................................................................................ 8 2.1.1 Human Security .................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 Financial assistance .................................................................................................................... 10 2.3 Farming equipment .................................................................................................................... 12 2.4 Agricultural education. .............................................................................................................. 14 2.5 Government efforts to address challenges being faced by A1 farmers ...................................... 16 2.6 Summary .................................................................................................................................... 17 CHAPTER 3 .......................................................................................................................................
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