Journal of Agriculture and Horticulture Research(JAHR)

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Zimbabwe

Publications

• Research Article   
  Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Agronomic Practices for Sustainable Horticulture: Lessons from Smallholder Communities in Mvurwi, Zimbabwe
  Author(s): Robert Chirima*
  
  Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe’s Mvurwi region have long relied on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) to sustain horticultural production. However, increasing climate variability, soil depletion, and market pressures have exposed the limitations of relying solely on traditional or modern agronomic approaches. This study addressed the gap by examining how integrating IKS with modern practices could promote sustainable horticulture. The research sought to determine how the blending of indigenous methods and scientific smallholder horticultural systems. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving 30 participants comprising elders, smallholder farmers, and local extension officers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observation. Thematic analysis was applied to identify key integration practices, while descri.. Read More»
  

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