Abstract

ZWANE, E.. The role of agricultural innovation system in sustainable food security. S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext. [online]. 2020, vol.48, n.1, pp.122-134. ISSN 2413-3221.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2020/v48n1a531.

Much has been discussed about the role of extension within the framework of assisting farmers to improve their productivities. 'Different Task Teams' focusing on environment and food have been established under the banner of the United Nations. In most cases, their membership is restricted to high level delegates such as heads of governments. This paper seeks to fill the gap in literature by discussing the role of Agricultural Innovations System, its meaning, and how it functions. It draws experience from a case study based in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, coordinated by Progress Milling. It specifically discusses the linkage of Agricultural Innovation System with food security. The paper concludes with a few recommendations such as the establishment of a mechanism to coordinate multiple stakeholders, the establishment of measures to stimulate collaboration amongst stakeholders, and to strengthen the development of innovation competence.

Keywords : Agriculture; Food security; ICT; Innovation system.

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