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MKHWANAZI, L.V.; SHARAUNGA, S.  e  SWANEPOEL, J.W.. The Role of Training, Extension Service and Financial Instruments on the Profitability of Land Reform Farm Enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal. S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext. [online]. 2026, vol.54, n.2, pp.144-180. ISSN 2413-3221.  https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2026/v54n2a20868.

The training, extension service and financial instruments are critical tools for success through which knowledge and skills for farming are transferred in land reform. A farmer's level of education, farming competencies, membership in associations, and market linkages are auxiliary services that are also vital to profitability. Using Multinomial Logistic Regression and Chi-Square tests of independence, this study sought to evaluate the dependence of profit on skills, farmer support services, and financial instruments for sustained profitability. The data were collected from 262 land reform farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, using structured questionnaires. The data was analysed using the Multinomial Logistic Regression and Chi-square tests of independence, measuring the relationship between farmers'level of education, extension service, training, membership of organisations, payment period, off-take agreements, retention savings, credit access, market linkages and farmer competencies on farming skills for the success of enterprises through profit generation. The study found that Market Access (X₁), Market Source (X₂), Payment Period (X₄), Retention Savings (X₅), Level of Formal Education (X₆), Credit Access (X₈), Livestock Competency (X₁₂), Piggery Competency (X₁₃), Poultry Competency (X₁₄) and Training Received (X₁₆) have statistical significance in driving profit generated on farms. Policymakers should consider these factors when planning, implementing and developing interventions geared to enhance the profitability of enterprises in land reform.

Palavras-chave : Extension; Land Reform; Mentorship; Skills; Training.

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