Dataset on experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural livelihoods and farming in one village (104 households) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Household survey concerning rural South African smallholder households' experiences with the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on farming. The data consists of responses to six open questions from 104 households, which comprise all households in one village in the Eastern Cape province. The dataset includes information about gender and age of respondents. Some responses mention religious activities and health status. The questions concern experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic and experiences of how the pandemic impacted farming. The data was collected between March and May 2022.
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Citation and access
Citation and access
Data access level:
Creator/Principal investigator(s):
Research principal:
Principal's reference number:
- SLU.sol.2023.4.4.IÄ-20
Data contains personal data:
Yes
Type of personal data:
Interview responses regarding experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic, including gender and age of respondents. Some responses mention religious activities and health status.
Sensitive personal data:
Yes
Citation:
Language:
Method and outcome
Method and outcome
Unit of analysis:
Population:
All households in one village.
Time method:
Sampling procedure:
Description of sampling:
All households in one village, see description of the dataset.
Time period(s) investigated:
Number of individuals/objects:
104
Response rate/participation rate:
100%
Data format/data structure:
Data collection - Interview
Data collection - Interview
Mode of collection:
Interview
Description of the mode of collection:
interview with open questions
Time period(s) for data collection:
2022-03 - 2022-05
Data collector:
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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Sample size:
104
Number of responses:
104
Source of the data:
- Geographic area
Geographic coverage
Geographic coverage
Administrative information
Administrative information
Responsible department/unit:
Department of Urban and Rural Development
Contributor(s):
- Amanda Bengtsson - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences - Department of Urban and Rural Development
Commissioning organisation:
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Funding
Funding
Funding agency:
- The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT)
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Award title:
Changing patterns of smallholder farming in South Africa: Implications for livelihoods and food security
Funding information:
The funding was required through SASUF-South Africa Sweden University Forum funded by STINT.
Topic and keywords
Topic and keywords
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Publications
Publications
Citation:
Fischer, K. Mnukwa, N. & Bengtsson, A. The Covid pandemic, cultivation and livelihoods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Agrekon, DOI: 10.1080/03031853.2023.2288709
