The Effects Of Climate Variability On Women Small-Holder Farmers. Case Study: Zindowemberengwa 2000-2013

Table of Contents

Declaration form.....................................................................................................i

Dedication..............................................................................................................ii

Acknowledgements................................................................................................iii

Acronyms..............................................................................................................iv

Introduction............................................................................................................1

Background to Study...............................................................................................2

Statement of Problem...............................................................................................5

Research Objectives.................................................................................................6

Research Questions..................................................................................................6

Conceptual Framework............................................................................................7

Literature Review....................................................................................................9

Justification of the Study........................................................................................14

Methodology.........................................................................................................15

Delimitation..........................................................................................................16

Limitations............................................................................................................17

Ethical Considerations.............................................................................................18

Chapter 1: An Overview of Climate Variability in Zimbabwe................................20

Conclusion..............................................................................................................33

Chapter 2: Climate Variability and Women Small Holder Farmers in Zindowe-

                  Mberengwa...........................................................................................34

Conclusion..............................................................................................................48

Chapter 3: Moving Towards Enhanced Agricultural Production............................49

Conclusion..............................................................................................................58

General Conclusion..................................................................................................60

Bibliography............................................................................................................63

Appendix.................................................................................................................69