South African Agriculture at the Crossroads: An Empirical Analysis of Efficiency, Technoloby and Productivity

by Colin G. Thirtle, Johan Van Zyl (Editor), Nick Vink (Editor)

This book examines the current state of South African agriculture and makes attempts at reform in context by looking at the past. It begins by explaining the historical process, which led to a dualistic agricultural sector, and the current policy process that attempts to resolve the inequalities and distortions. The policy discussion draws on the main part of the book, which is an empirical investigation of the measurement and explanation of efficiency and productivity change, which depend on technologies developed by R & D.

330 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000