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dc.contributor.advisorDavis, Jason-
dc.contributor.advisorReddy, Maliga-
dc.contributor.authorThabethe, Geli Sharonen_US
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-27T09:09:24Z-
dc.date.available2022-09-27T09:09:24Z-
dc.date.issued2022-03-
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10321/4278-
dc.descriptionDissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Management Sciences: Public Administration, Durban University of Technology, 2022.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe role and benefit of water to human life and the production environment cannot be over-emphasised hence it is one of the most valuable resources. The objective of the study was to identify the water conservation techniques used in the Umgababa community, to determine if the water conservation techniques used are adaptable, to determine the extent of adaptability of the water conservation techniques used in the Umgababa community. In addition, the study sought to recommend guidelines for sustainable water conservation techniques. Farmers in rural areas face even serious due to the inadequate supply of water, as well as a host of other service delivery challenges. This study assessed the farmers’ perceptions of water conservation with a focus on the Umgababa community in KwaZulu-Natal. A mixed-method approach was employed for the study. Sixty-one (61) respondents completed the questionnaires while three (3) interviewees participated in the semi-structured interview. The data was analysed both descriptively and inferentially, while thematic analysis was used in evaluating the transcribed feedback from the interviewees. The study revealed that the farmers have a positive perception of water conservation techniques and that basic water conservation techniques, such as the use of JoJo tanks and boreholes are currently in place. Even though the existing techniques are sustainable, not much focus has been given to other sophisticated water conservation methods that could be implemented in Umgababa. It was further revealed that the existing public awareness and education campaigns should be continued, to change residents’ existing water conservation behaviours and culture.en_US
dc.format.extent154 p.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectFarmersen_US
dc.subjectWater conservationen_US
dc.subjectPerceptionen_US
dc.titleAn investigation of farmer's perception of water conservation : a case study of Umgababa community municipalityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.description.levelMen_US
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/4278-
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