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To investigate the market access challenges faced by smallholder farmers in South Africa and their impact on food security.

May 24, 2026Open Access

South African rural smallholder farmers lack market access, affecting food security (unlocking market access potential for rural smallholder farmers to boost food security in South Africa)

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To investigate the market access challenges faced by smallholder farmers in South Africa and their impact on food security.
Analysis of challenges faced by smallholder farmers in market access.
Examination of implications for food security in South Africa.
Assessment of nutritional issues related to food availability.
Smallholder farmers encounter significant barriers that limit their market access.
Despite food availability, many South Africans suffer from nutrition-related issues like obesity and undernourishment.
Smallholder farmers contribute to one-third of South Africa's food supply yet face severe infrastructural constraints.

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Policy brief explores market access barriers affecting food security for smallholder farmers, highlighting critical implications.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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