Agricultural water access conflicts among smallholder farmers in the Western Cape, South Africa

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Qualitative analysis reveals resource conflicts in smallholder farming, highlighting historical injustices and climate change impacts.

Water access disparities among smallholder farmers lead to ongoing resource conflicts and socioeconomic challenges.
The study analyzed narratives from 119 individual interviews and 51 focus group discussions, revealing significant barriers to water access.
Using a qualitative-exploratory framework, the research examined how historical injustices and inadequate infrastructure affect water governance.
The findings suggest that equitable water allocation mechanisms and community-based governance could mitigate conflicts and enhance sustainability.

Ncube et al. (2025) studied this question.

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