What type of study is this?

This is a Mixed-Methods study (also classified as: Qualitative Study).

What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the impacts of drought and floods on agricultural water availability and productivity in smallholder farms.

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Research reveals floods and drought hinder water access and productivity in smallholder farms, suggesting improved support is vital.

To examine the impacts of drought and floods on agricultural water availability and productivity in smallholder farms.
Concurrent mixed-methods approach adopted
Data collected through survey of 100 smallholder farmers
Focus group discussions with 37 smallholder farmers
Semi-structured interviews with 13 key informants
Farmers perceived drought (33.1%) and floods (29.1%) reduced water access
Droughts dried up water sources and floods damaged infrastructure
57% of farmers lacked a coping strategy
37% reported no adaptation strategy
Limited institutional support received by farmers

Mashile et al. (2025) studied this question.

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