I'm a researcher and academic in the field of agricultural economics, with a focus on rural development, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods. I published several papers on these topics and I am affiliated with the University of Limpopo and the University of Fort Hare. My research has explored the livelihood strategies and opportunities of rural households, the impact of irrigation on agricultural productivity, and the factors influencing the adoption of improved maize varieties by small-scale farmers as well as climate Smart Agriculture adoption perceptions of smallholder farmers.