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  • Development Studies
  • Sociology of Food

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  • Government-funded agricultural support programs, such as the Farmer Input Subsidy Program (FISP), provide essential inputs to small-scale farmers in Southern Africa.
  • These programs aim to reduce production costs and enhance agricultural productivity among vulnerable farming populations.
  • Concerns exist regarding the equitable distribution and effectiveness of these subsidies in achieving their stated goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze the Farmer Input Subsidy Program (FISP) in Southern Africa.
  • To examine the perspectives of rural women, specifically members of the Rural Women's Assembly (RWA), on FISP.
  • To investigate claims of agro-industry capture and the advancement of a green-revolution agenda by FISP.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of critiques and arguments presented by the Rural Women's Assembly (RWA).
  • Examination of the socio-political and economic implications of FISP in the Southern African context.
  • Review of literature on agricultural subsidies, green revolution strategies, and corporate influence in agriculture.

Main Results:

  • The FISP is perceived by rural women as being captured by global agro-industry interests.
  • Evidence suggests that the program may be advancing a green-revolution agenda, prioritizing certain agricultural models.
  • The program is seen as serving the interests of political elites and multinational corporations (MNCs) over small-scale farmers.

Conclusions:

  • The Farmer Input Subsidy Program (FISP) in Southern Africa requires critical re-evaluation regarding its beneficiaries and objectives.
  • There is a need to address the concerns of small-scale farmers, particularly rural women, regarding program capture and unintended consequences.
  • Alternative agricultural support strategies that genuinely empower small-scale farmers and promote sustainable practices should be explored.