Title:

Adaptive livelihood strategies employed by farmers to close the food gap in semi-arid south eastern
Zimbabwe.

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The Focus and the description of the study :

This study focuses on how rural households in dry areas of southern Africa respond to drought. They
categorize households into three types: those relying on cattle, crops, or non-farming activities. The
research shows that each group has specific ways of coping with drought, like trading livestock. They
suggest that policies promoting cross-border livestock trading and better market setups can help protect
wildlife and improve local livelihoods in the region.

How is it related to the study? :

In the literature, they explore how rural households adapt to drought and the specific strategies
employed by different types of households. Livestock and cross-border trading were highlighted as
important coping strategies. In the researcher’s study, the focus is on how livestock farmers adapt to
changing climate conditions, which can include droughts as well. The connection lies in the common
theme of adaptation to environmental challenges, with a specific emphasis on livestock-related
activities.

Research Gap:

While both studies revolve around climate-related challenges and adaptation strategies, the first study
is more specific in examining drought adaptation among a broader set of rural households, whereas the
second study narrows its focus to the specific context of livestock farming and climate change
adaptation, which can encompass various climate-related challenges beyond just drought.