Questionnaire for Plant Production (Brinjal and Granadilla Farmers)
Farmer's Name: Mr. Myeza Ayanda
Farm Name: Siyavuna
Date of Interview: 02 April 2025
For Brinjal (Eggplant) Farmers:
1. Why did you choose brinjal as your crop?
Due to high demand in local markets, especially during winter.
2. What specific environmental conditions make your farm ideal for growing
brinjal?
The farm has well-drained loamy soil which is suitable for brinjal cultivation.
3. Are there any common diseases that affect your brinjal crops? If yes, which
ones?
Yes, Verticillium Wilt and Phomopsis Blight.
4. How do you manage or prevent these diseases?
I practice crop rotation, remove infected plants, sterilize the soil, and apply
fungicides.
5. What pests affect your brinjal crops, and how do you control them?
Aphids and Fruit Borers. I use neem oil, biological controls like ladybugs, and
remove affected fruits.
6. What are the main challenges you face in growing brinjal?
Managing pest infestations and preventing disease outbreaks to avoid yield
losses.
Farmer's Name: Mrs. Jamie
Farm Name: Sweet Harvest Farm (Esizayo Organics)
Date of Interview: 02 April 2025
For Granadilla Farmers:
7. Why did you choose granadilla as your crop?
It thrives in this area’s moderate climate with good rainfall and is easy to
manage on a small scale.
8. What are the environmental conditions on your farm that make it suitable
for growing granadilla?
The farm has a moderate climate, sufficient rainfall, and suitable soil for
trellising.
9. Are there any diseases that commonly affect your granadilla crops?
Yes, Fusarium Wilt and Brown Spot Disease.
10. What methods do you use to manage these diseases?
I use resistant rootstocks, practice field sanitation, apply copper-based
sprays, and prune regularly.
11. What insects or pests affect your granadilla crops, and how do you control
them?
Passionvine Hopper and Fruit Flies. I control them through pruning, baiting,
and using insecticidal soap.
12. What are the challenges you face when farming granadilla?
Pest and disease management and maintaining fruit quality for market
standards.
Questionnaire for Animal Production (Sheep Farm)
Manager's Name: Mrs. Luthulik
Farm Name: Bhiniva Livestock Farm
Date of Visit: 02 April 2025
1. What breed of sheep are you farming with?
Dohne Merino
2. How did you decide on this breed?
It’s a dual-purpose breed (meat and wool), adaptable, and has excellent
mothering abilities.
3. What diseases affect the sheep on your farm?
Pulpy Kidney, Sheep Scab, and Blue Tongue.
4. How do you manage and control these diseases?
By vaccinating lambs, dipping sheep regularly, and controlling insect vectors.
5. What are the symptoms of these diseases?
Pulpy Kidney: Sudden death, bloating, staggering.
Sheep Scab: Itching, wool loss, skin crusts.
Blue Tongue: Swollen tongue, fever, nasal discharge.
6. What impact do these diseases have on the farm’s productivity and income?
They reduce flock size, increase medical expenses, lower wool and meat
quality, and affect income.
7. Are there any social impacts of the diseases (e.g., stress, additional labor)?
Yes, there’s increased stress on workers, more workload, and reputation
damage due to frequent disease outbreaks.
8. How do you ensure that the sheep stay healthy and productive?
Through regular vaccinations, good nutrition, hygiene, and early disease
detection.
