Dankwa, K.B.Sartorius von Bach, Helmke JensVan Zyl, JohanKirsten, Johann F.2007-05-112007-05-111992-12Dankwa, K.B., Sartorius von Bach, H.J., Van Zyl, J. & Kirsten, J.F. (1992). Expenditure patterns of agricultural households in Lebowa and Venda: effects of the Farmer Support Programme on food security. Agrekon, 31(4), 222-227. [http://www.aeasa.org.za]0303-1853http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2368For more information on the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa or subscription to Agrekon, visit http://www.aeasa.org.zaThe specific objective of this paper is to determine expenditure patterns of rural households with a view to evaluating factors which make households more food secured. Expenditure patterns of households participating in the Farmer Support Programme of DBSA were analysed and compared with non-participants in two areas, Lebowa and Venda. It is evident from the results of this study that a high proportion of rural households in Lebowa and Venda is food insecured. Results also show that the provision of support services to subsistence farmers will help alleviate food insecurity.1474401 bytesapplication/pdfenAEASAFood securityExpenditure patternsFarmer Support ProgrammeRural householdsAgricultural development projects -- South AfricaPostprint Article