Title: Opportunities and challenges for smallholder success in peri-urban agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa

Authors: Pender, John

Place: [Washington, DC]

Publisher: IFPRI

Year: 2006

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Subject: Value Chains for Development

Keywords: agricultural development, small farms, urban areas, local food production, agricultural policy, technology transfer, africa south of sahara

Abstract: The silent revolution of peri-urban agriculture in Africa offers major opportunities for smallholders to improve incomes and livelihoods. A demand-driven model for technology development and transfer needs to be adopted.

URL: http://www.fara-africa.org/media/uploads/File/general_assembly_2007/subtheme_09/John_Pender_KNS.pdf

Document type: Portal