Family farming first
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Abstract:
Family farming, commonly considered old-fashioned and unable to respond effectively to market opportunities, is gaining recognition as a viable model for the future of agriculture. Yet, many maintain that only large-scale farming can sustain agricultural productivity in a global market and that a reliance on small-scale production will prevent farming communities from growing their way out of poverty. Politicians prefer land concentration and agriculture for export to achieve economies of scale. This article discusses family farming.
Authors:
Gopal, K.S.
,
Gueye, B.
,
Petersen, P.
,
Ugas, R.
,
Walsum, E. van
Category:
General
Serial number:
17
ISSN:
[1874-2033]
Journal:
The Broker
Keywords:
agriculture
,
poverty
,
family
Language:
eng
Organization:
The Broker
Year:
2009
Right:
© 2009 IDP. This article has been licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported license.
Subject:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Start Page:
3
Title:
Family farming first