ABSTRACT
In the preceding two chapters we have illustrated the importance of international and national policies in the promotion of sustainable development. Indeed, it could be argued that without such policies in place there is little chance of sustainable agriculture being achieved. No amount of research and appropriate extension will persuade farmers to conserve resources if powerful economic incentives are driving them in the other direction. Nevertheless, sustainable agriculture ultimately depends on the individual, day-to-day actions of millions of farmers and their families, pursuing a variety of strategies aimed at securing their livelihoods.
