ABSTRACT
This volume reviews recent research on effective support to improve smallholder livelihoods. After discussing the economics of smallholder farming, Part 1 reviews ways of improving access to resources such as seeds, tools and expertise for soil health improvement and integrated pest management (IPM) as well as mechanisation. Part 2 discusses ways of improving support services such as farmer organisations, public sector and commercial extension services as well as the use of digital technologies to support particular groups such as female smallholders. Part 4 discusses ways of improving smallholder access to markets, including the role of both the private and public sectors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|64 pages
Understanding smallholder farming
part 2|149 pages
Agricultural production
chapter Chapter 5|23 pages
Tools for pest and disease management by stakeholders: a case study on Plantwise
part 3|121 pages
Access to finance and information
chapter Chapter 9|21 pages
Strengthening public-sector extension systems for smallholder farmers in Kenya
part 4|88 pages
Access to value chains