Tag: small farms

• Land tenure and international investments in agriculture : a report

  Abstract: Measures to strengthen local land rights in the face of global land grabbing include recognition of local land rights and devolution of land management responsibilities to local government, with accountability mechanisms, such as in Tanzania‘s Village Land Act of 1999, and in Senegal. Author(s): Source(s): , HLPE report; 2 56 p., ill., graphs, maps,…

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  January 1, 2011

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  Governance, land acquisition, land rights, land titles, Local Government, small farms

• Agrarian change below the radar screen : rising farmland acquisitions by domestic investors in west Africa : results from a survey in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger

  Abstract: The results of a 2010 survey on the acquisition of rural land by agro-investors in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are presented. It is argued that local and customary authorities, as well as farmer organizations need to screen intentions of presumed investors and build in safeguards. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Nelen, Joost; Traoré,…

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  benin, burkina faso, customary law, Governance, land acquisition, land rights, mali, niger, private sector, Public administration, small farms, social justice

• Agr[ar]ian change below the radar screen : rising farmland acquisitions by domestic investors in west Africa : what are the implications for food production and smallholder farming?

  Abstract: A 2010 survey in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger determined the scale of land acquisition by domestic investors in West Africa. Most acquisitions took place after 2000. Most investors are urban. Formal tenure on customary land is difficult. A move to involve smallholders should be encouraged. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Nelen, Joost; Traoré,…

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  agricultural land, food security, land acquisition, private sector, small farms, west africa

• Internal migration and rural service provision in northern Ghana

  Abstract: The effect of the level of district rural services on rural-urban migration was studied in Northern Ghana. It was found that rural service improvements aimed at reducing economic isolation can enhance labour mobility and free up on-farm labour for migration by lowering transaction costs. Author(s): Wouterse, Fleur Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 952 v,…

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  January 1, 2010

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  econometrics, employment, ghana, household surveys, internal migration, labour market, Local Government, public services, rural areas, rural-urban migration, small farms

• Of global concern : rural livelihood dynamics and natural resource governance

  Abstract: This book wants to create a better understanding of the global challenges faced by rural livelihoods that are intimately dependent on land and natural resources. This includes institutions, processes and developments at local, rural levels, among households, groups and communities. Author(s): Havnevik, Kjell; Negash, Tekeste; Beyene, Atakilte Source(s): , Sida studies; 16 263 p.,…

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  January 1, 2006

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  agricultural development, burkina faso, chile, colombia, ethiopia, food production, forest management, India, land reform, land rights, land tenure, Local Government, natural resources, rural development, small farms, sweden, tanzania, zimbabwe

• The changing role of agricultural extension in a global economy

  Abstract: This paper outlines the elements of a decentralized, market-driven extension strategy that has been tested and proven effective in increasing the income of small- and medium-scale farm households in China and India. Author(s): Swanson, Burton E. Source(s): , Seminal article series; Vol. 13, No. 3 17 p Seminal article series Vol. 13, No. 3…

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  agricultural extension, China, decentralization in government, development strategies, India, private sector, small farms

• Participatory research and development for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management : a sourcebook

  Abstract: Field-tested participatory research and development (PR&D) concepts and practices for practitioners, researchers, and academics are presented. Applications in sustainable crop and animal production from over 30 countries are described. Author(s): Gonsalves, Julian Source(s): , 3 vols, ill. Published: 2005 IDRC, Ottawa (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-55250-180-9/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84706-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

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  agricultural development, agricultural innovations, agricultural research, community participation, developing countries, environmental management, natural resources, small farms, technological change