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The Impact of Integrated Agricultural Research for Development on Collective Marketing among Smallholder Farmers of Southern Africa
Nyikahadzoi, Kefasi; Siziba, Shepherd; Mango, Nelson; … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and rural Development 3 (2013) 5, pp. 321-336
This article demonstrates how Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) impacts on collective marketing among smallholder farmers of southern Africa through increased crop productivity, yields and income. We use a quasi-experimental design to compare outcomes under IAR4D and under...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011279214
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Linking collective action to non-timber forest product market for improved local livelihoods: Challenges and opportunities
Komarudin, Heru; Siagian, Yuliana L.; Oka, Ngakan Putu - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2007
"The paper draws on findings from research in South Sulawesi and Jambi Provinces, Indonesia, looking at the role of collective action in helping two local community groups enhance their bargaining power vis a vis other market players (such as collectors, small- and large-scale industries) and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005113254
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Localizing demand and supply of environmental services: interactions with property rights, collective action and the welfare of the poor
Swallow, Brent; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth; van Noordwijk, Meine - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2005
smallholders as one of several potential sources of supply,sometimes directly competing against large landowners and public sector …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005101393
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The Impact of Integrated Agricultural Research for Development on Collective Marketing among Smallholder Farmers of Southern Africa
Nyikahadzoi, Kefasi; Siziba, Shepherd; Mango, Nelson; … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 043 (2014) 05
This article demonstrates how Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) impacts on collective marketing among smallholder farmers of southern Africa through increased crop productivity, yields and income. We use a quasi-experimental design to compare outcomes under IAR4D and under...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011167696
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The role of farmer organisations and researcher support in the inclusion of smallholders in quality pork supply chains in Vietnam
Binh, Vu Trong; Thai, Bui Thi; Quang, Hoang Vu; … - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2007
Replaced with revised version of paper 11/26/07.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005522504
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The six "ins" of climate-smart agriculture: Inclusive institutions for information, innovation, investment, and insurance:
Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela; Bernier, Quinn; Haglund, Eric - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
insurance to enable smallholders, women, and poor resource-dependent communities to adopt and benefit from CSA. We discuss the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010762168
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Credit constraints and smallholder maize production in Ghana
Awunyo-Vitor, Dadson; Al-Hassan, Ramatu M. - In: International Journal of Agricultural Resources, … 10 (2014) 3, pp. 239-256
and BrongAhafo Regions of Ghana. The study revealed that credit constraint has a dampening effect on input use and farm …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884838
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The Relevance of Certifications and Business Practices in Linking Smallholders and Large Agro-businesses in Sub-Sahara Africa
Kleemann, Linda - Institut für Weltwirtschaft (IfW) - 2015
-agro-business relationships and contract success. This is what this article does. Data of 386 smallholders in the pineapple export sector in Ghana …Smallholders often have to certify according to international standards and produce under contract for large agro … is analyzed quantitatively and enriched by a detailed case study of a large-scale agro-business in Ghana called Blues …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011272153
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The role of agriculture in development: Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa
Diao, Xinshen; Hazell, P.B.R.; Resnick, Danielle; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2007
"This report provides a nuanced perspective on debates about the potential for Africa's smallholder agriculture to stimulate growth and alleviate poverty in an increasingly integrated world. In particular, the paper synthesizes both the traditional theoretical literature on agriculture's role in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005037900
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The role of agriculture in development: implications for Sub-Saharan Africa
Diao, Xinshen; Hazell, Peter; Resnick, Danielle; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2006
"This paper provides a nuanced perspective on debates about the potential for Africa's smallholder agriculture to stimulate growth and alleviate poverty in an increasingly integrated world. In particular, the paper synthesizes both the traditional theoretical literature on agriculture's role in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005037950