of their economies has occurred, a feature of which has been a decline in the relative contribution of agriculture to … keeping livestock mostly only hold a few head. Given the exit of farmers from agriculture, pressures are mounting for …

Secondary data are used to discuss and compare the consequences for agriculture of economic growth and transition in … decline in the relative contribution of agriculture to total employment and output. These changes are outlined. Significant … the exit of farmers from agriculture, pressures are mounting for increasing the size of agricultural units. This exit can …

experience of scaling up successful interventions in agriculture, rural development, and nutrition under five broad headings: (1 … Agriculture to Reduce Poverty and Hunger by Kevin Cleaver •Moving Local- and Community-Driven Development from Boutique to Large … Network: Expanding Rural Support Programs in South Asia by Henri Suter, Leanne Sedowski, and Joanne Trotter •SEWA: Supporting …

maize production in Asia, and derives R&D priorities for specific maize production environments and markets. Village … of marginal maize farmers in Asia. There is a growing trend towards commercializing and intensifying maize production …