State and market led agricultural development policies are reviewed in terms of their success in addressing ‘low level equilibrium traps' that arise from coordination and transaction cost challenges in poor rural economies characterised by limited economic activity and exchange, seasonality,...

Efficient pre- and post-harvest services are essential if small farms in high potential areas are to intensify production, contribute to economic growth, and reduce poverty. They also matter if small farms in marginal areas are to manage their natural resource base, in the face of growing...