This book critically re-examines the currently dominant paradigm of agricultural development policy from historical and comparative perspectives. Examining the

This volume sets out a strategy for raising rural incomes which emphasises the creation of diversified rural economies with opportunities within and outside agr

This collection of studies on the politics of agricultural development in regions of Asia and Africa emphasizes the need for steady and significant increases in

Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the cont

The world's demand for food is expected to double within the next 50 years, while the natural resources that sustain agriculture will become increasingly scarce