Achieving SDG2 (zero hunger) in a situation of rapid global population growth requires a
continued focus on food production. Farming not merely needs to sustainably produce …

Most food in sub-Saharan Africa is produced on small farms. Using large datasets from
household surveys conducted across many countries, we find that the majority of farms are …

Agriculture in Africa is expected to meet the dual objectives of providing food and helping
people to escape poverty. African agriculture is dominated by smallholdings and donors …

For economic development to succeed in Africa in the next 50 years, African agriculture will
have to change beyond recognition. Production will have to have increased massively, but …

National food security in countries of sub-Saharan Africa requires an abundant supply of
cheap and nutritious food for the burgeoning population. At the same time agriculture is a …

Farms less than two hectares constitute most farm holdings in Africa. Most of these farms are
operated by rural smallholder farmers who are dependent on agriculture for their economic …

Despite the achievements of smallholders in Asia during the green revolution, there is
scepticism that Africa's smallholders—who dominate the farm area in most countries—can …

Agriculture remains the mainstay of most economies in Africa, accounting for 37% of gross
domestic product (GDP), nearly 60% of export earnings, and over 76% of employment. Over …

Improving the productivity of smallholder farms in Sub-Saharan Africa offers the best chance
to reduce poverty among this generation of rural poor by building on the few resources …

Food Crop Production by Smallholder Farmers in Southern Africa: Challenges and
Opportunities for Improvement evaluates traditional cultivation practices used by smallholder …