Food insecurity and the weak position of smallholders in food value chains are key
challenges in many low-and middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In order to …

Building on existing literature and the analysis of a portfolio of development projects (past
and under implementation), this paper reviews the evolution of water user associations …

This study assessed the factors determining farmers' membership of dairy cooperatives in
Thailand using primary data acquired from 385 randomly selected dairy farmers in central …

Despite the significant roles of farmer groups in collective action for production and
marketing of organic paddy, limited literature has studied the farmer-level determinants of …

An objective interpersonal comparison of wellbeing requires that people's capabilities are
considered. This paper operationalises Sen's capability concept in maize-based farming …

Climate change is challenging agricultural productivity, especially in Africa. Adoption of
improved or diverse seed varieties is a promising strategy to achieve increased yields …

Asset development is a crucial tactic for advancing social and economic development in
Southern Africa. But until now, there has not been any solid evidence of how asset-building …

This study analyzed the impact of adoption of artificial pollination on productivity, income,
poverty and food security among cocoa farmers in Ghana. Primary data was collected from …

Since China's reform and opening-up in 1978, the income of rural residents has increased
when compared with that of urban residents. However, the income growth rate of farmers is …

Human capital (HC) plays an important role in modern agriculture. The difference in
efficiency of assets explains only about a half of the economic performance of agricultural …