Agro-Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands

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Synopsis
There is an urgent need to increase agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa in a sustainable and economically-viable manner. Transforming risk-averse smallholders into business-oriented producers that invest in producing surplus food for sale provides a formidable challenge, both from a technological and socio-political perspective. This book addresses the issue of agricultural intensification in the humid highland areas of Africa – regions with relatively good agricultural potential, but where the scarce land resources are increasingly under pressure from the growing population and from climate change. In addition to introductory and synthesis chapters, the book focuses on four themes: system components required for agricultural intensification; the integration of components at the system level; drivers for adoption of technologies towards intensification; and the dissemination of complex knowledge. It provides case studies of improved crop and soil management for staple crops such as cassava and bananas, as well as examples of how the livelihoods of rural people can be improved. The book provides a valuable resource for researchers, development actors, students and policy makers in agricultural systems and economics and in international development. It highlights and addresses key challenges and opportunities that exist for sustainable agricultural intensification in the humid highlands of sub-Saharan Africa.
Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
336 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781136292262
Related ISBNs:
9780415532730, 9780203114742
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Selection and editorial matter, Bernard Vanlauwe, Piet van Asten and Guy Blomme
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Technology, Earth Sciences
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Bernard Vanlauwe
Edited by:
Piet van Asten
Edited by:
Guy Blomme

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