| ID | 130303 |
| Title Proper | Transforming research and development practice to support agroecological intensification of smallholder farming |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Nelson, Rebecca ; Coe, Richard |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Millions of smallholder farmers face the daunting challenge of sustaining or improving productivity in the face of rising input costs, limited access to input and output markets, climate vagaries, and depleted natural resources. These farmers' objectives and circumstance are diverse, varying with both their biophysical environments and their socioeconomic and cultural context. Agroecological intensification (AEI), or the integration of agroecological principles into farm and system management can improve the performance of agriculture-"performance" being locally defined and potentially including productivity, nutrition, resilience, and sustainability. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of International Affairs Vol.67, No.2; Spring-Summer 2014: p.107-127 |
| Journal Source | Journal of International Affairs Vol.67, No.2; Spring-Summer 2014: p.107-127 |
| Key Words | Daunting Challenge ; Agricultural Productivity ; Human Nutrition ; Economic Resilience ; Environmental Sustainability ; System Management ; Farm Management ; Climate Vagaries ; Climate Change ; Agroecological Principles ; Agroecological Intensification - AEI ; Information and Communication Technology - ICT ; Socioeconomic Context ; Cultural Context ; Smallholder Farming ; Biophysical Environments ; Food Security ; Agriculture Policy |