Concentrates on the black smallholder farming sector. Policy objectives should include:Resource Conserving Technologies: re-orientation away from large scale farmers, consideration of goals other than high input/output (risk management, labour input, gender). More participatory methods in areas such as soil conservationSustaining local institutions: capacity building for farmers associations; partnership links between smallholder farmers and service providersCreating an Enabling Environment: increase in capacity and practical experience at all levels, especially for those smallholders benefiting from the land reform programme better access to input and marketing services; extension of credit to smallholdersMakes recommendations for reorganisation of extension services, farmer involvement in research, land reform, incentives for soil/water conservation, NGO involvement, community participation, training, coordination.
Auteurs et éditeurs
N. Oettle
S. Fakir
W. Wentzel
S. Giddings
M. Whiteside
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