Indigenous Agricultural Revolution Ecology and Food Production in West Africa
Synopsis
Originally published in 1985, this book argues forcefully and practically for new relationship between science and the small farmer. It advocates scientific research seeking out changes which are already taking place within the smallholder farming sector and building on local initiatives. Drawing on his experience of West Africa, the author demonstrates that many of the most successful innovations in food-crop production during the 20th century have indigenous roots and that there should therefore be less emphasis on ‘teaching’ farmers how to farm and more emphasis on how to foster and support local adaptation and inventiveness. This book will be of interest to students of agriculture, environmental studies and rural development as well as those working with relief and development agencies.Book details
- Series:
- Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use (Book 21)
- Author:
- Paul Richards
- ISBN:
- 9781000865110
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781003383734, 9781032469096, 9781032468976
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2023-07-25
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 1985
- Copyright by:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Politics and Government