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Transformations in Agriculture and their Implications for Rural Development

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  • Hazell, Peter B.R.

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The paper reviews the implications for rural development of current transformations in agriculture. It first identifies some of the driving forces - in addition to the impact of rising incomes in some but not all developing countries - behind the transformation process: changing market chains, shifts in public policy, OECD agricultural policies and HIV/AIDS. It then discusses some strategic issues for assisting the rural sector and small farms in developing countries: increasing the productivity of food staples, diversification into higher value products, organizing small farmer for marketing, agricultural services, non-farm opportunities and migration and targeting the vulnerable. It emphasizes the need for integrated interventions if small farm development is to offer a viable pro-poor option for agricultural development.

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  • Hazell, Peter B.R., 2007. "Transformations in Agriculture and their Implications for Rural Development," eJADE: electronic Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Agricultural and Development Economics Division (ESA), vol. 4(01), pages 1-19.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ejade1:112592
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.112592
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    1. Diao, Xinshen & Hazell, Peter B. R. & Resnick, Danielle & Thurlow, James, 2006. "The role of agriculture in development: implications for Sub-Saharan Africa," DSGD discussion papers 29, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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    3. Diao, Xinshen & Hazell, Peter B.R. & Resnick, Danielle & Thurlow, James, 2006. "The role of agriculture in development implications for Sub-Saharan Africa," DSGD Discussion Papers 55405, CGIAR, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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