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Multifunctionality and socio-economic sustainability of farms: the case of horticulture in Cameroon

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  • Archimède Mbogning Genang
  • Hilaire Nkengfack
  • Armand Gilbert Noula

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This paper examines the relationship between multifunctionality and agricultural sustainability using horticultural farms in Cameroon as a case study. To do so, we adopt a methodology that combines analytical and systemic approaches. Our results show that the horticultural farms surveyed are variously multifunctional but all contribute to food security and generate income. However, only 7.6% of these farms are economically and socially sustainable. Multifunctionality thus appears to be a necessary but not sufficient condition for sustainability. Finally, an improvement in the positive intra- and inter-dimensional influences of multiple functions on farm performance as well as a better cohesion between the elements of the farming system will significantly improve their sustainability.

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  • Archimède Mbogning Genang & Hilaire Nkengfack & Armand Gilbert Noula, 2022. "Multifunctionality and socio-economic sustainability of farms: the case of horticulture in Cameroon," International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 18(3), pages 219-245.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijarge:v:18:y:2022:i:3:p:219-245
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