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The Future of Smallholder Farming in Asia

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  • V. Ratna Reddy
    (Livelihoods and Natural Resources Management Institute)

  • Dil Rahut
    (Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI))

  • Tetsushi Sonobe
    (Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI))

Abstract

Smallholder farms are essential to food security, yet they struggle with limited access to natural, social, human, and financial capital. Across Asia, the consequences of neglecting agriculture are severe—not only threatening food security but also undermining economic stability. These risks are even more pressing in today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. Despite agriculture’s importance, macro indicators reveal a persistent shortfall in investment. The sector’s underperformance is driven not only by insufficient funding but also by inefficient resource allocation. Moreover, investments often fail to reach the most critical sub-sectors and components. This book explores how targeted policy reforms and strategic investments can empower farmers—especially smallholders—by making agriculture more viable and profitable. It emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen natural resources and advocates for nature-based solutions that enhance both sustainability and long-term farm resilience.

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  • V. Ratna Reddy & Dil Rahut & Tetsushi Sonobe (ed.), 2025. "The Future of Smallholder Farming in Asia," ADBI Books, Asian Development Bank Institute, number 34.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:adbook:0034
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