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Brilliantly written and well-grounded in real life examples, this
collection of research papers explores in a concise form the role
family farming has played in addressing one of the pressing
challenges of our age—reducing hunger."" — Dr. Daniel Ruiz de
Garibay Asia-Pacific Sector Coordinator, World Rural Forum.
""Family farms produce the majority of Asia’s food using, on
average, a hectare of land or less a piece. As populations grow,
living standards rise, and as populations migrate into cities from
rural areas, they will be under more pressure than ever to improve
their yields and to withstand climactic and market shocks. At IFAD,
we invest in these smallholder and family farms because we have
seen, over and over again, that it is possible for them to meet
these challenges. Family farming has proven its potential to be an
efficient, lucrative, and environmentally sound business. This
publication provides a fresh and much-welcomed perspective on how
we can better ensure that the business of family farming sustains
inclusive rural development for generations to come."" - Dr. Hoonae
Kim Director, Asia and the Pacific Region, International Fund for
Agricultural Development (IFAD), Rome.
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