1st Edition

Indigenous Agricultural Revolution Ecology and Food Production in West Africa

By Paul Richards Copyright 1985
194 Pages
by Routledge

194 Pages
by Routledge

194 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

 

Biography

Paul Richard is Professor Emeritus of Technology and Agrarian Development at Wageningen University, The Netherlands.