| Agricultural Diversification and Smallholders in South Asia Contributor(s): Joshi, P. K. (Editor), Gulati, Ashok (Editor), Cummings, Ralph, Jr. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 8171885519 ISBN-13: 9788171885510 Publisher: Academic Foundation OUR PRICE: $75.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2007 Annotation: Investigating the rapidly unfolding pro-poor opportunities in South Asia, this extensively researched analysis provides a range of information detailing the advancements that have spurred from new lifestyles, increased income, spreading urbanization, and expanding globalization. These experts examine the changing dietary patterns--from staple food grains to high-value commodities such as fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, eggs, and fish--of the poor and rich and the rural and urban consumers. Presenting the pathways to agricultural diversification, the essays address the real challenge to development in South Asia: how to grab these opportunities to alleviate poverty and improve quality of life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Agribusiness - Business & Economics | Development - Business Development |
| Dewey: 338.130 |
| Physical Information: 1.51" H x 6.47" W x 8.82" (2.17 lbs) 626 pages |
