| Family Farming and Rural Economic Development Contributor(s): Choudhary, M. L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9383305851 ISBN-13: 9789383305858 Publisher: Nipa OUR PRICE: $148.57 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Rural |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.66 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Family farming is the predominant form of agriculture in the food production sectors in both developing and developed countries. It mainly includes all family-based agricultural activities, and it is linked to several areas of rural and social development. It is understood as a means of organizing agricultural, forestry, fisheries, pastoral and aquaculture production which is managed and operated by a family and increasingly reliant on family labour of both men and women. In developing countries like India, a number of factors are key for the successful development of family farming, such as: agro-ecological conditions and territorial characteristics; access to markets; policy environment; access to land and natural resources; access to technology and extension services; access to finance; demographic, economic and socio-cultural conditions; availability of specialized education among a few. The United Nations has designated the year 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming at the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly recognizing the increasing role of family farming in poverty alleviation and rural development in particular. The content of the book offers a diverse selection of chapters that address issues of importance to those in the agriculture industry, researchers, faculty, and others. |
