This is an interesting blog post, Andrew. In my view, the transformation to sustainable intensification for small-scale farmers requires market mechanisms and incentives that ensure farmer buy-in. Thus public and private agencies should plan and implement approaches such as agro-forestry and conservation farming (lead to higher farm productivity) and link these to profitable markets. This can translate into higher incomes that trickle down to small-scale farmers while enhancing long-term ecosystem integrity through sustainable land-use practices.
This is an interesting blog post, Andrew. In my view, the transformation to sustainable intensification for small-scale farmers requires market mechanisms and incentives that ensure farmer buy-in. Thus public and private agencies should plan and implement approaches such as agro-forestry and conservation farming (lead to higher farm productivity) and link these to profitable markets. This can translate into higher incomes that trickle down to small-scale farmers while enhancing long-term ecosystem integrity through sustainable land-use practices.