City of Farmers

City of Farmers
Author: Donald B. Freeman
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780773508224

Urban agriculture is of increasing economic significance in many African cities and is critical to the survival of very poor families and, especially, women and landless or unemployed rural migrants.

The Elusive Granary

The Elusive Granary
Author: Peter D. Little
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1992-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521405522

This book examines the social and political dimensions of Africa's food and environmental crises.

Agricultural Extension

Agricultural Extension
Author: Madhur Gautam
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780821347584

The Training and Visit (T&V) system of management was introduced in Kenya by the World Bank in 1982 as a pilot, which became effective in 1991. The two Bank Extension Projects that supported the T&V system sought to increase agricultural productivity and develop the institutions of the extension service. Whether the extension approach is effective or not became a subject for debate. The costs appear to be high and the impact on agricultural production low. This volume evaluates the impact of the system based on a credible body of empirical evidence. It identifies the system's deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.

Kenyan Farmer Girl in America

Kenyan Farmer Girl in America
Author: Ada Akisa
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre:
ISBN:

Born and raised in a Kenyan village, Ada Akisa grows up thinking her grandparents are her real parents. Buckle up as you accompany the author on a highly engaging and hilarious journey. Ada leads the reader through the emotional rollercoaster of her life, including both tragic events and a fulfilment of childhood dreams.

Environmental and Social Standards, Certification and Labelling for Cash Crops

Environmental and Social Standards, Certification and Labelling for Cash Crops
Author: Cora Dankers
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251050682

Workplace safety and environmental sustainability can be promoted by agreed standards, certification and labelling. This publication contains 22 case studies on the impact of standards and certification programmes for cash crops in developing countries, including organic agriculture, fair-trade labelling, "Social Accountability 8000", the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Programme, the Ethical Trading Initiative, ISO-14001 and EurepGap. It examines the origins, scope and certification systems of these initiatives, as well as stakeholder involvement, the standard-setting process, verification methods, the relationship with the World Trade Organization agreements and the potential role of governments.