Understanding African Agriculture and Its Potential for Change
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5124608 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alan Rufus Waters (0009-0000-4612-5130, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1974 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 45-56 |
| Publication date | 1974-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Modern African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-278X • E-ISSN: 1469-7777 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0022278x0000896x |
| OpenAlex | W2056719897 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 19 |
Thedomestic economies of most nations in Africa are based upon small-holder agriculture, which has demonstrated in the past that it can be a dynamic source of growth1. However, many governments have tried to constrain this sector and, except for a few export crops during a particular period of time, to replace it with larger farming units wherever possible.2Part of the reason for such policies is a lack of understanding of the nature of small holdings - surprisingly little is known about what they actually are and do.3It is frequently assumed that African farmers live in a state of blind ignorance, using inappropriate methods, and only waiting to be taught the excellent technology which stands ready to be used.4The available evidence indicates that this is grossly wrong.5
Agricultural economics · Agriculture · Business · Development economics · Economics · Geography · Ignorance · Natural resource economics · Political science · State (computer science) · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Agriculture and Rural Development Research · Computer Science · Land Rights and Reforms · Law
Subsistence agriculture and economic development
The economics of agricultural development
On the accuracy of economic observations.
The Economics of Subsistence Agriculture
Transforming traditional agriculture
The African husbandman
Techniques for Project Appraisal under Uncertainty
Agricultural Development and Economic Growth
Techniques for Project Appraisal under Uncertainty
Agricultural Development and Economic Growth
Economic Development for Africa South of the Sahara
Environment and Land Use in Africa
Basic Research Methods in Social Science
Food Research Institute Studies
Agrarian Development in Peasant Economies
Comparative Research across Cultures and Nations
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,08 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2013 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |