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Title Food insecurity, soil degradation and agricultural markets in West Africa: Why current policy approaches fail?
Full text http://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/wurpubs/339614
Date 2001
Author(s) Koning, N.; Heerink, N.; Kauffman, S.
Abstract At present the agricultural sector in West Africa is not capable of meeting the growing demand for food for its population and of reversing the process of soil degradation. Integrated soil management is an essential condition for sustainable agricultural development in the many regions in West Africa where population pressure forces an intensification of land use. Such an approach combines improved measures for soil water conservation, and the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers and soil amendments. The synergetic effects which could result from this combination are indispensable for achieving the productivity increases needed to cope with the pressure of population growth. Current (neoliberal and community-based environmental) policy approaches are unable to realize the transition towards integrated soil management technologies. The time lags involved in learning to use new technologies, in the adaptation of technologies to local circumstances, and in reaping the benefits of soil fertility, investments call for (at least temporary) support of agricultural incomes
Subject(s) Leerstoelgroep Agrarische economie en plattelandsbeleid; Leerstoelgroep Ontwikkelingseconomie; Internationaal Bodemreferentie en Informatie Centrum - ISRIC
Relation http://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/wurpubs/339614
Type of publication Article/Letter to editor
Source Oxford Development Studies 29 (2001) 2; ISSN: 1360-0818
Rights Wageningen UR
Repository Wageningen - University of Wageningen
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