Indigenous Agricultural Revolution: Ecology and Food Production in West Africa

by Paul Richards

Originally published in 1985, this book argues forcefully and practically for new relationship between science and the small farmer. It advocates scientific research seeking out changes which are already taking place within the smallholder farming sector and building on local initiatives. Drawing on his experience of West Africa, the author demonstrates that many of the most successful innovations in food-crop production during the 20th century...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032468971
• ISBN13: 9781032468976
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"