Contract Farming and the Development of Smallholder Agricultural Businesses: Improving markets and value chains in Tanzania (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)
by Joseph A. Kuzilwa, Niels Fold, Arne Henningsen, Marianne Nylandsted Larsen
This scholarly work delves into contract farming's impact on smallholder agricultural businesses in Tanzania. It analyzes strategies for enhancing markets and value chains, promoting sustainable development and economic growth for rural farmers. Part of the Earthscan Food and Agriculture series, it offers valuable perspectives on agricultural economics and policy.
About This Book
Contract farming plays a crucial role in supporting smallholder farmers by linking them to reliable markets and supply chains. In Tanzania, this approach helps agricultural businesses grow through structured agreements that ensure better access to inputs and outputs.
The book examines how these arrangements contribute to the overall development of rural economies. It highlights the importance of value chain improvements in fostering resilience among smallholders.
Authors Joseph A. Kuzilwa, Niels Fold, Arne Henningsen, and Marianne Nylandsted Larsen provide insights into practical implementations within the Earthscan Food and Agriculture series.
By addressing market challenges, the text underscores the potential for contract farming to drive sustainable agricultural progress in developing regions like Tanzania.
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