Poverty is prevalent in the small-farm sector of many developing countries. A large literature suggests that contract farming —a preharvest agreement between farmers and buyers— can facilitate smallholder market participation, improve household welfare, and promote rural development.
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This research refers to the application of a innovation framework to sustainable livestock development research projects in Africa and Asia.
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2009
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