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Dave O`Neill, . (2007) Enhancing labour productivity in smallholder agriculture. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Low agricultural productivity in smallholder farming communities is a grave and increasing concern particularly in sub-Saharan Africa SSA. The characteristics of agricultural and labour productivity ae summarised. These include alternative or improved tools and equipment uses of labour methods of cultivation and crop production uses of labour. The commonest constraints on implementing improvements are outlined but some examples of successful intervention are given. These provide indicators of where future success may lie and how they may be implemented.
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Abstract
Low agricultural productivity in smallholder farming communities is a grave and increasing concern particularly in sub-Saharan Africa SSA. The characteristics of agricultural and labour productivity ae summarised. These include alternative or improved tools and equipment uses of labour methods of cultivation and crop production uses of labour. The commonest constraints on implementing improvements are outlined but some examples of successful intervention are given. These provide indicators of where future success may lie and how they may be implemented.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | 7 tables. 17 ref. |
| AGROVOC Term: | INDUSTRY |
| AGROVOC Term: | DEVELOPING COUNTRIES |
| AGROVOC Term: | AGRICULTURE |
| AGROVOC Term: | LABOUR |
| AGROVOC Term: | LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | EQUIPMENT |
| AGROVOC Term: | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:13 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11126 |
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