Agriculture

A scoping review of the contributions of farmers’ organizations to smallholder agriculture

L. Bizikova, E. Nkonya, et al.

This scoping review investigates how farmer organizations are influencing smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa and India. With a focus on key areas like market access and resource management, the research conducted by Livia Bizikova and colleagues shows significant positive impacts on farmer income, highlighting the potential for FOs to support sustainable development goals.

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Abstract

This scoping review examines the contributions of farmer organizations (FOs) to smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa and India. Analyzing 239 studies (2000-2019), the review finds that most studies (57%) reported positive FO impacts on farmer income, but fewer reported positive impacts on crop yield (19%) and production quality (20%). Environmental benefits were documented in 24% of studies. The review suggests that integrating market access, natural resource management, and support for marginalized farmers into FO design and policy could enhance their effectiveness in achieving sustainable development goals.

Publisher

Nature Food

Published On

Oct 12, 2020

Authors

Livia Bizikova, Ephraim Nkonya, Margitta Minah, Markus Hanisch, Rama Mohana Rao Turaga, Chinwe Ifejika Speranza, Muthumariappan Karthikeyan, Lixia Tang, Kate Ghezzi-Kopel, Julie Kelly, Ashley Casandra Celestin, Beth Timmers

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