Indigenous Agricultural Revolution

Ecology and Food Production in West Africa

Paul Richards

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Routledge
01 April 2025

Politics & government; Economics; Agriculture & related industries; Human geography; Agricultural science

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use

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 have indigenous roots and that there should therefore be less emphasis on ‘teaching’ farmers how to farm and more emphasis on how to foster and support local adaptation and inventiveness. This book will be of interest to students of agriculture, environmental studies and rural development as well as those working with relief and development agencies.

By: Paul Richards
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781032469096
ISBN 10: 1032469099
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Agribusiness and Land Use
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Paul Richard is Professor Emeritus of Technology and Agrarian Development at Wageningen University, The Netherlands.