New research indicates that agricultural policies aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa are making things worse, writes Lawrence Woodward. Backed by 'development' aid, big business is forcing modern farming practices on unwilling rural communities. Only the rich benefit, while the poor carry the burden of landlessness and debt.
… The poorest farmers cannot afford the risk of taking out credit for the necessary … in single crops which increases their risk and vulnerability. The UEA researchers …