This paper reviews the literature on smallholder commercialization. It explores the
conceptual developments in smallholder commercialization, methodological advancements …

This paper reviews the empirical evidence on smallholder farmers' market participation
focusing on cash/food crops and livestock in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with special …

The transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture is key for economic growth. But
what are the consequences for nutritional outcomes? The evidence to date has been scant …

Efficient pre-and post-harvest services are essential if small farms in high potential areas are
to intensify production, contribute to economic growth, and reduce poverty. They also matter …

In sub‐Saharan Africa, there is fairly broad agreement that increased investment in key
public goods such as roads and communications infrastructure, agricultural research and …

The agricultural component of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) programme in
Ghana, consistent with the country's Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy …

The case for promoting export‐oriented cash crops in Africa has generally been based on
their direct potential contribution to agricultural productivity and small farmer incomes. A …

This paper identifies key causal factors behind farmers' marketing decisions in Mozambique.
A two-step decision making process is outlined. Farmers decide, first, whether or not to …

Drought and high temperatures are major threats to sustainable food production and
consequently the livelihoods of the majority of Africans who depend on fragile agricultural …

This article evaluates household welfare effects of large-scale agricultural investments in
Tanzania, one of the main recipients of such investments in Africa. Specifically, the article …