A green revolution in Africa: hope for hungry farmers?
2006
K. Lobe
This paper explores the underlying definitions and assumptions present in the current search for new approaches to African agriculture, looking specifically at strategies for improving soil fertility.It advocates a farmer-centred approach that involves active participation of all relevant stakeholders, with the view that sustainable agricultural livelihoods need to be built from a foundation that uses the social and ecological diversity of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), whilst enhancing agricultural modernisation.The paper uses three case studies of Zambia, Malawi and Kenya, to understand the challenges facing farmers and the growing number of hungry people in SSA. Having analysed these case studies the paper recommends that, for a successful agricultural revolution, the following inputs are needed: Those that foster adaptive capacity Those that build on social and ecological resilience Those that create real opportunities for dialogue where farmers, agricultural extensionists and researchers can learn together .
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