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Paper presented at the 13th International Farm Management Congress, National Sports and Conference Centre Papendal near Wageningen and Arnhem, July 7 - July 12, 2002.
Introduction
In this paper we explore possible impacts of the ‘new economy’ on smallholder farmers in low income countries. Following a short discussion of what is meant by the ‘new economy’, we briefly consider the characteristics of smallholder farmers in low income countries, and suggest an analytical framework with which to examine ways in which the new economy may impact on them. This leads to a discussion of the particular threats and opportunities that the new economy presents to these farmers. We conclude by considering the implications of our analysis for smallholders’ management choices and for others concerned both with their welfare and for their roles in national and global economies. The paper tries to address a large topic in a small time, and we are therefore very selective in the topics we focus on.
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