Indigenous Agricultural Revolution: Ecology and Food Production in West Africa - Paperback

by Paul Richards (Author)

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.

Author Biography

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