| Agriculture development efforts in the past have focused heavily on increasing aggregate output in less developed countries (LDC). In the last 2-3 decades, technology served as a key policy instrument used by developed countries to aid the less developed ones. However, such a policy had led to the neglect of certain farming groups, particularly small farmers. Recent trends in agriculture development tend to pay special attention to the needs of small farmers. It is the small farmers who form the backbone of agriculture in many LDC's. As their development receives priority, so does the need to gain a better understanding of their farming needs. Small farmer response to technology has been unevenly distributed. This has not only varied amongst the... |
