CRC Press Soil Management of Smallholder Agriculture - Book 21

Smallholder farmers are vital to global food security, supporting nearly two billion people worldwide. However, these farmers face significant threats from soil degradation, depletion, and soil exhaustion. This volume in the Advances in Soil Science series examines the vulnerabilities caused by climate change and various biotic and abiotic stresses. Soil Management of Smallholder Agriculture explores how smallholder farming can help advance global food security. The text outlines the specific challenges and opportunities encountered by resource-poor and small landholders. By addressing the risks of soil health loss, this book provides a foundation for understanding how to protect the livelihoods of those most at risk in the agricultural sector.