Springer Economics and Ecology of Diversification - Springer Books

Monoculture systems promoted by governments since the 1960s have contributed to significant socio-economic and environmental crises. As a result, the diversification of tree crop systems is now gaining momentum across the tropics. This volume by Springer examines the fundamental questions surrounding this shift in agricultural practices. Readers will explore why and when diversification occurs and identify the specific categories of farmers who adopt these new methods. The text investigates the various obstacles farmers face and looks at how both public and private policies impact the transition from monoculture to diverse systems. Additionally, the book analyzes how land use systems and landscapes change as a direct result of this diversification process. This work provides a deep look into how diversification serves as a response to current global challenges in tropical agriculture and economic policy.