Routledge - Understanding Africa's Rural Households and Farming

Explore the complex challenges of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa through this specialized academic study. Published by Routledge, this book uses a farming systems approach to examine how food production can be improved under difficult environmental and social conditions. By combining agronomic research with social science data collected directly on the farm, the text provides a deep look into the realities of rural life. It focuses on the decision-making processes within individual households and how these choices impact farming outcomes. This resource is ideal for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the intersection of social science and agricultural development. Written by Joyce Lewinger Moock, an associate director of agricultural sciences at the Rockefeller Foundation, this work offers a grounded perspective on rural development and the practicalities of managing farming systems in Africa.