This paper identifies the features of Kenyan small-scale farmers and their production systems, highlighting the challenges of sustainability transition. Drawing on the agro-ecology and eco-economy literature, the research hypothesis is that Kenyan farmers can play a role of paramount importance in stimulating place-based sustainability practices, and assure food security outcomes, because farming occurs following indigenous, place-based tradition and knowledge. 100 small farmers in the sub-county of Gilgil in Nakuru County, Kenya have been surveyed and profiled. The survey was sponsored by MIUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research). The research aimed to contribute to the debates on the sustainability of food systems.
Questo paper si prefigge di indentificare le caratteristiche del sistema produttivo del piccolo agricoltore in Kenya, evidenziando le sfide per la transizione sostenibile. L’ipotesi di ricerca si basa sulla letteratura propria della agro-ecology e della Eco-economy, secondo cui il piccolo agricoltore contribuisce direttamente alla food security locale e rappresenta anche un moltiplicatore di pratiche sostenibili. Questo perché il suo agire è place-based, nonché basato sulle conoscenze e le pratiche tradizionali. Il campione della ricerca è composto da 100 piccoli agricoltori dell’area di Gilgil, contea di Nakuru County, in Kenya. La ricerca ha coinvolto un team di partner internazionali, è stata sponsorizzata dal MIUR e contribuisce al dibattito sulla transizione sostenibile dei sistemi agro-alimentari.
Borrelli, N., Razzano, C., Corti, G., Benegiamo, M. (2021). Small Farmers Constraints and Potentialities. A survey in Kenya. SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE(126), 133-150 [10.3280/SUR2021-126008].
Small Farmers Constraints and Potentialities. A survey in Kenya
Borrelli,N;Razzano,C;Corti,G;Benegiamo,M
2021
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This paper identifies the features of Kenyan small-scale farmers and their production systems, highlighting the challenges of sustainability transition. Drawing on the agro-ecology and eco-economy literature, the research hypothesis is that Kenyan farmers can play a role of paramount importance in stimulating place-based sustainability practices, and assure food security outcomes, because farming occurs following indigenous, place-based tradition and knowledge. 100 small farmers in the sub-county of Gilgil in Nakuru County, Kenya have been surveyed and profiled. The survey was sponsored by MIUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research). The research aimed to contribute to the debates on the sustainability of food systems.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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