This chapter documents the transformation of Indian agriculture following the economic liberalization since the early 1990s. It looks at the evolution of agricultural trade and trade policies, the investments and subsidies in agriculture, agricultural credit, the irrigation infrastructure, private...

This chapter draws overall conclusions from the current study as well as the preceding one and to point out directions for future research as well as policy. It is argued that the African Green Revolution might differ from the Asian one: it would involve other crops, be less focused on rice and...

This chapter considers the relationship between transaction costs of small farmers in developing countries and their potential for trading in both domestic and international markets. Section 1 examines the key issues facing small farmers in the commercialization process. Section 2 identifies the...

This chapter describes the Canadian strategy used to find solutions to risk management problems such as livestock insurance. Sections discuss: Canada's agricultural policy framework; business risk management programming; and private sector risk management partnerships.

The key concern expressed about free inputs programmes is that they 'crowd out' the private sector. The concept of crowding out in this context implies that something that would have been bought from the private sector (seed and/or fertilizer) is no longer purchased because of the intervention....