Stephen Whitfield

Adapting to Climate Uncertainty in African Agriculture

Narratives and knowledge politics

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Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the challenges of adaptation in smallholder farming in Africa, analysing the social, economic, political and climatic uncertainties that impact on agriculture in the region and the range of solutions proposed. Drawing on case studies of genetically modified crops, cash-crop alternatives to maize, and conservation agriculture in eastern and southern Africa, the book identifies how uncertainties are framed 'from above' as well experienced 'from below', by farmers themselves. It draws out conclusions that will be highly relevant for research and humanitarian investments, as well as national and international agricultural policies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. September 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9781138849327
• ISBN-10: 1138849324
• Artikelnr.: 42318573

Autorenporträt

Stephen Whitfield is Lecturer in Climate Change and Food Security at the University of Leeds, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Narratives of Change in African Agriculture Part 1: Uncertainty from
Above and Below 2. Constructing Uncertainty 'from Above': Knowledge and
narratives of climate change adaptation 3. Constructing Uncertainty from
Below: Continual adaptation in Kenyan smallholder farming Part 2:
Technologies of Agricultural Change 4. Breeding for an Uncertain Future:
The case of 'drought tolerant' and 'water efficient' maize for Africa 5.
Ciritcal Perspectives on Conservation Agriculture in Zambia and Malawi 6.
What is Climate 'Smartness'? A review of case studies of 'climate-smart
agriculture' 7. Governing Adaptation in Africa's Agricultural Future