Natural resources management and food security in Sub- Saharan Africa: The need for improved linkages
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Date
2005-01
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Institute of Continuing Education
Abstract
This paper addresses issues of management of natural resources and food security
with particular emphasis on land resources. It is argued that technological packages
alone cannot result into meaningfUl increase in agricultural productivity. There is a
need to strengthen linkages among researchers, farmers and extension service in
order to bring about effective dissemination of the intended technologies. Concerted
efforts are needed on the part of the many actors influencing management and use of
land resources. One of the challenges is to reduce the barriers facing agricultural
development, which often arise from inadequate policy and coordination among key
actors. National and grass root strategies are needed to provide a common
framework and plan for sustainable use of land resources by pulling together efforts
of various actors.
Description
Journal of Continuing Education and Extension, 2005; 2(1):76-89
Keywords
Food security, Natural resources management, Sustainable agriculture, Sub- Saharan Africa