The African Farmer and the Challenge of Food Security in Africa^*.

Majority of the sub-Saharan subsistence farmers own less than two hectares of farmland, are susceptible to climate variability, and are encumbered by unfavourable and ill-advised agriculture policies, which force them to remain as cultivators. This article examines the role of African farmers in reducing food insecurity, the challenges they face and their potential to feed the continent. It also challenges the perception that Africa cannot feed itself. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Development is the property of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)