Sustainable Agriculture in Central America

• Author(s): Jan P. de Groot, R. Ruben,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 234
• ISBN_10: 0230378080
  ISBN_13: 9780230378087
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Development / General , Business & Economics / Industries / General , Business & Economics / Economics / General , Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / General , Business & Economics / Development / Economic Development , Business & Economics / Environmental Economics ,

Description:... Agricultural development in Central America is based on extensive growth, supported by macroeconomic policies that marginalize small peasants. Deforestation, erosion and resource depletion are particularly severe. This book offers a comprehensive review of the perspectives for state policies and local action to enhance sustainable agriculture. Macroeconomic conditions and institutional arrangements for the establishment of sustainable production systems in different eco-regional settings (hillsides, humid tropics, frontier areas) are discussed, as well as policy instruments to improve property rights, management rules and financial mechanisms to enhance sustainable resource use.