Organic Cotton: A New Development Path for African Smallholders?

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English
Published: March 2006
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Benin, Senegal, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
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Drawing on case studies from Benin, Senegal, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, this paper argues that organic cotton has much to offer smallholder farmers in sub- Saharan Africa. Experience shows that it is technically feasible, reduces health problems, maintains soil fertility and food security and often supports higher incomes than conventional cotton. All case study projects show positive impacts and empowered, more sustainable communities.

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Ferrigno, S., , ., Ton, P., Vodouhê, D., Williamson, S., Organic Cotton: A New Development Path for African Smallholders? and Wilson, J. (2006). Organic Cotton: A New Development Path for African Smallholders?. .
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