Across the world, 70-80 per cent of farms are family farms. Family farms are run by individuals or families who rely primarily on family labour.
According to the International Land Coalition, family farming contributes 80 per cent of food production and employs between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of the population in Africa. This farming model is crucial in Africa’s agricultural sector, providing food security, livelihoods, and cultural heritage.
However, family farmers face numerous challenges that hinder their productivity and sustainability. The apparent lack of enabling policies, ageing labour force, limited access to modern farming technologies, market volatility, and low incentives to family farmers are some major constraints that reduce their agricultural productivity and undermine Africa’s agricultural sustainability.
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