This book aims to typify the extent to which contract farming is helping small farmers to access markets and meet increasingly stringent requirements, not only of "modern" food manufacturers, retailers, exporters and food service firms,by also in non-food sectors such as biofuels and forestry. It also seeks to clarify differences in the functionality of contracts depending on commodity, market, technology, public policies and country circumstances. Conceptual issues are discussed and a series of case study appraisals based on real world examples from developing regions are presented. The issuesraised by the case study authors and the key messages synthesized in the initial book chapter bring new insights and contributions to further enrich knowledge on contract farming as a tool for inclusive market access in development countries.

ÿ Inclusive business is hailed as a win-win scenario for the development of poor communities; yet there is little insight into how these inclusive businesses work and, more importantly, for whom. This book aims for a thorough understanding of the range of inclusive businesses in agriculture by examining: the structures they implement, the actors involved, and whether they are effectively inclusive of smallholders. It presents a range of case studies and is therefore empirically based and practically oriented. By offering a critical assessment of inclusive businesses overall, it allows for a better perception of what works where, and under which conditions. It provides useful insights that will benefit smallholders, agri-businesses, support groups, policy makers and investors who are willing to promote more inclusive businesses, that foster a better integration of smallholders into commercial value-chains and a more equitable and sustainable agricultural sector.

Contract farming, broadly understood as agricultural production and marketing carried out under a previous agreement between producers and their buyers, supports the production of a wide range of agricultural commodities and its use is growing in many countries. Mindful of the importance of enhancing knowledge and awareness of the legal regime applicable to contract farming operations, the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), the Food and Agriculture Organizatio n of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have prepared this UNIDROIT/FAO/IFAD Legal Guide on Contract Farming. The Guide is a useful tool and reference point for a broad range of users involved in contract farming practice, policy design, legal research and capacity building. It can contribute as well to create a favourable, equitable and sustainable environment for contract farming.

Contract Farming Is A Mode Of Agricultural Practice Which Acts As A Means Of Organising The Commercial Agricultural Production Of Both Large Scale And Small Scale Farmers. This Type Of Farming Has Already Been In Existence In Countries That Have Liberalised Marketing. This Book Does Not Merely Elaborate On Socio-Economic Studies Which Led To The Birth Of Contract Farming Rather Its Purpose Extends Into The Realm Of Providing Advice-To Existing Contract Farming Companies Into Manage Their Operations More Efficiently, To Companies Starting On Such A Venture To Explore All Possible Loopholes And Prerequisites, And To Lawmakers Seeking To Promote Contract Farming. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction To Contract Farming; Chapter 2: Specifications Of Contract Farming; Chapter 3: Managing The Contract Farming; Chapter 4: Monitoring Performance; Chapter 5: Impact Of Contract Farming On Society; Chapter 6: Contract Farming In Developing Countries; Chapter 7: Contract Farming And Poverty Reduction; Chapter 8: Equity And Efficiency In Contract Farming; Chapter 9: Distribution In Contract Farming; Chapter 10: Cmmercialisation Of Contract Farming; Chapter 11: Consequences Of Contract Farming; Chapter 12: Contract Farming In Agri-Food System Development; Chapter 13: Advantage And Problems Of Contract Farming; Chapter 14: Successful Contract Farming.

The FAO Investment Centre provides a wide range of support services to help countries make more and better investments in food and agriculture. This review looks back at the work the Centre carried out with its partners in 2020. Despite a challenging year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre’s global team supported investment-related policy and sector studies to increase policy dialogue and contributed to the design, technical assistance, supervision or evaluation of investment projects in 120 countries. The Centre increasingly linked both its policy work with investment support to scale up impact. And it promoted greater knowledge sharing and innovation, while also helping to strengthen the capacity of people and institutions to make better investment decisions. The Centre continues to remain relevant by adapting its skills and expertise to keep pace with a constantly evolving investment landscape and fast-changing world and by advocating for more sustainable agri-food systems.