Working with Smallholders : A Handbook for Firms Building Sustainable Supply Chains
Agribusinesses operate in a rapidly changing world. Demand for agricultural crops is expected to double as the world’s population reaches 9.1 billion by 2050. Food production will need to provide sufficient carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for the...
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| Language: | English en_US |
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Washington, DC
2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10986/25786 |
| Summary: | Agribusinesses operate in a rapidly
changing world. Demand for agricultural crops is expected to
double as the world’s population reaches 9.1 billion by
2050. Food production will need to provide sufficient
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for the estimated 870
million people who currently lack food security. Increasing
the quantity and quality of food in response to this growing
demand will be a challenge for a variety of reasons. In the
face of these challenges, firms recognize that the world’s
525 million smallholder farmers represent an opportunity to
expand market share and secure a sustainable supply of key
agricultural commodities. Smallholders also represent a
potential customer base for firms marketing inputs,
information, and financial services. This handbook responds
to the challenges agribusinesses face by laying out the
business case for working with smallholder farmers. It also
provides a framework for decision making and recommends
tools and resources for firms engaging with smallholder
farmers. For more publications on IFC Sustainability please
visit www.ifc.org/sustainabilitypublications. |
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