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The document analyzes data from censuses of agriculture in 8 Caribbean countries to profile small-scale farming in the sub-region. It finds that the typical small farmer is a male ranging from 35-55 years old, with low educational attainment, farming less than 5 hectares of land and deriving most of their income from off-farm work. Productivity on small farms is low due to challenges including lack of access to financing, technology, and markets. The document argues improved productivity, incentives, cooper

Author

Arjan Luijken

Language

EN