Small-scale farming in semi-arid areas: livelihood dynamics between 1997 and 2010 in Laikipia, Kenya

The rural population of semi-arid lands in Kenya face multiple challenges that result from population growth, poor markets, land use and climatic changes. In particular, subsistence oriented farmers face various risks and opportunities in their attempt to secure their livelihoods. This paper present...

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Hauptverfasser: Ulrich, Anne (VerfasserIn) , Roden, Paul (VerfasserIn) , Nüsser, Marcus (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 12 April 2012
In: Journal of rural studies
Year: 2012, Jahrgang: 28, Heft: 3, Pages: 241-251
ISSN:1873-1392
DOI:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.02.003
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Verfasserangaben:Anne Ulrich, Chinwe Ifejika Speranza, Paul Roden, Boniface Kiteme, Urs Wiesmann, Marcus Nüsser

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