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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Main Authors: Ulrich, Anne (Author) , Roden, Paul (Author) , Nüsser, Marcus (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 12 April 2012
In: Journal of rural studies
Year: 2012, Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 241-251
ISSN:1873-1392
DOI:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.02.003
Online Access:Verlag, Pay-per-use, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.02.003
Verlag, Pay-per-use, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0743016712000277
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Author Notes:Anne Ulrich, Chinwe Ifejika Speranza, Paul Roden, Boniface Kiteme, Urs Wiesmann, Marcus Nüsser