World Agriculture Watch (WAW) Methodological Brief

Amici P. and Bosc, P.M.

World Agriculture Watch (WAW) Methodological Brief

Framework and implementation - Gathering evidence to inform policy on agricultural transformation

Year of publication 2019

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 12p.

Author Amici P. and Bosc, P.M.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) World Agriculture Watch (WAW) proposes an approach and tools to examine, analyse and monitor agricultural transformation around the world, identifying patterns and drivers of change and assessing their impact. It pays particularly close attention to indications of turning points that might denote a meaningful shift from family-based agriculture to commercial and industrial farming. Identifying and characterizing the diverse types of farm: WAW’s conceptual framework is a new, much-needed methodology for comparing agricultural activity in different parts of the world. WAW has developed an inclusive, comprehensive approach to family farm typology that encompasses farming activities, household and non-farm activities, as well as family living conditions.

Language English

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