World Development· 2015Q1· Review
The State of Family Farms in the World
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Short summary
Family farms dominate global agriculture, representing over 98% of all farms and occupying 53% of agricultural land, yet their critical role in food security remains poorly documented.
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Key points
- Family farms comprise over 98% of all farms worldwide.
- Family farms cultivate 53% of the world's agricultural land.
- The importance of family farms for global food security is not well-documented.
- Policy approaches in Brazil and Malawi highlight challenges in supporting family farmers.
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Abstract
2014 was the United Nations’ International Year of Family Farming, yet the importance of family farming for global food security is still surprisingly poorly documented. In a review of agricultural census data, we find that globally family farms constitute over 98% of all farms, and work on 53% of agricultural land. Across distinct contexts, family farming plays a critical role for global food production. We present two examples of policy approaches toward family farmers—Brazil and Malawi—to provide insight into some of the complexities and challenges behind the global numbers.
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Field: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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