#Use_It

Objective

To promote equitable land distribution and public investment
that supports small-scale farming and fishing systems

Outcomes

Changes in AGENDAS

  • The state intensifies support programme for small-scale farmers/producers.
  • Alternative production processes which are ecologically sound are being promoted.
  • Support for women small-scale farmers/producers/ fishers is prioritized.

Changes in BEHAVIORS / PRACTICES

  • Farmers and fishers’ indigenous knowledge and innovation is being recognized, documented and valued.
  • Involvement of direct beneficiaries in decision making
  • Recognition and Support is given to enhance farmers and fishers preferred units of organization and production and fishing

Changes in POLICIES

  • Restructuring the incentives framework to benefit small-scale farmers and fishers.
  • Restructuring the market (infrastructure, legislation, compliance, procurement) for the benefit of smallscale farmers and fishers.
  • Effective extension support for small-scale farmers and fishers policies exist.
  • Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries extension policy is drafted.

Changes in IMPLEMENTATION

    • To increase farmers, support programme budgets for small-scale farmers and fishers.
    • Small holder farmers to make input in the selection of mentors / advisers.