“This policy brief looks at the factors constraining the productivity of smallholder farmers to achieve food
security for poor households and communities, as a contribution to poverty eradication in southern Africa.
The brief examines the characteristics of the region in terms of poverty, the state of food security in the region, and current factors that limit smallholder farmers’ capacity to produce more food in a sustainable way. It also identifies key policy areas for attention and makes recommendations to address policy gaps.”
