The Future of Smallholder Farming in Asia

Edited by V. Ratna Reddy, Dil Rahut and Tetsushi Sonobe

No 34 in ADBI Books from Asian Development Bank Institute, currently edited by ADB Institute

Abstract: Smallholder farms are essential to food security, yet they struggle with limited access to natural, social, human, and financial capital. Across Asia, the consequences of neglecting agriculture are severe—not only threatening food security but also undermining economic stability. These risks are even more pressing in today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. Despite agriculture’s importance, macro indicators reveal a persistent shortfall in investment. The sector’s underperformance is driven not only by insufficient funding but also by inefficient resource allocation. Moreover, investments often fail to reach the most critical sub-sectors and components. This book explores how targeted policy reforms and strategic investments can empower farmers—especially smallholders—by making agriculture more viable and profitable. It emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen natural resources and advocates for nature-based solutions that enhance both sustainability and long-term farm resilience.

Keywords: smallholder farmers; agriculture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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