Like agriculture, decisions regarding aquacultural production are complex. In addition to controlling harvest, feeding schedules, and culling rates, one must consider a number of practical considerations that may supersede other factors in economic importance. Among these pragmatic...

Poor smallholder farmers in Uganda live at or below subsistence level. They are vulnerable to multiple risks and insecurities and have limited access to capital markets and insurance. Their asset base is a reflection of the economic conditions of the farming households. In this article we...