date:Jun 24, 2015
s or peasant farmers -- today, some 72 per cent of farms in the world are smaller than one hectare and only 6 per cent are bigger than five hectares.
They are essential to local food security and balanced diets and play a key role in maintaining biodiversity by preserving traditional food products.
They support the sustainable use of natural resources and are frequently seen as holding the key to breaking cycles of rural poverty because of their potential to boost local economies and family in