Cash crop and foodgrain productivity in Senegal : historical view, new survey, evidence, and policy implications

This research report provides an in-depth understanding of many aspects of Senegalese agricultural policy, its historical impact, and more recent farmer responses to government attempts to recent farmer responses to government attempts to stimulate growth in the agricultural sector. Addressed directly are such questions as: How have farmers responded to changes in agricultural technology, prices, and marketing policies? What have been the policy successes and failures? What are the current trends in cropping productivity? What are the current constraints on higher agricultural productivity? What factors determine farmers' input use? What types of policies would most likely lead to higher levels of productivity in the future?