Can Agriculture Reduce Poverty?

Growth in agriculture remains in general two to three times more effective at reducing poverty than an equivalent amount of growth generated in other sectors.

How does agriculture help reduce poverty?

There is a lot of evidence that agriculture can contribute to poverty reduction beyond a direct effect on farmer's incomes. ... Increased productivity of agriculture raises farm incomes, increases food supply, reduces food prices, and provides greater employment opportunities in both rural and urban areas.

Does poverty affect agriculture?

The poor participate much more in growth in the agricultural sector, especially in low-income countries, resulting in much larger poverty reduction impact.