@article{Willy:208250,
      recid = {208250},
      author = {Willy, Daniel Kyalo and Muyanga, Milu and Jayne, T.S.},
      title = {Adaptation to Rising Population Density: Voices from Rural  Kenya},
      address = {2015-08},
      number = {680-2016-46760},
      series = {Tegemeo Working Papers},
      pages = {26},
      year = {2015},
      abstract = {This study provides empirical evidence on the link between  population density and agricultural intensification and  other strategies that rural communities use to adapt to  increasing population density. The qualitative data used in  this study were collected through Focus group discussions  (FGDs) among experienced community members who provided  historical accounts on the dynamics of rural communities  and transitions in agriculture that can be linked to  scarcity of land associated with population density growth.  The results generated by this study offer some insights on  the link between population density growth and agricultural  development. The study finds evidence of a Boserupian type  of agricultural transformation in rural Kenya. Rural  communities mainly responded to scarcity of land through  agricultural intensification, migration and off farm  diversification. Unsustainable land fragmentation, decline  in agricultural outputs and incomes and deterioration in  soil quality were cited as key phenomena accompanying the  strategies adopted in response to population density  growth. From the results we draw some policy implications  that can provide insights to policy makers to guide  sustainable agricultural development in the densely  populated areas which include reversal of land  fragmentation, improved market access, proper use of  fertilizers and land policies that encourage migration into  scarcely populated areas.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/208250},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.208250},
}