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Agricultural Commercialization and Nutrition Revisited: Empirical Evidence from three African Countries

Using nationally representative data from three African countries, this analysis reveals little evidence of a relationship between nutritional status and the degree of agricultural commercialization of farm households. As countries and international agencies prioritize the importance of nutrition-sensitive agriculture, better understanding of the connection between crop choices and nutritional outcomes should remain a research priority.

Carletto, C., Corral, P., & Guelfi, A. Food Policy (November, 2016).