Hi everyone, Here is the last input received on topic #3 "Strategies used by small farms to overcome challenges – a view of the past" As mentioned before, some of these inputs might be quite short, but we still want to distribute them to the group ---Peter Q3.1/10 - Question "3.1. Identify the three main challenges which small farms, in your region, have faced in the recent past." From: Yoanna Ivanova <[log in to unmask]> (Bulgaria) The main challenges I see are: - Switch to industrial farming - Disinfection of production areas - Restrict access to major distribution channels - Lack of financial resources From: Boyko Doychinov <[log in to unmask]> (Bulgaria) The main challenges are: 1. Low Competitiveness 2. Lack of marketing and logistics 3. Access to markets From: Sami Elhag <[log in to unmask]> (Sudan) The main challenges I see, are: - Fluctuation of rain and - availability of machinery service providers Q3.2/6 - Question "3.2. Share specific examples of what types of adaptations and innovations have helped small farms to cope with these challenges." From: Yoanna Ivanova <[log in to unmask]> (Bulgaria) The main examples of adaptation and innovation, I see are: Organic food production and the revival of the farmers markets in Bulgaria, to help small farms to cope with some challenges. From: Sami Elhag <[log in to unmask]> (Sudan) These are the main examples I see, as adaptations and innovations: The adoption of chisel plow to harvest more water. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the SMALL-FARMS-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.fao.org/scripts/wa-fao.exe?SUBED1=SMALL-FARMS-L&A=1