Investigating Sustainable Practices for Small-Scale Organic Farming in Developing Countries

1. Introduction 2. Overview of Small-Scale Organic Farming 2.1 Definition and Characteristics 2.2 Benefits and Challenges 2.3 Global Perspective 3. Sustainability in Agriculture 3.1 Concept of Sustainability 3.2 Importance for Developing Countries 3.3 Indicators of Sustainable Practices 4. Existing Sustainable Practices 4.1 Crop Diversification 4.2 Integrated Pest Management 4.3 Organic Fertilizers 5. Barriers to Implementation 5.1 Economic Constraints 5.2 Lack of Technical Knowledge 5.3 Policy and Regulatory Challenges 6. Case Studies in Developing Countries 6.1 Successful Initiatives 6.2 Comparative Analysis 6.3 Lessons Learned 7. Strategies for Improvement 7.1 Policy Recommendations 7.2 Education and Training Programs 7.3 Access to Resources and Markets 8. Future Prospects and Research Directions 8.1 Innovations in Organic Farming 8.2 Potential Impact on Food Security 8.3 Areas for Future Study