Agricultural diversification and smallholders in South Asia: Beyond food security

Pro-poor opportunities are rapidly unfolding in South Asia, spurred by new lifestyles and tastes, stimulated by increasing incomes, spreading urbanisation and expanding globalisation. Dietary patterns are changing of both the poor and the rich, as well as rural and urban consumers, from staple foodgrains to high-value-commodities such as fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, eggs and fish. The real challenge is how to grab these opportunities to alleviate poverty and improve quality of life, particularly for smallholders