Farms in the developing world are mostly small and family-owned, and
many of them have been cultivated for generations. These small farmers
usually have only enough land to meet the needs of their families, or
immediate community. Few small farmers have any control over the
marketing and distribution of their produce, or even its price. For
the small-scale farmer, selling produce is usually a secondary
consideration, although the family may depend on this to buy household
essentials. Some small-scale farmers have, however, begun to produce
single crops for income.