In this issue As the development scenario changes, so do practices and perspectives. The AIDS scourge presents an awesome new challenge to the agricultural community, from policy makers to surviving farmers, to do more with less. Another challenge lies in the dilemma presented by the barter economy. A powerful motor in agriculture, yet it is uncontrolled, untaxable, and thus unmanageable.
Integration is also the key to satisfying the varying demands of coastal dwellers and producers.
These issues are raised by the usual blend of news, resources, views and lively readers' letters. The Viewpoint on participation in forestry planning stresses the importance of information and transparency - a theme which is also touched upon with a modest but crisp message in the report of CTA's June Advisory Committee.