The document is based on testimonies and experiences of farmers and extensionists in Latin America and Africa. The cases demonstrate the need for policy environments, institutions, and practices to be integrated to meet the demand for food, to reduce poverty, and to utilise resources in an environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable way. They illustrate the importance of production systems that are capable of continually adapting to changing social, economic and environmental conditions. Additionally, the cases show the importance of reliable support facilities to facilitate the transition of farms from subsistence to more intensive systems of farming