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1.1 Introduction This Handbook is intended to help develop an under-standing of what needs to be considered when dealingwith agriculture in a refugee or returnee operation. Inparticular, it clarifies how to promote and maintainsound practices for displaced people in diverse situa-tions, often working with a range of different agencies. The Handbook presents options and approaches for crop production – exploring opportunities forminimising environmental impact and providingguidelines for developing locally appropriate initia-tives. It has been written with a focus on: ➤ the needs and rights of refugees, returnees and thecommunities among whom they are living, to pro-duce food, ensure adequate nutrition and developor contribute to their livelihoods; and ➤ minimising those environmental problemsfrequently associated with agricultural activi-ties in refugee-related settings. The Handbook provides, therefore, technical information on food production,guidelines for analysis and planning, noteson training and extension, and considersthe legal and regulatory setting in whichagricultural activities may occur.