The article discusses the challenges faced by rural communities in the Sahel region, including violence, land scarcity, and climate change. The author, Camilla Toulmin, presents a holistic analysis of the farming system in the Sahel, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of the rural population. Toulmin also examines the impact of land legislation and government intervention on land ownership and livelihoods. The article emphasizes the importance of migration as a means of sustaining rural livelihoods and calls for a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the region. [Extracted from the article]