Technology adoption, impact, and extension in developing countries' agriculture: A review of the recent literature
K Takahashi, R Muraoka, K Otsuka - Agricultural Economics, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Given the stagnant agricultural productivity and persistent food insecurity in low‐income
countries—notably in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA)—there has been continued interest in the …
countries—notably in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA)—there has been continued interest in the …
[HTML][HTML] Building bridges between agribusiness innovation and smallholder farmers: A review
J Gaffney, M Challender, K Califf, K Harden - Global food security, 2019 - Elsevier
The mergers of some of the world's largest agribusinesses have led to speculation about
what sort of global citizens the new companies will become and whether vulnerable rural …
what sort of global citizens the new companies will become and whether vulnerable rural …
[HTML][HTML] Determinants of adoption of multiple sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Nigeria
Z Oyetunde-Usman, KO Olagunju… - International Soil and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Despite the important roles of Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) in improving
productivity, welfare, and food security of farming households, the adoption rates of SAPs …
productivity, welfare, and food security of farming households, the adoption rates of SAPs …
Adoption and welfare impacts of multiple agricultural technologies: evidence from eastern Zambia
Using plot level panel data and multinomial endogenous switching regression, this article
analyzes the adoption and welfare impacts of multiple agricultural technologies in eastern …
analyzes the adoption and welfare impacts of multiple agricultural technologies in eastern …
Toward a food secure future: Ensuring food security for sustainable human development in Sub-Saharan Africa
P Conceição, S Levine, M Lipton, A Warren-Rodríguez - Food Policy, 2016 - Elsevier
Food security remains a top development priority and global concern. It is enshrined in the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Sustainable Development Goal two. Food …
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Sustainable Development Goal two. Food …
Tackling fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) outbreak in Africa: an analysis of farmers' control actions
Since its emergence in Africa in 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has spread rapidly and poses a
severe threat to the food security and livelihood of millions of smallholder farmers in the …
severe threat to the food security and livelihood of millions of smallholder farmers in the …
[HTML][HTML] Welfare impacts of improved chickpea adoption: A pathway for rural development in Ethiopia?
We analyse the impact of improved chickpea adoption on welfare in Ethiopia using three
rounds of panel data. First, we estimate the determinants of improved chickpea adoption …
rounds of panel data. First, we estimate the determinants of improved chickpea adoption …
[HTML][HTML] Conservation agriculture and climate resilience
Agricultural productivity growth is vital for economic and food security outcomes which are
threatened by climate change. In response, governments and development agencies are …
threatened by climate change. In response, governments and development agencies are …
To specialize or diversify: Agricultural diversity and poverty dynamics in Ethiopia
JD Michler, AL Josephson - World Development, 2017 - Elsevier
Recent agricultural development policies have begun to shift focus from the promotion of a
few staple crops toward encouraging crop diversity. The belief is that crop diversification is …
few staple crops toward encouraging crop diversity. The belief is that crop diversification is …
Technology adoption and household food security among rural households in South Africa: the role of improved maize varieties
S Sinyolo - Technology in Society, 2020 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess the impact of adoption of improved maize varieties on household
food security among smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A sample of 415 …
food security among smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A sample of 415 …