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Risk Belief, Producer Demand, and Valuation of Improved Irrigations: Results from Field Experiments in Mt. Kilimanjaro
Muamba, Francis; Kraybill, David S. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
This paper systematically estimates the potential benefit of introducing improved irrigation schemes in Mt. Kilimanjaro … elicit farmers’ Willingness to Pay (WTP) for eliminating the risks of crop loss by accessing improved irrigation schemes … policy contribution consists of valuation of improved irrigation in the presence of climate change risks. The applied welfare …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009020295
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Weather Vulnerability, Climate Change, and Food Security in Mt. Kilimanjaro
Muamba, Francis; Kraybill, David S. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
substantial percentage of crop yield. The study found ambiguous evidence about the ability of irrigation usage to reduce crop … welfare value of irrigation. In terms of future food security, climate simulations reveal that by 2029, it will no longer be …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009020530
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Adapting to Monsoon Variability in India: the Case for Irrigation
Zaveri, Esha; Fisher-Vanden, Karen; Wrenn, Douglas H.; … - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2014
How will future changes in precipitation affect irrigation demand and supply in India? This paper provides econometric … evidence for the demand side of the analysis by examining the relationship between monsoon changes and irrigation variability … precipitation on irrigation demand via the use of irrigated area for crops grown in the dry(Rabi) and wet(Kharif) seasons. We find …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011068660
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Does Efficient Irrigation Technology Lead to Reduced Groundwater Extraction?: Empirical Evidence
Pfeiffer, Lisa; Lin, C.-Y. Cynthia - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
Policies that encourage the use of more efficiency irrigation technology are often viewed as effective, politically … widespread conversion from traditional center pivot irrigation systems to higher efficiency dropped-nozzle center pivot systems … programs have not had the intended effect; the shift to more efficient irrigation technology has not decreased the amount of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009020862
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Measuring and Analyzing Farm Financial Stress
Harris, James Michael; Williams, Robert P.; Morehart, … - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
The financial health of the agricultural economy has been excellent for the past few years, especially with farm income reaching record levels. However, the U.S. economy has experienced a recession and a credit crisis. Although the U.S. farm sector has been mostly shielded from the economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009020279
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Off-farm Income and Investments in Farm Assets: A Double Hurdle Approach
Harris, James Michael; Blank, Steven C.; Erickson, … - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
The farm household structure is a complex set of inter-relationships between and among a variety of internal and external factors involving consumption, investment, and income-earning activities. In this paper we use ARMS data to explore the contribution of off-farm income to the viability of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009020640
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A DOUBLE HURDLE APPROACH TO EVALUATING NON-RESIDENTIAL WILDLIFE WATCHING IN THE UNITED STATES
Diagne, Assane; Lavergne, David R.; Olatubi, Williams O. - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2000
In 1996, over 62 million U.S. residents participated in wildlife watching and spent in excess of 29 billion dollars in this recreational activity. Wildlife watching can be defined as the observation, study, and enjoyment of natural areas and its wild fauna and flora. Residential wildlife...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005513573
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Human Values and Consumer Preferences for Extrinsic Credence Attributes in the German and Italian Markets for New Potatoes
Fitzsimmons, Jill Ann; Colantuoni, Francesca; Cicia, Gianni - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2014
attributes on their purchases of new potatoes in two countries, Italy and Germany. Parallel marketing studies were conducted in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011068623
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The Effect of Climate Change on Transportation Flows and Inland Waterways Due to Climate-Induced Shifts in Crop Production Patterns
Attavanich, Witsanu; McCarl, Bruce A.; Fuller, Stephen W.; … - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2011
This study was funded by the the University Transportation Center for Mobility, Texas Transportation Institute
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009216646
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AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE LINK BETWEEN ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES, ADOPTION OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND POVERTY: EVIDENCE FOR UGANDA
Sebaggala, Richard; Okello, Patrick - Agricultural and Applied Economics Association - AAEA - 2010
Overall, the study investigated the impact of access to and adoption of extension services and agricultural technology in reducing poverty in Uganda. To meet this objective, the researcher analysed the relationship between poverty and access to agricultural extension services and adoption of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010916714