effect framework (ATE and LATE) is used to estimate the ASI adoption rate and impact. The results show that the true ASI … adoption rate would be 86 % if all the population of irrigated rice farmers were exposed to it. The socioeconomic … show, as well, that the ASI thresher adoption could help irrigated rice farmers to cope with labour scarcity by decreasing …

early phases of sweet pepper adoption. Such constraints need to be overcome, so that smallholder farmers are better prepared …

We apply a program evaluation technique to data obtained from rural Kenya to assess the patterns of adoption of … improved pigeonpea varieties. The sample adoption rate of improved pigeonpea is found to be 36% while potential adoption rate … is estimated at 48%. The adoption gap resulting from the incomplete exposure to the improved pigeonpea is 12%. Adoption …

This study aims at shedding light on the potential impact of agricultural technology adoption on household food …. Since the process of technology adoption usually involves non-random placement of adopters, we employed a propensity score … matching method to avoid bias arising from possible self-selection. The results show that adoption of improved wheat …

This article is based on a socio-economic impact study of the introduction and adoption of tissue-culture (tc … developing country, such as Kenya. Adoption of tc technology in banana production in Kenya is considered a good example of …

Although there is increasing emphasis on targeting of improved technology towards poor and female farmers, few adoption …

adoption and intensity of use of modern technologies. A stratified 2-stage sampling design was used to select 1800 households …, subsequently interviewed by means of structured questionnaire. Econometric models were used to explore factors influencing adoption … and intensity of use of the improved varieties and fertilizer. Access to credit was positively related to adoption and …

adoption and, indirectly, on yield. The results indicate that an effort is needed to improve extension access. While the …

The study analyzes ex-ante the adoption of insect resistant Bt eggplant in India. Farmers' willingness to pay (WTP) is … policies. Nonetheless, ample profit potential remains. Analysis of factors influencing farmers' adoption decisions demonstrates …

The paper investigates the impact of credit constraints on the adoption of hybrid maize among rural households in …