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Uninsured risk constrains households in their production decisions in many developing countries. Similarly to crop insurance, employment guarantees can support farmers in managing agricultural production risks. Evidence from representative panel data of Andhra Pradesh, India, suggests that the...
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Most of the poor in Sub-Saharan Africa live in rural areas where agriculture is the main income source. This agriculture is characterized by low performance and its productivity growth has been identified as a key driver of poverty reduction. In Niger, as in many other African countries,...
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Cattle are one of the main instruments for economic (e.g., milk, meat, and cattle sale) and social (e.g., marriage …, death, dispute settlement, and gift giving) exchange in Uganda. They serve as the main source of livelihood for a large … dairy sector. Dairy is an important and growing sector of Uganda's economy, and it is increasingly proving to be a lucrative …
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yields among smallholder farmers in Uganda are increased by improved access to markets and extension services, and reduced by …
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to discern performance on smallholder plots. This study uses data from a survey experiment in Uganda, and evaluates the …
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This paper estimates the profitability of fertilizer and hybrid seeds in Uganda, using agronomic evidence on the yield … Uganda. The paper also examines the impact of other factors that could affect input adoption, by using a relatively long …
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country-specific magnitude and drivers of this gender gap are of great interest. Using national data from the Uganda National … strong in Uganda that smaller female-managed plots have a net endowment advantage of 12 percent, revealing a larger …
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Uruguay has much to gain from further integration with the global marketplace. Increased trade allows economies of scale and increases exposure to technological and knowledge spillovers, resulting in greater productivity. Participating in global and regional value chains is an important...
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five countries: Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. Trees on farms are widespread. On average, one third of … rural smallholders grow trees. They account for an average of 17 percent of total annual gross income for tree …
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