Subsidised credit, a key component of many programs designed to facilitate rapid adoption of new agricultural technologies in developing countries, has been almost unanimously condemned by economists on both efficiency and equity grounds. This paper argues that such analysis have typically...

Considerable growth has been achieved in agricultural production, specifically in export crops in developing countries over the last few decades. However, now there are concerns that production growth may not be sustainable under current agricultural practices. One of the primary sustainability...

Considerable growth has been achieved in agricultural production, specifically in export crops in developing countries over the last few decades. However, now there are concerns that production growth may not be sustainable under current agricultural practices. One of the primary sustainability...

Subsidised credit, a key component of many programs designed to facilitate rapid adoption of new agricultural technologies in developing countries, has been almost unanimously condemned by economists on both efficiency and equity grounds. This paper argues that such analysis have typically...

Examines the economic factors that influenced chemical based agriculture in Australia and the adverse environmental effects of agrochemicals. Reports how technological change, government policies and institutions affected the environment through chemicals. Discusses the effectiveness of...