Technology adoption, impact, and extension in develo** countries' agriculture: A review of the recent literature
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 …
Uncertainty, learning, and technology adoption in agriculture
Adoption of agricultural innovations has been an important factor affecting the welfare of
farmers, the productivity of agriculture and the economics of the food sector. This paper …
farmers, the productivity of agriculture and the economics of the food sector. This paper …
Agricultural technology in Africa
We discuss recent trends in agricultural productivity in Africa and highlight how
technological progress in agriculture has stagnated on the continent. We briefly review the …
technological progress in agriculture has stagnated on the continent. We briefly review the …
Effect of financial inclusion on poverty and vulnerability to poverty: Evidence using a multidimensional measure of financial inclusion
This study examines the effect of financial inclusion on poverty and vulnerability to poverty of
Ghanaian households. Using data extracted from the seventh round of the Ghana Living …
Ghanaian households. Using data extracted from the seventh round of the Ghana Living …
[HTML][HTML] Climate risk management and rural poverty reduction
Climate variability is a major source of risk to smallholder farmers and pastoralists,
particularly in dryland regions. A growing body of evidence links climate-related risk to the …
particularly in dryland regions. A growing body of evidence links climate-related risk to the …
Understanding the intertwined nature of rising multiple risks in modern agriculture and food system
The current agriculture system has become complex and fragile in recent years. With an
increase in population, the demand for food is increasing, but the resources such as arable …
increase in population, the demand for food is increasing, but the resources such as arable …
Satellite-based assessment of yield variation and its determinants in smallholder African systems
The emergence of satellite sensors that can routinely observe millions of individual
smallholder farms raises possibilities for monitoring and understanding agricultural …
smallholder farms raises possibilities for monitoring and understanding agricultural …
Advancements in technology and innovation for sustainable agriculture: Understanding and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils
In recent decades, Technology and Innovation (TI) have shown tremendous potential for
improving agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. However, the adoption …
improving agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. However, the adoption …
Using agriculture for development: Supply-and demand-side approaches
For most poor countries of today, using agriculture for development is widely recognized as
a promising strategy. Yet, in these countries, investment in agriculture has mostly been …
a promising strategy. Yet, in these countries, investment in agriculture has mostly been …
How does risk management influence production decisions? Evidence from a field experiment
Weather is a key source of income risk, especially in emerging market economies. This
paper uses a randomized controlled trial involving Indian farmers to study how an innovative …
paper uses a randomized controlled trial involving Indian farmers to study how an innovative …