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Does Adoption of Improved Variety Encourage Farmers to Invest in Modern Inputs and Use Good Practices? Evidence from Rice Farmers in Guinea

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Iron toxicity is one of the constraints limiting rice production in Africa. This study used a randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of an iron toxicity-tolerant variety, named ARICA 6, on different outcomes and investment in modern inputs by smallholder farmers. Two rounds of data were collected from 520 rice-farming households in Guinea. Results showed that the use of ARICA 6 increased rice yield by 330 kg ha −1 and net income by US$ 120 ha −1 . However, adoption of improved variety may not be enough to crowd in investment in modern inputs because farmers face other constraints.

Source: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics

DOI: 10.1017/aae.2024.27

Authors: Aminou Arouna, Mamadou L. Barry, Pierre Kamano, Jacob A. Yabi

Institutions: Université de Parakou, Africa Rice Center, Institut de Recherche Agronomique de Guinée

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,835