Adoption and Impact of Modern Rice Varieties on Poverty in Eastern India

Bannor, Richard Kwasi; Kumar, Gupta Amarnath Krishna; Oppong-Kyeremeh, Helena; Wongnaa, Camillus Abawiera

doi:10.1016/j.rsci.2019.12.006

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“…In contrast, a level increase in the educational level of a farmer increases the probability of using both seeds and seedlings by 8.841 units in comparison to the use of seeds only. The result is consistent with Weir and Knight (2000); Mutanyagwa et al (2018) and Bannor et al (2020) who revealed that educated farmers are generally open to innovative ideas and new technologies, hence, are most likely to accept current planting materials.…”

Section: The Choice Of Cashew Planting Materials Among Farmerssupporting

confidence: 89%

“…Likewise, the probability of using both seeds and seedlings decreases by 19.25 units compared to the seeds only. Interestingly, the result on the age of cashew plantations relative to seedling usage is consistent with studies by Abdulai (2016) and Chandio and Yuansheng (2018), however, in contrast with the findings by Bannor et al (2020). On the contrary, an increase in the experience of a farmer decreases the probability of using seedlings compared to seeds.…”

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confidence: 86%

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Seedling production and choice among cashew farmers in Ghana: a profitability analysis

Bannor

Oppong-Kyeremeh

Abele

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PurposeThe unavailability and inadequate use of cashew seedlings for propagation are part of the challenges facing the cashew sub-sector in Ghana. However, promoting investment into cashew seedling production should be based on the analysis of the profitability and viability of such a venture as well as the respective determinants of farmers' demand for the planting material.Design/methodology/approachThis study used gross margin/contribution, net margin and contribution ratios to analyse the profitability of cashew seedling production under four different business models. Also, the determinants of choice of planting material for cashew plantation among farmers was analysed via a multinomial probit regression.FindingsThe study revealed that cashew seedling production is profitable with a gross margin of $8,474, $2,242, $1,616 and $1,797 and contribution to sales of 31–53% for the various business models. The positive determinants of the use of cashew seedlings were off-farm job participation and extension contact, whereas farm size and age of plantation negatively influenced the use of seedlings. Land acquisition method also influenced the use of both seedlings and seeds negatively.Practical implicationsThe findings provide empirical evidence of the viability and profitability of cashew seedling production as a viable business venture and off-farm opportunity in rural areas. The information from the study will help major stakeholders in cashew production to understand the type of farmers who use seeds and seedlings as well as the reasons for using or otherwise.Originality/valueSignificant research in the cashew value chain had focussed on the profitability of cashew plantation with little literature on profitability and viability analysis of cashew seedling production. Similarly, this study provides a significant value chain job opportunity as well as literature on the choice of cashew seedlings among current and prospective end-users.

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Seedling production and choice among cashew farmers in Ghana: a profitability analysis

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Oppong-Kyeremeh

Abele

et al. 2020

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“…To achieve the objective of this study, we estimate the average treatment effect on the treated ( ATT ), defined as the average difference in outcome (household food security) of improved rice variety adopting farm households, with or without the technology (Bannor, Kumar, Oppong‐Kyeremeh, & Wongnaa, 2020; Manda, Gardebroek, Kuntashula, & Alene, 2018; Takahashi & Barrett, 2014):

italicATT = E (()|, Y_{iA} - Y_{iN}, T_{i} = 1) = E (()|, Y_{italiciA}, T_{i} = 1) - E (()|, Y_{italiciN}, = 1)

where E (. ) is the expectation operator, Y iA is the potential outcome with improved rice variety adoption while Y iN is the potential outcome with non‐adoption of improved rice variety and T i is the treatment indicator, equal to 1 if the farm household adopted improved rice varieties and 0 otherwise.…”

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“…The selection of the variables for our empirical model is constructed as a result of reviewing theoretical and empirical literature relating to adoption and impact evaluations (Arouna et al, 2017; Bannor et al, 2020; Donkoh et al, 2019; Khonje, Manda, Alene, & Kassie, 2015; Takahashi et al, 2020). From literature, numerous factors influence adoption and, consequently, our outcome variables (food insecurity measures).…”

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Impact of improved rice varieties on household food security in Northern Ghana: A doubly robust analysis

Addai

Ng’ombe

2021

J of Intl Development

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This study determines the impact of the adoption of improved rice varieties on household food security using farm‐level data from 900 households in Northern Ghana. We employed the doubly robust inverse probability weighted regression adjustment procedure complementary with a propensity score matching approach on two indicators of food security (household dietary diversity score and subjective food security). Across all the various estimation procedures, we observed consistent positive effects of the adoption of improved rice varieties on household food security. Policies that enhance diffusion and adoption of improved rice varieties should be encouraged to improve food security among farm households.

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“…Based on the forgoing discussion and following Bannor et al (2020) as well as Wongnaa and Babu (2020), PSM was employed in analysing the impact of contract farming on the food security status of rice farmers. PSM was chosen over other impact evaluation/assessment techniques because it assumes that all important household characteristics determining the impact of contract farming on the food security status of rice farmers are observable.…”

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Does contract farming improve rice farmers' food security? Empirical evidence from Ghana

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Awunyo‐Vitor

Wongnaa

2021

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PurposeIn order to improve access to resources for smallholder farmers, efforts are being made to promote contract farming in Ghana. This is seen as a strategy to increase agricultural productivity of farmers, give better market access and guarantee adequate supply of raw materials to agro-based industries. However, the challenge is whether contract farming leads to improvement in food security status of farmers. The study therefore seeks to explore to what extent farmers' food security status is influenced by their participation in contract farming activities.Design/methodology/approachUsing Cragg's double-hurdle model to analyse participation in contract farming, the authors control for selection bias using propensity score matching applied to a data set of 336 observations to examine the impact of contract farming on the food security levels of rice farmers in Ghana.FindingsThe results of this study show that yield of paddy and the wealth of the farmer are the main factors that influence the quantity of paddy rice to be contracted in contract farming arrangements. This study also finds that participation in contract farming will increase food security by 109%. In conclusion, contract farming has a significant positive impact on the farmers' food security status.Originality/valueAgricultural policies and rural development initiatives supporting the promotion and expansion of contract farming should be pursued to persuade more farmers to produce under contract farming agreements.

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Adoption and Impact of Modern Rice Varieties on Poverty in Eastern India

Cited by 51 publications

References 29 publications

Seedling production and choice among cashew farmers in Ghana: a profitability analysis

Seedling production and choice among cashew farmers in Ghana: a profitability analysis

Impact of improved rice varieties on household food security in Northern Ghana: A doubly robust analysis

Does contract farming improve rice farmers' food security? Empirical evidence from Ghana

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