The complex dynamics of smallholder technology adoption: the case of SRI in Madagascar

Christine M. Moser and Christopher B. Barrett ()

Agricultural Economics, 2006, vol. 35, issue 3, pages 373-388

Abstract: This article explores the dynamics of smallholder technology adoption, with particular reference to a high-yielding, low external input rice production method in Madagascar. We present a simple model of technology adoption by farm households in an environment of incomplete financial and land markets. We then use a probit model and symmetrically censored least squares estimation of a dynamic tobit model to analyze the decisions to adopt, expand, and disadopt the method. We find that seasonal liquidity constraints discourage adoption by poorer farmers. Learning effects-both from extension agents and from other farmers-exert significant influence over adoption decisions. Copyright 2006 International Association of Agricultural Economists.

Date: 2006
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