Farmer willingness to pay for seed-related information: rice varieties in Nigeria and Benin

J Daniela Horna (), Melinda Smale and Matthias von Oppen

Environment and Development Economics, 2007, vol. 12, issue 06, pages 799-825

Abstract: This study examines farmers preferences for rice seed. Farmers prefer one variety based on the utility they obtain from its attributes, which depends on their own social and economic characteristics. Contingent methods are used to elicit preferences and rice seed price. The marginal values of attributes are estimated with an ordered probit regression. The WTP for seed-related information is derived from the utility model. The results have implications for the best way to finance extension services in the areas of intervention, particularly for new rice varieties.

Date: 2007

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