Climate, Shocks, Weather and Maize Intensification Decisions in Rural Kenya

Martina Bozzola, Melinda Smale () and Salvatore Di Falco

No 235601, 2016 Annual Meeting, July 31-August 2, Boston, Massachusetts from Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

Abstract: We explore how climate, climate risk and weather affect maize intensification among smallholders in Kenya. We find that each plays an important role in maize intensification choice. The economic implications of this choice are also analyzed. We find that the share of maize area planted to hybrid seeds contributes positively to expected crop income, without increasing exposure to income variability or downside risk. The promotion of maize hybrids is potentially a valuable adaptation strategy to support the well-being of smallholder farmers, especially if these prove tolerant to a wide range of conditions.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Food Security and Poverty; Productivity Analysis; Risk and Uncertainty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 29
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.235601

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