On the Determinants of High Productivity in Rice Farming in Irrigated Areas in Senegal: Efficiency of Large-Scale bs. Small-Scale Irrigation Schemes

Takeshi Sakurai

No 212035, 2015 Conference, August 9-14, 2015, Milan, Italy from International Association of Agricultural Economists

Abstract: Irrigated rice farming in the Senegal River Valley is known to be highly productive, as indicated by the average yield of nearly 5 tons per hectare, and the extensive adoption of modern seed-fertilizer technology. This study seeks to understand why rice farming is so productive in this region; analyzing this situation from the viewpoint of the management efficiency of large versus small scale irrigation schemes. Contrary to popular belief, the study found that farmers in large-scale irrigation schemes achieve significantly higher yields and profits than those in small-scale irrigation schemes

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Pages: 39
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.212035

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