African seasonal price variability for cereals is two to three times higher than price variability on the international reference market.

The climate change forecasts for Ethiopia predict higher temperature and rainfall and increased variability in rainfall with periodic severe droughts and floods.

Ethiopia has made substantial efforts in the last three decades to increase agricultural productivity through modern input intensification and stimulate overall economic growth.

Several factors contribute to the low level of improved variety use in Ethiopia.

There is growing interest in understanding the links between land reforms, land markets and poverty reduction in Africa.

Despite recent evidence that decisions about technology adoption often involve input from both men and women, the literature on technology adoption rarely considers gender and intrahousehold issues.

Presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association 2016 Annual Meeting, July 31-August 2, Boston, Massachusetts