This study examines the role of caste-based affiliations in the smallholders’ social network interactions for adoption choices.
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Farmers’ choice of market channels and producer prices in India: Role of transportation and communication networks
This paper assesses the effect of transportation and communication networks on farmers’ choice of market channels for paddy and wheat, and subsequently on the prices they receive from these channels.
Does cooperative membership improve household welfare? Evidence from a panel data analysis of smallholder dairy farmers in Bihar, India
This paper examines the factors that influence dairy farmers’ decisions to become members of milk cooperative societies, and the impact of cooperative membership on milk yield, net returns per liter, and adoption of FSM.
How can organic rice be a boon to smallholders? Evidence from contract farming in India
Demand for organic basmati rice (OBR), both at home and abroad, coupled with policy reforms have given rise to contract farming (CF) production in India. OBR production, however, is highly susceptible to weather and pest risks.
Is Indian agriculture becoming resilient to droughts?
Drought is one of the major constraints to sustainable improvement of agricultural productivity in the rainfed farming systems.
"Governments in most Asian countries used grain price stabilization as a major policy instrument when they embarked on promoting the Green Revolution.
"India has become the world’s largest milk producer but its dairy industry lacks market access.