Agriculture
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How do farmers cope with extreme heat?
When exposed to harmful high temperatures, subsistence farmers increase their use of land and change their crop mix to mitigate the decline in output
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Improving agricultural extension and information services in the developing world
Information services can substantially increase the productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers as long as certain criteria are met
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Misperceived quality: Fertiliser in Tanzania
Evidence from Tanzania shows fertiliser quality is not the problem, rather it is farmers’ perceived belief of bad fertiliser quality that is
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Climate change and Indian agriculture
Climate change could reduce farm incomes by 15-18%, and by as much as 20-25% in un-irrigated areas
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Tackling food insecurity
We produce enough food to feed every single person alive, yet global food insecurity is rising. Arif Husain discusses why and the way forward.
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The coffee chain: Linking farmers to the global market
How can smallholder farmers in Africa overcome barriers and export their produce to valuable Western markets?
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Can farmers weather climate change?
Jonathan Colmer explores the effect increasing temperatures have on farmers and the occupational structure in India.
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Quality doesn't speak for itself: Evidence from the Senegalese onion market
Agriculture market reforms that allow quality recognition enable farmers to capture higher prices and lead to adoption of better technology
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The impact of the Green Revolution on structural change
The introduction of high-yield crop varieties led to greater entrenchment in the agricultural sector, while reducing urban and industrial growth