Impact of contracts in high yielding varieties seed production on profits and yield: The case of Nepal
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- 作者：Ashok K. Mishraa ; Ashok.K.Mishra@Asu.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Anjani Kumarb ; Pramod K. Joshib ; Alwin D'souzaa
- 关键词：Nepal ; Contract farming ; HYV paddy seed ; Smallholder farms ; Propensity score matching estimators ; Profits ; Yield ; Costs ; Treatment effect
- 刊名：Food Policy
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：July 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：62
- 期：Complete
- 页码：110-121
- 全文大小：469 K
文摘
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HYV seed production and distribution can increase productivity in Nepal.
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We examine the effect of contracts on HYV seed production on profits.
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We find significantly positive impact of contracts on profits, yields, market price.
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HYV seed production with output conditions, decreases profits and market price.
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HYV seed production with input conditions, increases profits and yield.