Effects of transaction costs on rice farmers' adoption of certified seeds in the Philippines
Issue Date
6-2016
Abstract
The paper uses pooled data consisting of 1,816 farm households to determine the effects of transaction costs and other factors on the adoption and level of utilization of certified seeds. The model was estimated using Cragg's double hurdle estimator. Results show that transaction costs generally affect the probability of adoption but not the level of usage of certified seeds. Policies that can mitigate transaction costs can increase the adoption rate but other interventions are needed to improve the level of use of certified seeds of those who are already using them and those that are prospectively going to utilize them.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Economics, Management and Agricultural Development
ISSN
2449-4585
Volume
2
Issue
1
Page
1-13
Document Type
Article
Physical Description
tables; references
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Cuevas, A. C., "Effects of transaction costs on rice farmers' adoption of certified seeds in the Philippines" (2016). Journal Article. 5795.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5795
En – AGROVOC descriptors
RICE; SEEDS; SEED CERTIFICATION; COSTS; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER; INNOVATION ADOPTION