Author : Mishra, Ashkok K.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Can contract farming in organic basmati rice be a boon to smallholders? Evidence from India by : Mishra, Ashkok K.
Download or read book Can contract farming in organic basmati rice be a boon to smallholders? Evidence from India written by Mishra, Ashkok K. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demand for organic basmati rice (OBR), both at home and abroad, coupled with policy reforms in India have given rise to contract farming (CF) production in that nation. OBR production, however, is highly susceptible to weather and pest risks. This study investigates the impact of smallholders’ perceived production risks on their adoption of CF in OBR farming. We also assess the impact of CF in OBR production on yields, prices received, and the livelihood of OBR producers. We use farm-level data from smallholder basmati rice farms in India and the endogenous switching regression method to account for heterogeneity.