Uncertainty, Learning, and Technology Adoption in Agriculture

Adoption of agricultural innovations has been an important factor affecting the welfare of farmers, the productivity of agriculture and the economics of the food sector. This paper reviews the literature on technology adoption in agriculture with a focus on the role of uncertainty and learning. It e...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied economic perspectives and policy 2020-03, Vol.42 (1), p.42-53
Hauptverfasser:	Chavas, Jean‐Paul, Nauges, Céline
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	adoption Agricultural practices Agricultural technology Agriculture Economics and Finance Farmers Humanities and Social Sciences Innovations Learning Technology adoption Uncertainty
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Zusammenfassung:	Adoption of agricultural innovations has been an important factor affecting the welfare of farmers, the productivity of agriculture and the economics of the food sector. This paper reviews the literature on technology adoption in agriculture with a focus on the role of uncertainty and learning. It examines the factors affecting adoption benefits for farmers and their linkages with the innovation process. It also discusses the welfare implications of innovation and adoption for farmers and consumers.
ISSN:	2040-5790 2040-5804 2040-5804
DOI:	10.1002/aepp.13003