Linking Risk Aversion, Time Preference and Fertiliser Use in Burkina Faso

Cotty, Tristan Le; d'Hôtel, Elodie Maître; Soubeyran, Raphaël; Subervie, Julie

doi:10.1080/00220388.2017.1344645

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“…Prior research has indicated that a negative relationship exists between risk aversion and fertiliser application although this effect diminishes with increasing wealth [11,51]. Conversely, Le Cotty, Maître d'Hôtel [10] found no link between risk preference and fertiliser application. The lack of a consensus pertaining to this relationship makes it a relevant field of inquiry.…”

Section: Farm Management Metricsmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…The use of experimentally elicited measures of risk preference to predict agricultural field behaviours has had mixed results throughout the recent literature. These findings include risk aversion: 1) delaying the adoption of modern seed varieties [9], 2) having either a positive or an ambiguous effect on fertiliser application [10,11], 3) increasing pesticide use [9,12,13], 4) either increasing or having no significant effect on crop diversification [13,14], and 5) decreasing farm production risk [15]. Based on the results of such prior literature, further investigation and result verification in new regions are essential.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Determinants of Risk-Dependent Agricultural Field Behaviours in Bhutan

Gensits¹

2019

IJAE

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This article investigates the power of individual risk preference in combination with socio-economic and demographic characteristics to predict ten agricultural field behaviours in a developing country. A sample of 163 farmers from western-central Bhutan was interviewed regarding their farm management practices. Their risk preference was then experimentally elicited using a modified Multiple Price List. The results show farm size as being a primary determinant of income diversification, nitrogenous fertiliser application, and pesticide use. Farm diversification is most dependent on the household head's level of education and the quantity of farm labour available. Finally, both income diversification and farm diversification are shown to have an inverse relationship with loss risk aversion. On the basis of the findings of this article, agricultural policy and programmes can increase their efficacy and efficiency by targeting agrarian Bhutanese households based on their characteristics.

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Section: Farm Management Metricsmentioning

confidence: 91%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determinants of Risk-Dependent Agricultural Field Behaviours in Bhutan

Gensits¹

2019

IJAE

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“…Cotton and maize are important crops in the region where farmers apply fertilizer and inputs. The fertilizer farmers receive for cotton or maize is often shared with the other crops and fields [33]. Therefore, although a large number of farmers reported using fertilizer, they do not apply the recommended amount of fertilizer.…”

Section: The Groundnut Cropping Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Participatory analysis of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cropping system and production constraints in Burkina Faso

Boubacar

Miningou

Nebié

et al. 2021

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background Groundnut is one of the major legume crops grown as food and cash crop across the different agroecological zones of Burkina Faso. It is ranked the 2nd important legume crop for household food, nutrition, and income generation for both rural and urban zones, contributing significantly to food supply and economy of the country. Despite its importance and breeding efforts to develop improved varieties, groundnut productivity remains low. Assessing and describing the present groundnut cropping system and production constraints as well as gender dynamics in the main production areas will help in defining the groundnut breeding priorities. Methods A participatory rural appraisal study was conducted in three groundnut production regions (central-eastern, central-northern, and central-western). In each region, 4 villages were selected with a total of 124 farmers interviewed to collect data on socio-demographics, farming systems, cropping practices, and production constraints. Data analysis was carried out for qualitative and quantitative variables using STATA 14. Analysis of variance was conducted across regions and gender, and also between and within regions. Kendall’s coefficients were determined for qualitative variables across regions for the constraints using the pairwise rank. Pearson’s correlation was carried out to assess the relationship between variables, and the chi-square test was used to assess the difference in farmer preferences. Results The study revealed a cropping system of groundnut in an environment largely affected by climate change and in a subsistence and extensive agriculture. There is a variation in the groundnut cropping system across the regions. Gender plays a key role in the production of the groundnut, and 48.39% of women are engaged in groundnut cropping with less access to land and production resources. A yield gap between men and women was observed with men achieving more yield than women. There was a strong correlation between the use of improved varieties and technical assistance. A strong correlation was observed between farm size and production, and farm size and sex denoting an extensive production. Production constraints, although similar, were perceived and ranked differently between regions. The lack of improved varieties, absence of agricultural credit, lack of production tools, the high price of seeds, the high price of fertilizer, drought, and disease are some of the important constraints affecting groundnut productivity. Conclusion This study provides a recent view of groundnut cropping, allowing a good understanding of the farmers’ situation. The result will contribute to the refining of breeding priorities and guide further activities in groundnut breeding in Burkina Faso.

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“…Cotton and maize are important crops in the region where farmers apply fertilizer and inputs. The fertilizer farmers receive for cotton or maize is often shared with the other crops and elds [33]. Therefore, although a large number of farmers reported using fertilizer, they don't apply the recommended amount of fertilizer.…”

Section: The Groundnut Cropping Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Participatory analysis of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cropping system and production constraints in Burkina Faso

Boubacar

Miningou²,

Nebié³

et al. 2020

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Background: Groundnut is one of the major legume crops grown as food and cash crop across the different agroecological zones of Burkina Faso. It is ranked the 2nd important legume crop for household food, nutrition and income generation for both rural and urban zones, contributing significantly to food supply and economy of the country. Despite its importance and breeding efforts to develop improved varieties, groundnut productivity remains low. Assessing and describing the present groundnut cropping system and production constraints as well as gender dynamics in the main production areas will help in defining the groundnut breeding priorities.Methods: A Participatory Rural Appraisal study was conducted in three groundnut production regions (Central-Eastern, Central-Northern and Central-Western). In each region, 4 villages were selected with a total of 124 farmers interviewed to collect data on socio-demographics, farming systems, cropping practices and production constraints. Data analysis was carried out for qualitative and quantitative variables using STATA 14. Analysis of variance was conducted across regions and gender, and also between and within regions. Kendall's coefficients were determined for qualitative variables across regions for the constraints using the pairwise rank. Pearson's correlation was carried out to assess the relationship between variables, and the chi-square test was used to assess the difference in farmer preferences.Results: The study revealed a cropping system of groundnut in an environment largely affected by climate change and in a subsistence and extensive agriculture. There is a variation in the groundnut cropping system across the regions. Gender plays a key role in the production of the groundnut and 48.39% of women are engaged in groundnut cropping with less access to land and production resources. A yield gap between men and women was observed with men achieving more yield than women. There was a strong correlation between the use of improved varieties and technical assistance. A strong correlation was observed between farm size and production, and farm size and sex denoting an extensive production. Production constraints, although similar, were perceived and ranked differently between regions. The lack of improved varieties, absence of agricultural credit, lack of production tools, the high price of seeds, the high price of fertilizer, drought and disease are some of the important constraints affecting groundnut productivity.Conclusion: This study provides a recent view of groundnut cropping, allowing a good understanding of the farmers’ situation. The result will contribute to the refining of breeding priorities and guide further activities in groundnut breeding in Burkina Faso.

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Linking Risk Aversion, Time Preference and Fertiliser Use in Burkina Faso

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Cited by 21 publications

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Determinants of Risk-Dependent Agricultural Field Behaviours in Bhutan

Determinants of Risk-Dependent Agricultural Field Behaviours in Bhutan

Participatory analysis of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cropping system and production constraints in Burkina Faso

Participatory analysis of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) cropping system and production constraints in Burkina Faso

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