The leader, the keeper, and the follower? A legitimacy perspective on the governance of varietal innovation systems for climate changes adaptation. The case of sunflower hybrids in France

Akimowicz, Mikaël; Corso, Jean-Pierre Del; Gallai, Nicola; Képhaliacos, Charilaos

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103498

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“…Considering the substantial influence of climate conditions, particularly rainfall rates, on chilli production (Kuntariningsih and Mariyono, 2013) and the inherently more intensive input requirements of hybrid chilli (Mariyono, 2017), the dis-adoption behavior associated with increasing rainfall rates may indicate a shift toward lower-cost chilli farming practices. Conversely, farmers with more substantial capital may transition from non-hybrid to hybrid seeds in response to increasing rainfall, as hybrid seeds are often designed for enhanced performance across various climate conditions, including high rainfall rates (Akimowicz et al, 2022; Tripathi et al, 2023). This finding aligns with the results reported by Sayekti et al (2021), who similarly observed an increased utilization of hybrid seeds during the rainy planting season.…”

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Understanding the dynamics of hybrid seed adoption among smallholder chilli farmers in Indonesia

Sayekti,

Hasibuan,

Stringer

et al. 2024

Outlook Agric

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In the realm of agricultural research, considerable attention has been directed toward the adoption of hybrid seeds; however, the evolution of adoption behaviors over time remains an area of limited comprehension. This study contributes to the existing literature by elucidating the determinants that underlies the dynamic of hybrid seed adoption among smallholder chilli farmers in Indonesia. By categorizing adoption into four distinct phases—non-adoption, late-adoption, continual-adoption, and dis-adoption—a nuanced understanding of the phenomenon is sought. Leveraging a two-period panel dataset encompassing chilli farmers, we employ a multinomial logit model to explicate the dynamic adoption behaviors exhibited by these farmers. Our empirical findings bring to light a notable divergence in the variables associated with continual-adoption as opposed to those linked with late-adoption. This distinction underscores the heterogeneous nature of adopters and emphasizes the need for tailored strategies for each category. Specifically, we unearth a positive correlation between membership in a farmer's group and the propensity for continual-adoption, concurrently mitigating the likelihood of non-adoption. The implications drawn from our study underscore the intricate nature of adoption stages, thereby providing valuable insights to inform the design of targeted adoption policies that cater to the distinct strategies required for varying adoption categories.

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