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Agriculture support services in Malawi: Direct effects, complementarities, and time dynamics:

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  • Ambler, Kate
  • de Brauw, Alan
  • Godlonton, Susan

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Using a randomized controlled trial, we examine the impacts of cash and input transfers, and a cross-randomized program of intensive agricultural extension over two years. We find large effects on the total value of agricultural production from the transfers (both cash and inputs) in both years. Gains to production are driven by an increase in resources allocated to inputs, specifically pesticides (in the first year) and casual labor (both years). We see no direct evidence that intensive extension is more effective than lead farmer extension support after one year. However, we do find evidence of production gains attributable to intensive extension in the subsequent year, highlighting important time dynamics. In the first year, farmers experience the best outcomes when they receive both transfers and extension, though that pattern is less clear in year 2.

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  • Ambler, Kate & de Brauw, Alan & Godlonton, Susan, 2018. "Agriculture support services in Malawi: Direct effects, complementarities, and time dynamics:," IFPRI discussion papers 1725, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    • Handle: RePEc:fpr:ifprid:1725
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    2. Comola, Margherita & Inguaggiato, Carla & Mendola, Mariapia, 2021. "Learning about Farming: Innovation and Social Networks in a Resettled Community in Brazil," IZA Discussion Papers 14092, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    3. Edmonds, Eric & Theoharides, Caroline, 2020. "The short term impact of a productive asset transfer in families with child labor: Experimental evidence from the Philippines," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 146(C).
    4. Jacopo Bonan & Harounan Kazianga & Mariapia Mendola, 2019. "Agricultural Transformation and Farmers' Expectations: Experimental Evidence from Uganda," Development Working Papers 458, Centro Studi Luca d'Agliano, University of Milano.
    5. Kate Ambler & Susan Godlonton, 2019. "Windfalls and work requirements: Evidence from a field experiment in Malawi," Department of Economics Working Papers 2019-25, Department of Economics, Williams College.
    6. Jonathan Bauchet & Stacy Prieto & Jacob Ricker‐Gilbert, 2021. "Improved Drying and Storage Practices that Reduce Aflatoxins in Stored Maize: Experimental Evidence from Smallholders in Senegal," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 103(1), pages 296-316, January.

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