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Multivariate analysis of the adoption of cacao productive technologies: Evidence from a case study in Colombia

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  • Martíneza, Jose María
  • Martínez Pachón,Eliana

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[EN] Multivariate and ordered Probit models were used to study the determinants of the adoption and extent of adoption of agronomic practices among cacao farmers in Nariño, Colombia, with data from 353 farmers in the mountain region. Results suggest that farmers’ adoption decisions are made on a joint basis, further validating the use of a multivariate approach. The presence of illegal crops creates strong disincentives that affect the possibility of more significant technological improvements. Adequate access to agricultural technical assistance strongly increases rates of adoption. Evidence suggests that efforts are necessary to better target resource-poor farmers. [ES] Se usaron modelos Probit multivariado y ordenado para estudiar los determinantes de adopción e intensidad de adopción de prácticas agronómicas entre cacaoteros de la región de cordillera de Nariño, Colombia, partiendo de datos para 353 productores. Los resultados indican que las decisiones de adopción tecnológica suelen ser simultáneas, validando la aproximación multivariada. La presencia de cultivos ilegales supone una posible barrera de incentivos para lograr mejores indicadores de adopción. Acceso efectivo a asistencia técnica agropecuaria aumenta considerablemente las tasas de adopción. La evidencia sugiere una urgente necesidad de mejorar el alcance de las tecnologías para productores de bajos recursos.

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  • Martíneza, Jose María & Martínez Pachón,Eliana, 2021. "Multivariate analysis of the adoption of cacao productive technologies: Evidence from a case study in Colombia," Economia Agraria y Recursos Naturales, Spanish Association of Agricultural Economists, vol. 21(01), June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:earnsa:329138
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.329138
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