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Understanding the Adoption of Modern Cultivars in India: Adoption probability and use intensity

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  • Varshney, Deepak
  • Joshi, P.K.
  • Roy, Devesh
  • Kumar, Anjani

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  • Varshney, Deepak & Joshi, P.K. & Roy, Devesh & Kumar, Anjani, 2021. "Understanding the Adoption of Modern Cultivars in India: Adoption probability and use intensity," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 47(1), January.
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlaare:310525
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.310525
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