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An Analysis of Labour Use Pattern in Thirappane Village Tank Cascade System in Sri Lanka: Determinants and Potential Effects of Off-farm Employment

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  • Weerahewa, J.
  • Kanthilanka, H.
  • Farquharson, J. R.
  • Thrikawala, S.
  • Ramilan, T.
  • D. Dayananda

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Participation in off-farm employment is a strategy adopted by farmers in many developing countries to increase and stabilize their incomes. However, empirical evidence on its effects on management of natural resources is context specific. This study examines the pattern on labor use with special emphasis on determinants and potential effects of participation in off-farm employment by the villagers reside in Thirappane tank cascade system in Sri Lanka. Data gathered from a primary survey conducted among 134 households were used for analysis. The results of probit models revealed that the farmers who possess agricultural assets have a higher probability of joining employment in other-farms and those who are educated and own large farms participate in non-farm sector employment. Community management of the village tank cascade systems will be challenging owing to the increased interest in off-farm activities by the able.

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  • Weerahewa, J. & Kanthilanka, H. & Farquharson, J. R. & Thrikawala, S. & Ramilan, T. & D. Dayananda, 2021. "An Analysis of Labour Use Pattern in Thirappane Village Tank Cascade System in Sri Lanka: Determinants and Potential Effects of Off-farm Employment," Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA), vol. 22(01), December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:saeasj:359032
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.359032
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    Agribusiness; Labor and Human Capital;

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