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Social Innovations and Access to Technology and Extension Services for SmallHolder Farmers: Insights from Three Cases

In: Methodological Issues in Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Practice

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  • Edakkandi Meethal Reji

    (Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

  • Samapti Guha

    (Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

Abstract

It is a paradox that despite having a huge market and favourable price for most of the agricultural products, the farmers live in poverty. This chapter investigates the role of social innovations in technology and extension services for small and marginal farmers in India. Drawing insights from three cases this chapter demonstrates that small and marginal farming can be profitable and productive if the farmers are provided with access to quality extension services and market linkage. Grass roots innovations are vital for providing these cost-effective services.

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  • Edakkandi Meethal Reji & Samapti Guha, 2020. "Social Innovations and Access to Technology and Extension Services for SmallHolder Farmers: Insights from Three Cases," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Satyajit Majumdar & Edakkandi Meethal Reji (ed.), Methodological Issues in Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Practice, chapter 0, pages 223-238, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-981-13-9769-1_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9769-1_12
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