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Precision Farming As A Tool In Reducing Environmental Damages In Developing Countries: A Case Study Of Cotton Production In Benin

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  • Gandonou, Jean-Marc
  • Dillon, Carl R.
  • Harman, Wyatte L.
  • Williams, Jimmy R.

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Government subsidies designed to encourage cotton production in Benin have resulted in unsustainable agricultural production practices. Properly introduced, precision farming technology can help farmers improve their management practices and stop the damages being done to the environment. An economic analysis of the impacts of subvention policies is performed. Results show that an increase in input cost has a marginal impact on farmers' production strategy.

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  • Gandonou, Jean-Marc & Dillon, Carl R. & Harman, Wyatte L. & Williams, Jimmy R., 2004. "Precision Farming As A Tool In Reducing Environmental Damages In Developing Countries: A Case Study Of Cotton Production In Benin," 2004 Annual meeting, August 1-4, Denver, CO 20086, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea04:20086
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.20086
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