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Identifying the factors that influence small-scale farmers' transaction costs in relation to seed acquisition

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Using an ethnographic approach, this study explores small-scale farmers’ perceived transaction costs in relation to maize seed acquisition in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. These farmers have different needs and require seed of diverse maize types with mu

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  • Badstue, Lone B., 2004. "Identifying the factors that influence small-scale farmers' transaction costs in relation to seed acquisition," ESA Working Papers 23800, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Agricultural Development Economics Division (ESA).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:faoaes:23800
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.23800
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