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American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Large‐scale land reforms constitute a substantial redistribution of wealth and reallocation of agricultural land, which is a major form of asset and production input in developing countries. While land redistribution (from the rich to the poor) remains a highly controversial issue, extensive evidence on its effect is limited.
Devashish Mitra +3 more
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Unpowered Measured Irrigation Training Manual for Smallholders
, 2019 The Unpowered Measured Irrigation Controller (UMIC) allows all your plants to be irrigated automatically without using any electricity. It is a smart irrigation controller because the irrigation scheduling is controlled by the prevailing weather ...
Omodei, Bernie
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Climate change and perennial crop production: Evidence of yield impact and adaptation in California
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Perennial crops are economically important. They contribute to food security, providing essential nutrients that are often lacking in annual crops, and provide additional environmental benefits compared with annual crops. Despite their importance, empirical research on the impacts of climate change and adaptation on perennial crops remains ...
Yuanyuan Wen +2 more
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Design and simulation of an intelligent irrigation system using fuzzy logic
Discover ElectronicsFarmers in developing countries employ various irrigation methods ranging from traditional techniques such as the use of irrigation cans to modern pressurized systems while irrigating short-seasoned crops that require continuous water supply especially ...
Peter Kibazo +2 more
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The role of venture‐financed startups in innovation for US agriculture
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract To evaluate the role played by startup companies in the innovation ecosystem of US agriculture, we compile a unique dataset of 6024 new entrants founded 1987–2019 that details their financing lifecycles, annual economic performance, and patenting activities.
Gregory D. Graff +2 more
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SCADA and related technologies for irrigation district modernization, II [PDF]
, 2007 Presented at SCADA and related technologies for irrigation district modernization, II: a USCID water management conference held on June 6-9, 2007 in Denver, Colorado.SCADA information umbrellas for irrigation districts -- Data considerations for SCADA ...
Anderson, Susan S., author +2 more
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Crop insurance and irrigation behavior: The conditional role of pumping costs
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Excessive water use for irrigation can accelerate the depletion of water resources, undermining agriculture's resilience to weather‐related shocks. Understanding how farmers make water use decisions is essential for developing effective water management policies.
Sungmin Cheu, Molly Sears
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Irrigation techniques in Armenia [PDF]
, 2009 Presented at the fifth international conference on irrigation and drainage, Irrigation and drainage for food, energy and the environment on November 3-6, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah.The economic efficiency and rate of return of different irrigation ...
Afyan, Gevorg, author +2 more
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Farm labor scarcity and its uneven impacts on crop producers in the United States
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract This study is the first to evaluate the impacts of farm labor scarcity on producers in the United States across different crop production systems. Between 2002 and 2017, we disentangle the effects of labor scarcity from the impacts of rising commodity demand, technological change, and supply of other inputs on labor market outcomes.
Srabashi Ray +4 more
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Premium subsidy designs and crowding out of insurance demand
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Crop insurance is an important instrument to protect farmers against extreme weather events. Many countries provide subsidies for crop insurance products to make insurance more affordable for farmers. The Federal Crop Insurance Program in the United States and major European crop insurance programs such as in Spain, Italy, and France focus on ...
Tim Philippi
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