Climbing bean as a solution to increase productivity in land-constrained environments: Evidence from Rwanda

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dc.contributor.authorKatungi, Eniden
dc.contributor.authorLarochelle, Catherineen
dc.contributor.authorMugabo, Josephaten
dc.contributor.authorBuruchara, Robinen
dc.contributor.departmentAgricultural and Applied Economicsen
dc.coverage.countryRwandaen
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-14T16:35:46Zen
dc.date.available2018-12-14T16:35:46Zen
dc.date.issued2018-12-09en
dc.date.updated2018-12-14T16:35:44Zen
dc.description.abstractClimbing bean is a potential solution to increase the agricultural sector productivity and sustainability. Using nationally representative bean-producing household data collected in Rwanda, this study identifies factors that influence the decision to switch from cultivating bush to climbing bean and quantifies the impact of climbing bean adoption on yield. About 50% of bean-producing households grow climbing bean, a substantial increase over the past 15 years. Elevation, population pressure, and drought shocks are important drivers of climbing bean adoption. Adoption of climbing bean increases yield by 23% among adopters and has the potential to increase yield by 48% for non-adopters. Findings from this study provide important information for the development of agricultural policies and programs in Rwanda and elsewhere.en
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1177/0030727018813698en
dc.identifier.orcidLarochelle, Catherine [0000-0001-7655-7380]en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/86402en
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dc.titleClimbing bean as a solution to increase productivity in land-constrained environments: Evidence from Rwandaen
dc.title.serialOutlook on Agricultureen
dc.typeArticle - Refereeden
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dcterms.dateAccepted2018-10-26en
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