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Hattam, Caroline E.; Holloway, Garth J.. |
Adoption of organic production and subsequent entry into the organic market is examined using Mexican avocado producers as a case study. Probit analysis of a sample of 183 small-scale (<15ha) producers from Michoacán suggests that adoption is positively influenced by management and economic factors (e.g. production costs per hectare and making inputs), but also by social factors (e.g. membership of a producers’ association). Experience in agriculture has a significant but negative effect. Effective policy design must be therefore be aware of both the economic and social complexities surrounding adoption decisions. |
Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Markets and trade. |
Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/4367/4/4367%2DHattam_Holloway_4p_revised%2Ded.pdf |