Agriculture and natural resources

Crop varieties and farming practices

A baseline study of the adoption of improved crop varieties and management practices.

OrganisationInternational Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
LocationTamil Nadu and Kerala

The assignment

The baseline study examined the adoption of improved crop varieties and management practices in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The study scope included detailed farmer interviews, village-level information and discussions with seed and input dealers. It was designed to understand adoption patterns and the constraints farmers face.