A smorgasbord of agricultural technologies: farmers' choices and lessons from Chalite, Panama

Slatton, Russell; Orr, Blair

Author(s)

Slatton, Russell
Orr, Blair

Editor(s)

Eade, Deborah

Publication date

2008-02-01

Document type

Journal article

Language

English

Description

Patronato de Nutricin introduced a range of 18 optional agricultural technologies in the indigenous community of Chalite, Panama. Three of the technologies were adopted by more than half of the farmers surveyed, while an additional eight technologies were adopted by between 20 per cent and 50 per cent of the farmers. Farmers were more likely to adopt technologies associated with familiar crops, previously promoted by other groups, or requiring limited labour or financial resources. The article shows how development groups can quickly reduce the number of technologies promoted in order to deliver services more effectively.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>

ISSN

0961-4524

EISSN

1364-9213

Collections

Journal articles