Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5070758 Food Policy 2011 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We analyze the role of contracts for market channel choices of farmers. ► Modern market channels mostly work with contracts; village traders purchase without. ► There are significant differences between marketing channels and contract features. ► Farmers generally prefer non-contract marketing options. ► Certain factors like provision of inputs increase the attractiveness of contracts.
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Life Sciences Agricultural and Biological Sciences Food Science
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