Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7484868 Journal of Environmental Management 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Results show that off-farm work tends to decrease fertilizer/chemical expenses. ► Chemical usage decrease significantly at the higher percentiles of the distribution. ► The study finds a positive effect of crop insurance on chemical usage. ► The effect of crop insurance on chemical usage is robust across entire distribution.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Energy Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
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