Maize farmer perception and participation in crop and rainfall index-based insurance program in Benin

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Hountondji, Lionel Richardo (author), Tovignan, Silvere D. (author), Kokoye, Senakpon E. (author), and Chabi, Euloge (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2019
    URL:
    https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/296760
    Published:
    Benin
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 131 Document Number: D11319
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
    Journal Title Details:
    7(4) : 313-327
    Subject Term:
    attitudes, corn, crops, decision making, farmer attitudes, farmers, finance, information needs, participation, perceptions, socio-economic aspects, risk management, insurance, and Benin (Africa, Western)
    Notes:
    Online from AgEconSearch., Authors examined farmers' reluctance to participate and adopt insurance involving climate, crops, and rainfall. They also recommended needed information for farmers about the purpose of such insurance, as well as financial support.

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