Factors affecting technical efficiency of rice farmers in village reservoir irrigation systems of Sri Lanka
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Given the importance of water for rice production, this study examines the factors affecting the technical efficiency (TE) of irrigated rice farmers in village irrigation systems (VIS) in Sri Lanka. Primary data were collected from 460 rice farmers in the Kurunagala District, Sri Lanka, to estimate a stochastic translog production frontier for rice production. The mean TE of rice farming in village irrigation was found to be 0.72, although 63% of rice farmers exceeded this average. The most influential factors of TE are membership of Farmer Organisations (FOs) and the participatory rate in collective actions organised by FOs. The results suggest that enhancement of co-operative arrangements of farmers by strengthening the membership of FOs is considered important for increasing TE in rice farming in VIS.
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| ID Code: | 55345 |
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| Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Measurements or Duration: | 12 pages |
| Keywords: | Rice farming, Sri Lanka, stochastic translog production function, technical efficiency, village irrigation systems |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1477-9552.2012.00343.x |
| ISSN: | 0021-857X |
| Pure ID: | 32368805 |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > QUT Business School Current > Schools > School of Economics & Finance |
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| Deposited On: | 10 Dec 2012 04:11 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Apr 2024 11:38 |
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