Impact of training and digital extension services on agricultural technology adoption and rice yields.

ABSTRACT: Although rice is the primary staple crop in Nepal, its yields have not increased sufficiently to keep pace with population growth and food security needs. The key factors contributing to this challenge is inadequate agricultural extension services that meets farmers' demand and the low adoption rate of technologies that could enhance rice productivity. This study evaluates the effects of sequential agricultural training and real-time digital extension services on the technology adoption and rice yield in Nepal's Western Terai, where evidence on the effectiveness of such combined intervention remains limited. Using data from a stratified random sample of 1,396 households, including treatment, control-in, and control-out groups, we assess the impact of these interventions on technology adopt

SUBMITTER: Karki Nepal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680215 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature