Download or read book Contract farming, productivity and fertilizer usage: Empirical evidence from specialty crop production written by Mishra, Ashok K. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigates the impact of contract farming (CF) in baby corn production on yield, irrigation costs, fertilizer costs and usage of chemical fertilizer. We find that adoption of CF by baby corn smallholders, after controlling for characteristics of both control and treatment groups, leads to higher yields and lower spending on fertilizers and irrigation. Additionally, CF in baby corn farming leads to a reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers (Urea and DAP). Thus, CF intervention benefits the livelihood of smallholders, reduces environmental degradation and reduces stress on groundwater without compromising yield.