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Technology and Managerial Gaps in Contract Farming:The Case of Specialty Crop Production

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  • Mishra, Ashok K.
  • Mayorga, Joaquin
  • Kumar, Anjani

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  • Mishra, Ashok K. & Mayorga, Joaquin & Kumar, Anjani, 2021. "Technology and Managerial Gaps in Contract Farming:The Case of Specialty Crop Production," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 47(1), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlaare:307460
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.307460
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