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Energy and economic implications of agricultural technologies: an approach based on the technical options for the operations of crop production

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  • Kumar, A.
  • Reddy N.

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Working paper on the energy and economic implications of the choice of technology for agricultural technology, based on an analysis of rice production - develops a mathematical model with which comparisons of crop yields, power consumption, labour demand, fixed capital costs, etc. Are made; compares traditional cultivation techniques, the use of high yielding seeds, the application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides, and three levels of agricultural mechanization. Bibliography, graphs, statistical tables.

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  • Kumar, A. & Reddy N., 1985. "Energy and economic implications of agricultural technologies: an approach based on the technical options for the operations of crop production," ILO Working Papers 992406863402676, International Labour Organization.
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    1. Rhee, Yung W. & Westphal, Larry E., 1977. "A micro, econometric investigation of choice of technology," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 4(3), pages 205-237, September.
    2. Pickett, James & Forsyth, D. J. C. & McBain, N. S., 1974. "The choice of technology, economic efficiency and employment in developing countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 2(3), pages 47-54, March.
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