Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Smallholder adoption of technology: Evidence from the context of climate smart agriculture in South Africa

Mmapatla Precious Senyolo
  • Mmapatla Precious Senyolo
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Private Bag X1106, Sovenga, 0727, South Africa.
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Thomas B. Long
  • Thomas B. Long
  • Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Groningen/Campus Fryslân, Sophialaan 1 8911 AE Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
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Vincent Blok
  • Vincent Blok
  • Philosophy Group, School of Social Sciences, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN, Wageningen (Building 201) De Leeuwenborch, The Netherlands.
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Onno Omta
  • Onno Omta
  • Business Management and Organisation Group, School of Social Sciences, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN, Wageningen (Building 201) De Leeuwenborch, The Netherlands.
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Gerben van der Velde
  • Gerben van der Velde
  • Business Management and Organisation Group, School of Social Sciences, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN, Wageningen (Building 201) De Leeuwenborch, The Netherlands.
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  •  Received: 25 June 2020
  •  Accepted: 25 February 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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