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Title: Three Reductions, Three Gains (3R3G) Technology in South Vietnam: Searching for Evidence of Economic Impact
Authors: Huelgas, Zenaida M.
Templeton, Deborah J.
Castanar, Pamela
Authors (Email): Huelgas, Zenaida M. (z.huelgas@cgiar.org)
Keywords: information-intensive technology
technology transfer
farm-level impacts
Issue Date: 2008
Series/Report no.: Conference Paper
Abstract: The aim of the “Three Reductions, Three Gains” (3R3G) project is to reduce production costs, improve farmers’ health, and protect the environment in irrigated rice production in Vietnam through the reduced use of seeds, nitrogen fertilizer, and pesticides. It was developed by the International Rice Research Institute and introduced to farmers in South Vietnam by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in early 2000 through traditional extension work and mass media. Farm survey data provide evidence of adoption of 3R3G primarily in terms of lowering seed rates. The resultant changes in the farm production/cost structure and farmer profits are measured.
URI: http://purl.umn.edu/6014
Institution/Association: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society - 2008>2008 Conference (52nd), February 5-8, 2008, Canberra, Australia
Total Pages: 14
Collections: 2008 Conference (52nd), February 5-8, 2008, Canberra, Australia

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