Farmers' seed choice behaviors under asymmetrical information: Evidence from maize farming in China

摘要: Using a household survey data collected from four leading maize producing provinces in China, this paper studies the decisions of farmers on seed choices and variety portfolios when asymmetrical information exists market. Our findings indicate, while generally tend to adopt new varieties with expectation potential higher yield, primary driver do so for those who have less is reduce production risk. Improving market management providing more would be beneficial choosing production.