Does agricultural extension pay? A case study for a new crop, lupins, in Western Australia

摘要: Abstract Compared to studies evaluating the benefits from agricultural research, there are relatively few empirical of net economic extension, and even fewer that consider both public private sector extension effort. In this study we examine regional differences in adoption lupins Western Australia (WA) order estimate extension. Impacts other variables on were analysed for 40 shires using multivariate regression analysis. The results suggest activities influenced farmer uptake lupins, particularly by bringing forward start time diffusion curve. Economic based statistical analysis, combined with costs estimated records surveys agents used present value investments sectors area.