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Globally, agriculture has met the needs of a growing population remarkably well (Agriculture and Natural Resources Team of the UK DFID, 2004). However, this success has been at the expense of our natural resources. A sustainable approach must lead future agricultural decision-ma…

This study applied a technology-characteristic approach to the adoption of improved rice varieties in Southern Senegal. The objective was to test the hypothesis that both farm, farmers' characteristics, and farmers' perceptions of technology-specific characteristics significantl…