ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02371.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

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SummaryIn summary, let me emphasize a few highlights of the subject—Extension Economics—the next ten years.1Changing farm problems will require major adjustments by agriculture and its advisors.2Structural reform in farming and marketing arrangements of one kind or another will lead these adjustments.3Clientele of extension economists will include producers (in two basic groups), agri‐business, non‐agricultural rural residents and consumers.4Our approach should be on the basis of educators and we must keep up‐to‐date in the teaching methods and media used. Agricultural extension could logically become the center for a new broad program of continuing adult education.5Subject matter areas of concern to the economist must be broadened to actively include marketing, processing and public affairs.6A sound program of physical and economic research must be provided as a companion to effective extension work. Greater collaboration is necessary—both ways.7Personnel for extension economics will be forthcoming only if salary adjustments are made and university curricula revised to better train extension people.8Extension economists must use care and diplomacy in their relationships with University, Federal and Provincial officials.9We still have responsibility to more completely demonstrate the usefulness of our knowledge to other extension workers, administrators, and the farm public. Recognition must also be given to working closely with advisors in agri‐business and private consulting firms.10Program evaluation, internal and external, are essential for a healthy program in exte

ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02372.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02373.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

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Fluctuation in farm incomes resulting from variation in crop yield is one of the most significant features in agriculture. Crop insurance is a feasible method by which the farmer can protect his income and his investment from the disastrous effects of crop losses due to natural hazards. This study has attempted to cover two parts. First, it has examined the most important‐factors influencing crop yields in connection with the premium rate scheme (i.e. the long‐run average yield and the level of coverage). These factors include resource inputs, technology, weather, and stochastic variable. Second, it has developed a refined method of approximating the premium rate. The data used in testing normality were based on the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation's annual yield survey covering the years 1916 to 1964. The test shows that none of the annual yield distributions within the area surveyed was normally distributed, revealing that a cartful and exact delineation of a crop risk area is necessary. The findings also show that the cyclical pattern of weather and the upward trend in crop production due to technology were evidently important for the adjustment of the level of coverage and premium rate over time. Additional research relating the effects of weather and technology on crop yields would help to establish a more realistic insurance program. Other aspects should not be overlooked. These include (a) other possible levels besides the existing level of coverage and (b) a livestock or a combined crop‐livestock insurance program along with the crop insurance program. The purpose of these additional aspects is to provide farmers with a fuller measure of prote

ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02374.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

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ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02375.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02376.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02377.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

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ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02378.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

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Book reviewed in this article:The Indian Rural Problem. by N. B. Nanavati, and J. J. AnjariaCapital Formation In Indian Agriculture. by Shukla, Tara

ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02379.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

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ISSN:0008-3976    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7976.1966.tb02380.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1966

数据来源: WILEY