Assessing the benefits of green super rice in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Mozambique

Abstract In Mozambique, smallholder farmers commonly grow rice under rainfed systems with limited fertilizer application; thus, productivity remains very low. Moreover, the adoption rate of improved varieties is as low 3 per cent, partly because these usually require an irrigated environment use fertilizer. Green super (GSR) are expected to sustain high yield potential severe stress conditions. This article used farm-level survey data collected in Mozambique assess benefits a GSR variety (Simão) on and cost efficiency producers. The econometric approach involves propensity score matching simultaneous equation model endogenous switching regression account for observable unobservable factors that affect outcome variables. results indicate positive significant from adopting adopters. These observed not only environments where applied together some more advanced farming practices (i.e. Gaza province), but also Nampula Sofala provinces conditions no application. Our findings suggest have bring changes development production Mozambique.