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Methodological Evaluation of Smallholder Farm Systems in Kenya Using Difference-in-Differences Approach for Efficiency Gains Assessment

Koitalege Ngugi, Department of Soil Science, Kenyatta University Opiyo Kibet, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18791375
Published: September 15, 2004

Abstract

Smallholder farming systems in Kenya face challenges related to productivity and efficiency. A DiD model will be applied to assess the impact of various interventions on farmer productivity. The preliminary findings suggest that the DiD method can detect significant improvements in efficiency by 15% among participating farmers. The DiD approach effectively quantifies efficiency gains, providing actionable insights for policy and intervention design. Targeted interventions should focus on improving access to inputs such as seeds and fertilizers. Smallholder farming, Difference-in-Differences (DiD), Efficiency gains, Kenya The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Koitalege Ngugi, Opiyo Kibet (2004). Methodological Evaluation of Smallholder Farm Systems in Kenya Using Difference-in-Differences Approach for Efficiency Gains Assessment. African Agronomy Journal (Agri/Plant Science), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18791375

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KenyaSmallholder FarmsMethodologyAgricultural EfficiencyDiD ModelEconometricsPerformance Measurement

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