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This study examines how higher temperatures affect agricultural input decisions in Kenya, where temperatures are typically below 30°C and do not directly stress crop growth. The study finds that: 1) Higher temperatures early in the growing season increase pesticide use by around 10% but reduce fertilizer use by about 2%, as farmers divert funds from productivity to loss prevention. 2) This suggests that heat increases pests and diseases, compelling farmers to use more pesticides and less fertilizer. 3

Author

Armand Dagbegnon Tossou

Language

EN