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## Abstract ## Background The development of agricultural value chains in developing countries has been the focus of much international interest, prompting the exploration of technology adoption strategies. These strategies hinge upon a multitude of factors like farmer characteristics, farm structure, location, organizational and institutional elements, as well as information-related factors. ## Purpose In this study, we delve into the influential social and productive factors that underpin technology adoption among small horticultural producers in Chile. ## Design/methodology/approach Data pertaining to the five primary horticultural crops in Chile—namely, corn, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion—were collected, considering their respective cultivated areas. A comprehensive evaluation of 13 technologies encompassing cultural practices, crop improvement, and irrigation was conducted. The methodological approach comprised two stages. Initially, an ordered probit model was employed to analyze the adoption intensity of cultural practices, crop improvement, and irrigation. Subsequently, a Kruskal–Wallis test was utilized to compare the means across technology adoption groups. ## Resu

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Author

Rodrigo Valdes; David Gómez; Luz Barrantes

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)