It is widely acknowledged that unmitigated risks provide a disincentive for otherwise optimal investments in modern farm inputs. Index insurance provides a means for managing risk without the burdens of asymmetric information and high transaction costs that plague traditional indemnity-based...

In this paper, we examine how beliefs about seed quality influence bidding behavior and demand for high-quality seed using an information-provision experiment within an incentive-compatible auction mechanism that mimics seed-purchasing decisions in the presence of seed market frictions. We find...

Despite enthusiasm on the potential of digital innovations to transform agricultural markets in Africa, progress made thus far has been limited to small-scale experiments that often fail to scale up. Realizing the full potential of digital innovations—tools, technologies, applications, and...