Markets, institutions and policies: A perspective on the adoption of agricultural innovations

Alastair Orr · 2018 · Outlook on Agriculture

Summary. Agricultural innovation adoption succeeds when technology combines with supportive markets, institutions, and policies. Case studies show hybrid pearl millet in India and dual-purpose cowpea in Nigeria achieved high adoption through strong market demand and effective seed delivery institutions. Conversely, pigeon pea varieties in Malawi and conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe saw low adoption due to weak market conditions, misunderstood demand, and inadequate input delivery systems. Enabling conditions fundamentally determine innovation success.

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Orr, A.. (2018). Markets, institutions and policies: A perspective on the adoption of agricultural innovations. Outlook on Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1177/0030727018776433

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DOI: 10.1177/0030727018776433
Countries: India, Nigeria, Malawi, Zimbabwe
Regions: Asia, Africa
Categories: agtech, policy, innovation-networks
Added: 2026-04-28