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Item Economic Impact of DroughtTego Hybrid Maize in Kenya(Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics, 2021-07-31) Kyalo, D.W.; Macharia, I.; Marechera, G.; Muinga, G.; Mugo, S.; Rotich, R.; Oniango, R.; Karanja, J.; African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) ; Kenyatta University ; Rural Outreach Program (ROP) ; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)This paper utilizes the Economic Surplus Model (ESM) to provide an ex-post evaluation of the economic impact of drought tolerant hybrid maize technology in Kenya. Results indicate that the adoption of DroughtTEGO ® varieties will generate economic benefit to producers with a net present value of US$ 2.1 billion over a 20-year period. These benefits are sustainable when adoption levels remain above 32% and yield advantage at least 21% over the commercial hybrids. These results present a compelling reason for investing in development, deployment and upscaling of the technology to mitigate the effects of drought among maize producers in Africa.
