Agricultural and Biological Sciences
4 years ago

Global agricultural productivity boosted by new efficiency and technological changes.

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research
New estimates of total factor productivity, technical and efficiency changes for the global agricultural economy
Néstor Le Clech, Carmen Fillat

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The article compares global agricultural productivity using different methods. They found that total factor productivity growth was lower when using a specific index. Efficiency and technological changes drove productivity growth, with notable shifts in 1996, 2000, and 2014. Different regions showed varying efficiency trends due to reforms and research. These findings help policymakers make better decisions to improve global food security.