Technology adoption, impact, and extension in develo** countries' agriculture: A review of the recent literature
K Takahashi, R Muraoka, K Otsuka - Agricultural Economics, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Given the stagnant agricultural productivity and persistent food insecurity in low‐income
countries—notably in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA)—there has been continued interest in the …
countries—notably in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA)—there has been continued interest in the …
Uncertainty, learning, and technology adoption in agriculture
Adoption of agricultural innovations has been an important factor affecting the welfare of
farmers, the productivity of agriculture and the economics of the food sector. This paper …
farmers, the productivity of agriculture and the economics of the food sector. This paper …
[PDF][PDF] Factors determining adoption of new agricultural technology by smallholder farmers in develo** countries
M Mwangi, S Kariuki - Journal of Economics and sustainable …, 2015 - core.ac.uk
Agricultural technologies are seen as an important route out of poverty in most of the
develo** countries. However the rate of adoption of these technologies has remained low …
develo** countries. However the rate of adoption of these technologies has remained low …
[HTML][HTML] Improving water-efficient irrigation: Prospects and difficulties of innovative practices
L Levidow, D Zaccaria, R Maia, E Vivas… - Agricultural Water …, 2014 - Elsevier
Innovative irrigation practices can enhance water efficiency, gaining an economic
advantage while also reducing environmental burdens. In some cases the necessary …
advantage while also reducing environmental burdens. In some cases the necessary …
Impact of environmental regulation perception on farmers' agricultural green production technology adoption: a new perspective of social capital
Z Guo, X Chen, Y Zhang - Technology in Society, 2022 - Elsevier
At present, how to promote agricultural green production technology (AGPT) to achieve
agricultural green production is one of the hot issues discussed by various countries and …
agricultural green production is one of the hot issues discussed by various countries and …
The role of social capital in forest conservation: An approach to deal with deforestation
Understanding the position of social capital to co** with deforestation is very important. In
this regard, the main goal of this study is to investigate the effect of social capital of rural …
this regard, the main goal of this study is to investigate the effect of social capital of rural …
Planned behavior and social capital: Understanding farmers' behavior toward pressurized irrigation technologies
GML Castillo, A Engler, M Wollni - Agricultural Water Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Water scarcity is becoming a major challenge worldwide. The agricultural sector, as a main
user of freshwater, may significantly increase its water use efficiency by promoting water …
user of freshwater, may significantly increase its water use efficiency by promoting water …
Understanding the role of social capital in adoption decisions: An application to irrigation technology
Recently, social capital has gained importance in explaining technology adoption decisions
by farmers. In this paper, we examine the impact of social capital on the adoption of irrigation …
by farmers. In this paper, we examine the impact of social capital on the adoption of irrigation …
Emerging food processing technologies and factors impacting their industrial adoption
Innovative food processing technologies have been widely investigated in food processing
research in recent years. These technologies offer key advantages for advancing the …
research in recent years. These technologies offer key advantages for advancing the …
[HTML][HTML] Does it matter who advises farmers? Pest management choices with public and private extension
Does it matter whether farmers receive advice on pest management strategies from public or
from private (pesticide company affiliated) extension services? We use survey data from 733 …
from private (pesticide company affiliated) extension services? We use survey data from 733 …