Abstract
PurposeBased on the survey data of 650 kiwi growers from Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces, this paper used multiple endogenous transformation regression models to explore the effect of the joint adoption of green production technology on farmer’s welfare. The purpose of the study is to analyze the influence of green production technology on the yield, household income and socioeconomic characteristics of Kiwi fruit growers.Design/methodology/approachIn the context of the study, multiple endogenous transformation model (MESR) are adopted, but self-actualization tactics were adopted to deal with the instrumental variables. The empirical data has been collected via a combined hierarchical sampling and random sampling, whereas a well-structured Likert scale questionnaire was adopted as well. The empirical data has been processed with the help of STATA 15.1 version.FindingsThe study found a positive impact of adopting green production technology. Moreover, the joint adoption of green production technology by kiwi growers has significantly increased the yield, economic values of Kiwi and household income of kiwi farmers. The households with higher asset value, better land quality, weaker credit constraints, more technical training and stronger government promotion and support from local governments are the most likely to adopt pest control technology and soil management technology jointly.Originality/valueThe prime innovation of the paper is to measure the impact of technology combination adoption on farmer’s welfare is evaluated, rather than the impact of single sub technology on farmer’s’ welfare.
Highlights
Green production technology is the fundamental driving force to promote the highquality and modern development of agriculture and plays a vital role in promoting the quality and efficiency of agricultural products and improving the agricultural production environment (Adnan et al, 2019)
Existing literature shows that the adoption of agricultural technology can improve farmer’s agricultural production methods, increase agricultural output, increase farmer’s household income, and may improve the overall farmer’s family welfare (Anang et al, 2020; Wossen et al, 2019; Kumar et al, 2020; Chang and Tsai, 2015)
3.2 Research methods The main objective of the current study focuses on the impact of the joint adoption of green production technology on the welfare of farmers
Summary
Green production technology is the fundamental driving force to promote the highquality and modern development of agriculture and plays a vital role in promoting the quality and efficiency of agricultural products and improving the agricultural production environment (Adnan et al, 2019). Existing literature shows that the adoption of agricultural technology can improve farmer’s agricultural production methods, increase agricultural output, increase farmer’s household income, and may improve the overall farmer’s family welfare (Anang et al, 2020; Wossen et al, 2019; Kumar et al, 2020; Chang and Tsai, 2015). Some scholars believe that adopting agricultural technology is the leading way to increase farmer’s income and improve farmer’s livelihood (Schiopu, 2015; Wossen et al, 2017). Some scholars believe that the impact of technology adoption on increasing farmer’s income and their welfare is not significant. Under the dual pressure of the factor and product market, the adoption of technology must promote the increase of farmer’s income through multiple mechanisms. It can be seen that the output and welfare effects of adopting agricultural technology are still controversial in some extents
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