Attitude Of Farmers Research Articles

Assessment of the level of knowledge and attitude of farmers towards organic farming

Assessment of the level of knowledge and attitude of farmers towards organic farming

Analysis of Farmers’ Willingness to Land Transfer in Collective Land Construction Rental Housing Projects

The policy of using collective land to build rental housing was first implemented in 2017 in the context of the Chinese government’s proposal of “housing for living, not speculation”. However, due to the constraints of laws and regulations, the attitudes of local governments and social capital, and the attitudes of collective economic organizations, the progress of pilot projects varies from city to city. This paper selects the Nanjing Zhetang project and analyzes the factors affecting the willingness of rural households in the collective economic organizations to which the pilot project belongs to the land transfer through the framework of Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD). Finally, it is concluded that the strength of the collective economic organization of the pilot project, the traditional concept of land acquisition of farmers, and the concern of farmers about the unfair distribution of expected benefits jointly affect the attitude of farmers towards land transfer in the market. Finally, relevant suggestions are given to provide reference for other pilot projects in China.

Assessment of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and control practices (KAP) to mitigate acaricide resistance and tick borne diseases.

Assessment of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and control practices (KAP) to mitigate acaricide resistance and tick borne diseases.

Knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of farmers in the Maranhão Amazon regarding the ecological importance of bees

Bees perform an essential pollination service on more than half of all plants worldwide. However, a global decline in bee and other pollinator populations due to anthropic activities threatens these services. Understanding the interactions between farmers and bees is essential for developing policies to protect pollinators. This study sought to investigate and document the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of farmers in the Maranhão Amazon in Brazil regarding the relevance and function of bees. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 567 farmers from 54 rural communities, located in six counties. The results showed that participating farmers understood the importance of bees, acknowledging the pollination of plants and honey production as their primary functions. Farmers also observed that bee populations have reduced over the years and cited anthropic actions (deforestation, slash-and-burn agriculture, and pesticide use) as the most impacting elements. Although farmers recognized the ecological functions of bees, none were willing to implement any novel practices on their properties to preserve bee populations. Our results identified a need to stimulate the implementation of activities that safeguard bees, for instance via projects that train local farmers and encourage them to contribute to bee preservation, implement sustainable agricultural practices, and reduce pesticide use. Such projects can assist farmers in the recovery and reforestation of degraded areas in the region.

Prevalence of domestic chicken ectoparasites in the east Goejam, Amhara, Ethiopia

Ectoparasites significantly impact the health and productivity of chickens, both directly and indirectly. From October 2022 to September 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted in the East Gojam Zone of the Amhara region, North West Ethiopia to identifying the ectoparasite species infesting free-ranged chicken. Additionally, a questionnaire survey was used to assess farmers knowledge and attitudes towards control practices. The purposeful sampling method was utilized to select study districts and peasant associations (PAs), while the simple random sampling method was employed to select interviewed respondents (n = 90) and sampled chickens. Samples were collected from 384 chickens through visual examination of their entire bodies, including skin scraps, to expose any ectoparasites present. The ectoparasites were then identified according to diagnostic guidelines. Out of the 384 local chickens examined, 184 (47.9 %) were found to harbor one or more of ectoparasites. Four genera of ectoparasites were identified, with louse (Menacanthus stramineus) most prevalent species (N = 133/184) 72.3 % and fleas (Ceratophyllidae) being the least prevalent N = 3 (1.6 %). Lice species included Menacanthus stramineus (N = 98) 53.3 %, Lipeurus caponis (N = 15) 8.2 %, Goniocotes gallinae 7 (3.8 %), Menopon gallinae (N = 7) 3.8 %, and Cuclotogaster heterographus (N = 6) 3.3 %. Additionally, one species of ticks (Argas persicus, (N = 9) 4.9 %, mites (Knemidocoptes mutans, (N = 5) 2.7 %, and fleas (Echidnophaga gallinacean, (N = 3) 1.6 % were found. Statistically significant differences (p = 0.040) in prevalence were observed between age groups, breeds, management systems, and study areas. However, the prevalence was not statistically significant (p > 0.05) between sex categories. Results from the questionnaire survey revealed that most poultry farmers were female (N = 74) 82.2 % and illiterate (N = 52) 57.8 %. A majority of respondents (N = 55) 61.1 % lacked information regarding ectoparasite infestations in chickens, while (N = 36)36.7 % of respondents fed their chickens supplementary feed once a day. This study highlights the prevalence of ectoparasite infestations among chickens in the studied areas. Therefore, it is recommended to raise awareness among the community about control practices and conduct further studies focusing on the impacts of ectoparasites.

ANALISIS PENGARUH SIKAP PETERNAK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERWIRAUSAHA PENGGEMUKAN DAN PEMBIBITAN SAPI DI KECAMATAN PADEMAWU KABUPATEN PAMEKASAN

Pamekasan Regency has the lowest cattle population in Madura, 194,283 heads. The attitude of farmers who have an important role in the cattle business. This study aims to determine 1) the entrepreneurial characteristics of farmers, 2) the attributes of the dominant attitudes of farmers, and 3) the relationship between the attitudes of farmers and their entrepreneurial abilities in Pademawu District, Pamekasan Regency. The method used is descriptive quantitative, using secondary and primary data from 35 cattle breeders. This study uses a descriptive analysis and multi-attribute Fishbein. The results of this study indicate that 1) the entrepreneurial characteristics of breeders are still common, and their entrepreneurial skills are still low; 2) the dominant attitude of farmers in entrepreneurship is the selling price of farmers, while the attitude that has the lowest rank is maintenance; 3) the relationship between attitudes and abilities in entrepreneurship of breeders is said to be quite close, entrepreneurial attitudes of breeders such as motivation, yield orientation, risk-taking, opportunity utilization and perceptions of livestock business are not dominant attributes, but have a large enough effect. Cattle breeders in Pademawu District need counseling about maintenance risks, financial management, opportunity utilization, yield orientation, and increased motivation.

Effects of different husbandry systems and attitudes of cattle farmers on the behavior and welfare of cattle in Germany

ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between the attitude of cattle farmers toward their animals and the occurrence of behavioral and health problems in cattle. Various factors, including animal behavior, husbandry conditions and the frequency of diseases, are taken into account. The results of an online survey of 1,242 German cattle farmers indicated that a range of factors, including the husbandry system, the number of cattle, grazing practices and the human-animal relationship, can influence the occurrence of abnormal behavior in cattle, such as tongue play, mutual sucking, horse-like sitting and standing up as well as diseases, especially musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, the study identified two distinct types of basic attitudes among livestock farmers toward cattle: emotional and utilitarian attitudes. A robust foundation between the attitude of the livestock owner and the husbandry conditions can therefore facilitate the welfare of cattle in terms of freedom from pain, disease and psychological suffering, as well as the expression of normal behavior. This, in turn, can reduce the occurrence of abnormal behavior.

Animal health as a function of farmer personality and attitude: using the HEXACO model of personality structure to predict farm-level seropositivity for Fasciola hepatica and Ostertagia ostertagi in dairy cows.

Infections with Fasciola hepatica and Ostertagia ostertagi impinge upon dairy cow health and welfare and represent a major economic factor in livestock industry. Control measures largely rely on the use of anthelminthic drugs. However, reports of anthelmintic resistance necessitate sustainable approaches. Farmer characteristics such as attitude and personality are crucial for the implementation of control strategies and on-farm practices. In the present study, the HEXACO (Honesty-Humility, Emotionality, eXtraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Openness to experience) model of personality structure, which conceptualizes human personality, was used to evaluate the relationship of farmer aspects with on-farm bulk tank milk seropositivity for F. hepatica and O. ostertagi. Moreover, information on farm structure, housing, management, and farmers' attitude was collected in a face-to-face interview. Farm-level seropositivity for F. hepatica and O. ostertagi was predicted via elastic net regression. Out of 193 farms housing 8,774 cows in the German Federal State of Bavaria, 47 farms (24.4%) were seropositive for F. hepatica, 77 farms (39.9%) for O. ostertagi, and 42 farms (21.8%) for both endoparasites. The model for F. hepatica seropositivity selected the covariates pasture access, O. ostertagi seropositivity, higher farmer conscientiousness, and organic farming as relevant predictors. Seropositivity for O. ostertagi was predicted by F. hepatica seropositivity, pasture access, organic farming, and farmers being neutral regarding their satisfaction with animal health on their farm. Higher values for the HEXACO factors extraversion and emotionality were inversely associated with O. ostertagi seropositivity. The present work emphasizes the importance of farmer traits in regard to animal health and parasite occurrence. For the effective acceptance and implementation of sustainable control strategies for livestock helminth infections, it is crucial to consider these aspects to holistically address the challenges of managing parasitic diseases. Moreover, tailored communication strategies can be developed incorporating the understanding of individual stockman characteristics and subsequently ensuring encouragement of stakeholders.

Unlocking the potential of water soluble and specialty fertilizers: Farmer awareness, attitudes, satisfaction, and challenges

Unlocking the potential of water soluble and specialty fertilizers: Farmer awareness, attitudes, satisfaction, and challenges

The Effect of Farmer’s Cognition on the Inconsistency Between Behavior and Intention in Manure Application

Manure utilization in China is below optimum due to the inconsistency between farmers’ behavior and their intention to apply manure to their crops. With increasing constraints on the availability of chemical fertilizer and their impact on the environment, understanding how farmers’ perceptions affect their intention and behavior toward manure application is an issue for the implementation of sustainable agricultural development. This study uses primary survey data from 653 farmers. A probit model was used to assess the influence of cognition on farmers’ intentions, behavior, and the inconsistency between them in the use of manure application. Heterogeneity analysis was conducted to identify differences between farmers with different education levels and operation scales. The results showed that enhancing subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral attitudes could increase their intention and behavior. Furthermore, improving the perceived behavioral control and behavioral attitudes of farmers would reduce the inconsistency between behavior and intention. In addition, some differences were identified in the role of farmers’ cognition with different education levels and operation scales. In general, it is necessary to enhance farmers’ comprehensive cognition of the value of manure through publicity and popularization of technology, reduce farmers’ perceptions about difficulties in applying manure through new policies and subsidies, and stimulate farmers’ enthusiasm to participate in the practice.

PSXII-15 Theory of planned behavior-based evaluation of technology adoption in dairy farms

Abstract Studies on the adoption of farm innovations should include underlying psychological constructs that affect decisions and behavior of farmers such as intention, perceptions, and beliefs. Dairy farming technologies are continually evolving, making it necessary to review current farm practices frequently. Dairy farmers are actively exploring various alternative investment options to optimize production processes, minimize costs, and increase overall efficiency. However, careful evaluation is crucial to understanding the knowledge and attitude of farmers to these tools. We utilize psychological constructs from the theory of planned behavior approach to understand the technology adoption behavior of dairy farmers. The theory of planned behavior is a psychological model that explains how human behavior is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. We add product marketing as another essential component based on the industry relevance. The objective was to understand the adoption decisions and the perceived usefulness of precision technologies by dairy farmers in Texas. Dairy farmers were delivered printed copies of a pretested survey instrument to assess technology use, on-farm decisions, and producers’ planned behavior related to technology adoption on farms. Thirty-two completed surveys were returned and analyzed for descriptive and Structural Equation Modeling using Microsoft Excel and SAS (ver. 9.4). When choosing a technology, respondents ranked (on a scale of 1 to 5; unimportant to very important) the availability of local tech support as the most important factor (score 4.16; range 3 to 5), followed by proven performance through research (4.0; 3 to 5), simplicity of use (3.82; 3 to 5), benefit to cost ratio (3.66; 2 to 5), and total cost of investment (3.5; 1 to 5). Regarding barriers to investment decisions, 26% ranked lack of access to capital as a primary issue, followed by environmental regulations (12.5%), political environment (12.5%), and sitting regulations (12.5%). The intention of farmers to utilize the technology was influenced by farmers’ evaluation of the use of technology (attitude), their perceptions about the social pressure and marketing (subjective norm), and their perceptions about their utility on farmers (perceived behavioral control). The three most influential behavioral beliefs as the drivers of attitude were an increase in farm production and performance, monitoring cows, and labor savings. The three most influential normative beliefs were drivers of the subjective norm: family and friends, neighbors, and marketing. The three most influential control beliefs were drivers of perceived behavioral control: availability of local tech support, benefit-to-cost ratio, and simplicity and ease of use. Respondents indicate that having a standard price, reduced cost, and providing a detailed cost analysis when marketing the technology increases confidence in purchasing and integration. The findings suggest developing better products, ensuring reasonable pricing, and performing proper validations to enhance the farmer’s trust helps to increase technology adoption in dairy farms.

Antimicrobial resistance related knowledge, attitude and practice of general practitioners, patients and farmers: A cross-sectional study in Uzbekistan

ObjectivesThe objective was to identify antimicrobial resistance related knowledge, attitudes and practice gaps of general practitioners, patients and farmers. MethodsCross-sectional, mixed-mode (in-person and distance) survey conducted out among the key antimicrobial prescribers and consumers in Uzbekistan, from March to October 2020. We calculated knowledge and attitude scores and applied multivariable adaptive linear regression. ResultsData were collected from 718 adults (236 - GPs, 251 - patients and 231 - farmers) aged 18 years and older. 66.5 % (n = 157) of general practitioners didn't base their antimicrobials prescription on guidelines. A third were not familiar with the delayed antibiotic prescriptions strategy. Most general practitioners prescribe antibiotics on patients' request; one third if patients have fever, almost 60 % (n = 142) if patients have cough with sputum.Majority of patients believed that antibiotics can cure influenza and cold. Every third farmer thought that antibiotics is an antiviral and every fifth a tool to increase productivity. Almost two third of them used antibiotics to protect livestock/poultry/fish from disease.For all three groups, the strongest predictor for the right attitude was the knowledge level. ConclusionsAll three groups had knowledge gaps in the form of misconception and problem underestimation which manifests itself as a wrong practice. Interventions are needed at the national, institutional and individual levels, in particular in the trainings of general practitioners and farmers.

Does the livelihood capital of rural households in national parks affect intentions to participate in conservation? A model based on an expanded theory of planned behavior

The purpose of this research was to examine the motivations of rural farmers to participate in community conservation within national parks. An expanded version of the Theory of Planned Behavior was used to explore the impacts of economic and psychological factors on farmer willingness to engage in conservation efforts. In using the livelihood capital concept along with the TPB theory, structural equation modeling was applied to analyze survey data from rural residents within Nanling National Park, Guangdong, China. The attitudes of farmers about the development of the national park and subjective norms significantly affected willingness to participate in community conservation, and the willingness was directly influenced by financial, social, and institutional dimensions of livelihood capital. For certain dimensions of livelihood capital, attitudes and subjective norms mediated willingness to engage in conservation efforts, the affecting path being livelihood capital → subjective norms → attitudes → willingness to participate in community conservation. Perceived behavioral control had a positive moderating effect between attitudes and willingness. The findings help to explain the factors driving rural farmer willingness to engage in community conservation. Socio-psychological factors and institutional capital were particularly instrumental in affecting willingness. Overall, this research reveals how different types of livelihood capital influence community conservation among farmers and the importance of community conservation as a livelihood strategy option, as well as the psychological and economic factors of farmers in a changing institutional environment. Based on the findings, corresponding policy recommendations are presented to improve the effectiveness of community conservation policy, and also provide China's experience and reference for other developing countries to formulate targeted community conservation policies.

Attitude of farmer towards use of solar energy in agriculture

Attitude of farmer towards use of solar energy in agriculture

Attitudes of Farmers towards Protecting the Rural Environment from pollution at Kafr El Sheikh Governorate

Attitudes of Farmers towards Protecting the Rural Environment from pollution at Kafr El Sheikh Governorate

A study on knowledge and attitude of farmer towards agriculture technology management agency in Prayagraj district

A study on knowledge and attitude of farmer towards agriculture technology management agency in Prayagraj district

The impact of environmental attitudes of farmers on efficiency in the agricultural sector in the European Union

The impact of environmental attitudes of farmers on efficiency in the agricultural sector in the European Union

It's not just about the sun, it's about a living: Rural older farmers' experience of skin cancer risk and prevention.

To understand rural older farmers' perspectives and attitudes toward skin cancer risk and prevention. This study used a grounded theory approach and semi-structured interviews with 12 rural older farmers (farm owners, farmworkers ages 50 years or older) in Washington. Participants' perspectives were explored relative to Health Belief Model constructs. Inductive and deductive analyses were used to generate relevant themes. COREQ guidelines were followed. The findings fit well and extended the Health Belief Model, which was used to arrange key themes identified in relation to skin cancer risk and prevention, specifically participants' perceived barriers to accessing primary care and protection when outdoors, perceived benefits of sun-protective behaviors, perceived hereditary susceptibility to skin cancer, perceived severity of the increased skin cancer risk, and cues to action for skin checks. A new construct of hope was identified to emphasize the importance of establishing emotional, instrumental, and informational support systems for promoting skin cancer prevention. Participants also indicated their hope of raising awareness of skin cancer prevention among all ages. Findings highlighted the importance of integrating skin cancer prevention services for rural older farmers and across the lifespan. Public health approaches are needed to enhance the awareness of and access to preventive care in these underserved populations.

Education, Risk-attitude and Agricultural Innovation: Farm Level Investigation in North India

This paper explores the role of farmers’ education in promoting farming innovation, that is, contract farming (CF). Applying the Tobit model on cross-sectional data of 754 wheat growers in Haryana, it has been found that education directly and indirectly (by reducing risk aversion) stimulates the participation intensity of farmers in CF. It directly enhances farmers’ capacity to absorb and comprehend CF complexities and indirectly reduces farmers’ risk-aversion attitude. It fosters a positive attitude and willingness to adopt modern technologies. Hence, both the education and risk-taking attitudes of farmers are found to be significant for CF adoption probability and intensity. Other factors like farm size, non-farm income, asset ownership and access to credit, media and contact with extension services are all positive stimuli of CF participation intensity. The study suggests promoting field school and awareness programmes to help farmers both acquire and disseminate information on modern farm practices and technologies. JEL Codes: C01, I25, Q16

What drives European farmers' attitude towards water management - a systematic literature approach

Considering challenges related to climate change, projected population growth, and increasing food demand, the long-term use of water in agriculture is becoming a pressing concern. Therefore, effective water resource management by farmers is crucial and warrants extensive scientific investigation. Consequently, the primary objective of this article was to identify pertinent studies addressing farmers' approaches, attitudes, and actions concerning water management and the adoption of water innovations. The review was conducted using the PRISMA method, serving as the foundation for subsequent quantitative and qualitative analyses. The findings suggest that water management in agriculture is gaining significance due to increasing exposure to the risk of limited water availability and complement to adapt to changing climate conditions. Previous research has predominantly focused on selected southern regions of Europe. Farmers' attitudes toward water management are primarily influenced by socio-economic and institutional factors. Education emerged as a crucial determinant in encouraging farmers to use water conservation practices.