Behavior Of Farmers Research Articles

The Influence of Breeder Entrepreneurial Ability, Farmer Motivation and Partnership System on the Growth of Broiler Business in Barru Regency

Developing a broiler farming business using a partnership system is an alternative to help farmers in running their business. Some of the risks faced by breeders are the increasing prices of animal feed and broiler chicken seeds (DOC) as well as market access so that breeders are motivated to carry out business collaborations through a partnership system. The development of a broiler chicken farming business cannot be separated from the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers. One of the entrepreneurial behaviors that farmers must have is the entrepreneurial competence needed to run a livestock business. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial ability, farmer motivation, and the partnership system on the growth of broiler farming businesses in Barru Regency. This research was conducted in Barru Regency, South Sulawesi Province using a survey approach and using a questionnaire. The type of research used is explanatory research. The results of the research show that entrepreneurial ability, farmer motivation and the broiler partnership system have a real influence on the growth of broiler farming businesses both jointly and individually and motivational variables dominate breeders in determining the growth of broiler breeder businesses in Barru Regency. The partnership is intended for farmers to provide convenience in running their livestock business, thereby increasing motivation to develop their business.

Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation for Farmer Decision Making

Shallots are a highly demanded, perishable commodity whose fluctuating prices pose significant risks to farmers, affecting their income stability. This research aims to model and simulate the selling decisions of shallot farmers using Agent-Based Modeling (ABM). The model represents the individual behaviors of farmers and buyers, focusing on decisions to either delay or immediately sell harvested shallots. Key variables such as market prices, inventory levels, and profit expectations were incorporated into the model. Primary data were collected from observations of shallot farmers in Nganjuk, East Java. In contrast, secondary data were sourced from the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The simulation results indicate farmers maximize their profits by selling shallots when the minimum sales profit margin reaches 20%. Farmers tend to postpone sales when market prices fall by drying the shallots, reducing market supply, and elevating prices. The study concludes that delaying sales can be an effective strategy to stabilize prices and enhance profitability, particularly when dried shallots command higher prices than fresh ones. These findings offer valuable insights for developing agricultural policies to optimize farmers' income while mitigating price volatility risks.

Bridging the Gap: Factors Influencing Farmers' Willingness and Behaviour in Biopesticide Application

Replacing chemical pesticides with biopesticides is crucial for ensuring high-quality agricultural products and advancing environmental sustainability. This study examines farmers’ willingness and behaviors regarding the use of biopesticides. A survey of 127 farmers in Junagadh district, Gujarat, was conducted, and a logistic model was employed to analyze factors influencing deviations between farmers’ willingness and their actual behaviors. The findings revealed that 37% of farmers showed a discrepancy between their willingness to use biopesticides and their actual application. Factors significantly impacting this deviation included price affordability, peer influence, education level, land size, emergency conditions, awareness of biopesticides, knowledge of the harmful effects of chemical pesticides, and awareness of agricultural product safety and quality. The primary reason for the gap between willingness and behavior is the farmers’ insufficient knowledge about biopesticides and the incomplete market structure for these products. To address this issue, it is recommended to improve farmers’ professional skills, raise awareness about green production methods, and accelerate the development of the biopesticides market to boost their adoption.

Exploration of the Influencing Factors of Farmers' Willingness and Behavior in New Media Marketing under the Background of “Digital Commerce and Rural Development”

Under the background of “Digital Commerce and Rural Development”, utilizing new media for marketing has become the main way to expand the sales of agricultural products.This paper takes farmer survey data as a sample, based on the theory of planned behavior, explores the influencing factors of the “Digital Commerce and Rural Development” policy, and establishes a model of the influencing factors of farmer’ new media marketing willingness and behavior in the new media environment.Research has found that subjective norms have become the most important factor influencing farmers’ attitudes towards using new media for marketing agricultural products. The policy of Digital Commerce and Rural Development’ has become the most important factor affecting farmers’ intention to use new media for marketing agricultural products. Perceived behavioral control does not have a significant impact on farmers’ attitudes and intentions towards using new media for marketing agricultural products.From the aspects of strengthening the concept of new media marketing, carrying out training of new media marketing, building a public service support system, and cultivating and introducing professional and technical personnel, this paper provides policy suggestions for enhancing farmers’ willingness to carry out new media marketing.

Interbreeding between farmers and hunter-gatherers along the inland and Mediterranean routes of Neolithic spread in Europe

The Neolithic (i.e., farming and stockbreeding) spread from the Near East across Europe since about 9000 years before the common era (BCE) until about 4000 yr BCE. It followed two main routes, namely a sea route along the northern Mediterranean coast and an inland one across the Balkans and central Europe. It is known that the dispersive behavior of farmers depended on geography, with longer movements along the Mediterranean coast than along the inland route. In sharp contrast, here we show that for both routes the percentage of farmers who interbred with hunter-gatherers and/or acculturated one of them was strikingly the same (about 3.6%). Therefore, whereas the dispersive behavior depended on the proximity to the Mediterranean sea, the interaction behavior (incorporation of hunter-gatherers) did not depend on geographical constraints but only on the transition in the subsistence economy (from hunting and gathering to farming) and its associated way of life. These conclusions are reached by analyzing the clines of haplogroup K, which was virtually absent in hunter-gatherers and the most frequent mitochondrial haplogroup in early farmers. Similarly, the most frequent Y-chromosome Neolithic haplogroup (G2a) displays an inland cline that agrees with the percentage of interbreeding reported above.

Simulation of smallholder farmers’ adaptation to irrigation-induced landslides: An ABM application in human-land-policy interaction

Understanding the dynamic interaction between smallholder farmers' adaptation decision-making behavior and the policy environment in the context of human-induced disasters is vital for developing effective policies to enhance farmers' participation in disaster risk reduction (DRR). From the perspective of bounded rationality theory, this study constructs the farmer-land-policy interaction (FLPI) model, taking Heifangtai in Loess Plateau, China, as a case study. Based on first-hand micro data, this study combines static econometric model analysis with dynamic simulation techniques, achieving a combination of micro decision-making and macro policies to understand the interaction between farmers and the policy environment. The FLPI model simulates farmers' future adaptations under multiple policy scenarios (baseline, mandatory policy, and subsidy policy scenario with a combination of different policy tools) from 2021 to 2030. Compared with the simulation results of the baseline scenario, the results indicate that mandatory and subsidy policies are effective interventions incentivizing farmers’ adaptation behavior for effective DRR. Mandatory policies rely on policy intervention to ensure that farmers adopt drip irrigation and to promote the generation of long-term behavior of farmers. And the results also propose a suitable subsidy range of 700–900 yuan and with a period of more than 2 years for subsidy policy. This study enriches the research on the interaction simulation between farmer behavior and policy environment under the background of human-induced disasters. And the FLPI model uses survey data as input, which could provide behavior rules closer to real situations than that of simplifying assumptions. The research indicates that the “bottom-up” approach of the FLPI model proven more appropriate to presenting micro-level adaptation and dynamic changes than traditional statistical models.And the agent-based model is very suitable for simulating the behavioral decision-making changes of farmers in policy environments.

PyCHAMP: A crop-hydrological-agent modeling platform for groundwater management

The Crop-Hydrological-Agent Modeling Platform (PyCHAMP) is a Python-based open-source package designed for modeling agro-hydrological systems. The modular design, incorporating aquifer, crop field, groundwater well, finance, and behavior components, enables users to simulate and analyze the interactions between human and natural systems, considering both environmental and socio-economic factors. This study demonstrates PyCHAMP's capabilities by simulating the dynamics in the Sheridan 6 Local Enhanced Management Area, a groundwater conservation program in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas. We highlight how a model, empowered by PyCHAMP, accurately captures human-water dynamics, including groundwater level, water withdrawal, and the fraction of cropland dedicated to each crop. We also show how farmer behavior, and its representation, drives system outcomes more strongly than environmental conditions. The results indicate PyCHAMP's potential as a useful tool for human-water research and sustainable groundwater management, offering prospects for future integration with detailed sub-models and systematic evaluation of model structural uncertainty.

Easement Reform and Employment Transfer of Forest Farmers: Evidence from China’s National Parks

The easement reform of collective forest land (ERCFL) is an important part of national park system construction, which plays an important role in promoting the employment transfer of forest farmers. On the basis of survey data from forest farmers in Qianjiangyuan–Baishanzu National Park in Zhejiang Province, this paper uses the propensity score matching-difference in differences model to empirically analyze the impact of ERCFL on the transfer employment behavior and employment quality of forest farmers to provide experience for promoting the employment transfer of forest farmers and improving the ERCFL in national parks. This research shows the following: (1) The ERCFL in national parks has significantly promoted the employment transfer and improved the employment quality of forest farmers. This effect remains significant when controlling for possible endogeneity issues. (2) Three mechanisms of the ERCFL affect forest farmers’ transfer of employment, namely improving non-agricultural employment skills, expanding the scope of non-agricultural employment, and increasing non-agricultural employment opportunities. (3) Significant gender, age, and education differences exist in terms of the impact of the ERCFL on the employment transfer of forest farmers. The impact on men, middle-aged and elderly groups, and low-education groups is more significant. Finally, this paper proposed forward countermeasures and suggestions to promote the employment transfer of forest farmers.

Simultaneous evaluation of dairy farmers’ behaviour and intention to adopt technological devices

Society's awareness of livestock production conditions has increased interest in animal welfare (AW), prompting farmers to consider it in their strategies. However, the adoption of digital devices and sensors to ensure AW is still relatively low. The aim of this study was to assess simultaneously the stated behaviour and intention of dairy farmers towards adopting technological tools for AW. The extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (e-TPB) was selected as theoretical base. It is “extended” since new predictors are integrated in the standard framework of the TPB. The research questions were addressed using a partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings suggest the existence of a gap between farmers' intentions and behaviour. Perceived Behavioural Control plays a significant role in behaviour, indicating the predominant influence of self-confidence in farmers' choices. Operating margin and technological specialization of the farms are significant predictors of farmers' behavior.

Does Scaling Up Pig Farming Promote Carbon Neutrality Among Pig Farmers?

Pig farming is a major source of carbon emissions in China's livestock industry, and the promotion and application of carbon neutral technologies dedicated to carbon reduction and sequestration is a key measure to promote the realization of carbon neutrality in pig farming industry. In the absence of a system for carbon emission reduction in agriculture, it is important to explore whether large-scale pig farming can spontaneously promote the application of carbon neutral technologies by pig farmers. Combined with the technical background of carbon neutrality in pig farming industry and using the field survey data of 468 pig farmers in Shandong Province, this paper empirically analyzed the effect of large-scale pig farming on the carbon neutral behavior of pig farmers. The findings are threefold. Firstly, because of the effect of economies of scale in the application of carbon neutral technologies, large-scale pig farming can promote the carbon neutral behavior of pig farmers. However, the effect of economies of scale in the application of carbon neutral technologies has a boundary, and the annual output of pigs should be maintained at 3000 to 4999. Secondly, among the effects of pig breeding scale on the application and its degree of composting project, state of planting and breeding cycle has no regulating effect. Thirdly, among the effects of pig breeding scale on the application and its degree of biogas engineering, both state of planting and breeding cycle and subsidy for construction of biogas digester have negative regulating effects. In this paper, the pig farming industry is taken as a typical example to reveal the endogenous incentive mechanism of promoting agricultural carbon emission reduction, which provides theoretical reference and experience enlightenment for the formulation of effective policies to promote agricultural carbon neutrality, which are different from industrial industries.

Adoption behaviour of farmers towards Natu tobacco production technology in Rajahmundry block in east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh

Adoption behaviour of farmers towards Natu tobacco production technology in Rajahmundry block in east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh

THE AGROECOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE UNION OF KANKELEN MARKET GROUPS AND THE NERICA UNION IN THE PREFECTURE OF FARANAH, REPUBLIC OF GUINEA

To circumscribe the prefecture of Faranah through the agroecological evaluation of some professional agricultural organizations in the context of sustainable development with the fight against climate change and the preservation of biodiversity For this evaluation of the agroecological performance of the farms of the union of Kankelen market gardening groups (UGMK) and the NERICA union (U.NERICA) in the prefecture of Faranah, in the Republic of Guinea, we chose. It consists of evaluating their performance based on three components (ecological diversity, spatial organization and agricultural practice). This evaluation provides guidance on the agroecological behavior of farmers in market gardening and rice farming in the said locality. This work highlights the combination of fifteen (15) indicators structured in three dimensions cited above and that the judgment reference is based on the maximum agroecological performance score. It is proposed by the Farm Sustainability Indicator (IDEA) method. The results obtained by these unions including an operator workforce of three hundred three (303) for the UGMK and one hundred and ninety-two (192) for the NERICA union, proved appreciable with a score of 65.7% for UGMK and 62.30% for U. NERICA. This is due to the massive participation in training workshops led by their development partner (ISAV, PNAAFA, AgriFARM, National NGO : AGUISA, APIC guinea).

Behavior of Anise farmers in Assiut Governorate

Behavior of Anise farmers in Assiut Governorate

The impact of fintech development on the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers: evidence from the China Household Finance Survey

Fintech is disrupting the traditional financial models with the power of technology. Will it solve the problems faced by farmers in starting their own businesses and stimulate the vitality of rural entrepreneurship? In this paper, we focus on the impact of fintech development on the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers in China. First, we theoretically analyze the effects of fintech development on the entrepreneurial behavior of farmers and put forward the corresponding theoretical hypotheses. Second, using data from Baidu search index and the China Household Finance Survey (CHFS), we employ a Probit model to verify our theoretical hypotheses. Our findings suggest that (1) fintech development encourages farmer entrepreneurial behavior, (2) it achieves this by alleviating credit constraints, information constraints, and risk aversion effects, (3) in terms of the type of entrepreneurship, the development of fintech mainly promotes survival entrepreneurship among farmers, while the entrepreneurial effect of fintech is more significant among farmers with low education level, low income level and in the central and western regions. Overall, our study provides timely insights into boosting farmer entrepreneurship in emerging countries such as China by leveraging the potential of fintech.

Plant-parasitic nematode research in the arid desert landscape: a systematic review of challenges and bridging interventions.

Plant-parasitic nematode research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces significant challenges rooted in a need for proper assembly, diversity, and a unified and purpose-driven framework. This led to exacerbating their detrimental effects on crop production. This systematic review addresses the current situation and challenges that require targeted interventions to sustainably manage plant-parasitic nematodes and reduce their detrimental impact on agriculture production in the MENA region. We analyzed the nematode-related research conducted within the region over the past three decades to assess available resources and promote diverse research approaches beyond basic morphology-focused surveys. We show that crops are attacked by a diverse spectrum of plant-parasitic nematodes that exceed the global economic threshold limits. In particular, Meloidogyne species exceed the threshold limit by 8 - 14-fold, with a 100% frequency of occurrence in the collected soil samples, posing a catastrophic threat to crop production and the economy. We highlight detrimental agriculture practices in the MENA region, such as transferring soil from established fields to barren land, which enhances the dissemination of plant-parasitic nematodes, disrupting soil ecology and causing significant agricultural challenges in newly cultivated areas. Looking into the behavior of farmers, raising awareness must be accompanied by available solutions, as more practical alternatives are needed to gain the confidence of the farmers. We propose integrating microbial-based products and soil development practices in hygienic farming as resilient and sustainable solutions for nematode management. Increased emphasis is required to diversify the nematode-related research areas to bridge the gaps and facilitate the transition from fundamental knowledge to practical solutions. A cohesive network of nematologists and collaboration with national and international entities is crucial for exchanging knowledge related to legislation against invasive species.

Economic and Social Determinants of Corn Farmers' Consumption Patterns: A Survey and Regression Analysis Approach

This research discusses the consumption patterns of corn farming households in Indonesia which are influenced by economic and social factors. This study aims to examine consumption expenditure based on income, number of family members, education, age, and differences in place of residence. The research method used was quantitative with multiple linear regression statistical analysis, using primary data from 86 corn farming households. The research results show that income is the biggest factor influencing household consumption of corn farmers. Factors such as income, number of family members and education of the head of the family have a positive and significant effect on consumption patterns. Although age does not have a significant effect, this research provides important insights into the consumption behaviour of corn farmers in Indonesia, including the importance of wise consumption expenditure management to improve the welfare of farming households. These findings show that income, education, and family size play a key role in shaping consumption habits. This study also highlights how economic factors influence people's consumption patterns in various communities, both farmers and urban residents, and the importance of understanding these factors in planning policies that support the welfare of society as a whole. The contribution of this research is expected to bridge the results of previous studies with policy development, emphasizing the need for targeted programs considering income, family size, education, and residence location to improve the welfare of corn farming households in Indonesia.

A RESET of dairy farmer animal health planning behaviour: symbiotic advisory relationships and knowledge brokering in HerdAdvance

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the success of behavioural interventions designed to improve preventative animal health planning by dairy farmers in Wales. Methods: Interviews of farmers, veterinarians; focus group with extension officers; post-hoc written reflections from project managers; survey of farmers and veterinarians; farmer dropout analysis. Findings: The combination of interventions inspired by the RESET model of behavioural change helped farmers to implement new animal health planning behaviours. Crucial to the success of the project was the brokering role of extension agents and curation of AKIS relationships by project managers. This led to the establishment of symbiotic relationships which helped to deliver successful behavioural interventions. Practical implications: Illustrates the need for strong project and AKIS management to deliver combined behavioural interventions to farmers. It also demonstrates the danger of narrow evaluation methods which fail to delve deeper into the symbiotic relationships needed to deliver interventions in practice. Theoretical implications: Adds empirical evidence to an integrated behavioural change model (RESET) and explicitly connects the concepts of knowledge brokering and social capital with successful delivery of behavioural change. Originality: (1) Contributes novel empirical evidence on how to effect farmer behaviour change based on a large-scale national project. (2) explicitly highlights knowledge brokering, social capital, and good project management as crucial to delivering behavioural change projects, (3) reflects on the value of mixed method evaluations of behavioural change projects.

Adoption behaviour of fish farmers towards improved aquaculture practices of rohu Labeo rohita in Bishnupur district of Manipur, India

Adoption behaviour of fish farmers towards improved aquaculture practices of rohu Labeo rohita in Bishnupur district of Manipur, India

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing Water Use Behaviour and the Efficiency of Agricultural Production in South Africa

Water use behaviour and efficiency are essential topics regarding water scarcity. Water is a life-sustaining resource used for various activities within the three primary sectors: agricultural, industrial, and domestic. Increasing competition among these sectors could affect the availability and sustainability of water use. The higher demand for agricultural-related commodities emphasizes the efficient and productive use of water. Still, to achieve this, the behaviour of consumers regarding water use needs to be changed. This systematic review paper aims to highlight the factors affecting water use behaviour and efficiency for agricultural production in South Africa. It further aims to determine how agricultural producers change their behaviour to improve their water use efficiency. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria were used as a reporting framework and guidelines to identify the articles included in the review. The review only included articles focussing on agricultural water use behaviour and efficiency and articles written in English and excluded articles from web pages, blogs, magazines, etc. The databases used for the review were Google Scholar and Web of Science. The articles were reviewed by the five authors to avoid the risk of bias, along with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The final review included 30 peer-reviewed articles. A word frequency table was developed using the NVivo 14 software to conduct a thematic analysis for the review. The main factors which played a role in the water use behaviour and efficiency of farmers were (i) climate and adaptation strategies, (ii) policy and water pricing, and (iii) agricultural production and management. Each category elaborated on how water use could be improved and the different measures adopted to incorporate sustainable farm water use. This could be a guideline for farmers, stakeholders, and policymakers to improve and enhance water use behaviour and efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly South Africa. This could ultimately assist in efficiently using the water while enhancing sustainability within the agricultural sector and attaining Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) six, which is to increase water use efficiency. The limitation of this study was that it was only narrowed down to the geographical context of South Africa. This review was funded by the Water Research Commission (WRC) of South Africa (Project Number: C20222023-00798). This review was not registered.

Hacking the decision-making behaviour of farmers

Hacking the decision-making behaviour of farmers