Are independent agricultural advisors more oriented towards recommending reduced pesticide use than supplier-affiliated advisors?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.04.091
Abstract: This paper explores whether agricultural advisors employed by chemical companies or agricultural companies selling pesticides (supplier-affiliated advisors) are more likely to recommend more intensive use of pesticides than advisors employed by companies without an economic… read more here.
Keywords: use; agricultural advisors; affiliated advisors; supplier affiliated ... See more keywords
Hurricane effects, mitigation, and preparedness in the Caribbean: Perspectives on high importance-low prevalence practices from agricultural advisors.
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DOI: 10.5055/jem.0585
Abstract: Frequent hurricanes affect agricultural productivity, food security, economic security, and human wellbeing in the Caribbean islands. We assessed recent hurricane effects on the agricultural sector, and the challenges faced by farmers, foresters, and advisors related… read more here.
Keywords: hurricane effects; agricultural advisors; hurricane; preparedness recovery ... See more keywords