Agricultural firm survival: The case of farmer cooperatives in the United States
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DOI: 10.1002/agr.21612
Abstract: The number of farmer cooperatives in the United States is declining, but empirical investigations of cooperative firm survival have been scarce. With demographic, financial, and strategic characteristics as possible explanations, we conduct survival analysis in… read more here.
Keywords: cooperatives united; firm; farmer; united states ... See more keywords
A biofuel supply chain equilibrium analysis with subsidy consideration
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4422
Abstract: We consider a biofuel supply chain problem in which a farmer supplies two downstream refineries with nonidentical crops (corn and energy crop). The problem has been modeled as a multi leader single follower game to… read more here.
Keywords: biofuel; supply chain; farmer; biofuel supply ... See more keywords
Working for the environment: farmer attitudes towards sustainable farming actions in rural Wales, UK
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DOI: 10.1007/s10668-024-04459-y
Abstract: Recognition of land management impacts on water quality and flooding, and climate change-induced increases in storm intensity and flood risk, have led to interest in farmer provision of ecosystem services alongside food production. However, pathways… read more here.
Keywords: farm; sustainable farming; farmer; farming actions ... See more keywords
The Macro and Micro Point of View of Farmer Suicides in India
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-020-00920-4
Abstract: Agricultural researches, development of innovations, their dissemination and Government funding behind the whole process all come to a grinding halt when the ultimate beneficiaries of the process are left to their fate, are left to… read more here.
Keywords: farmer suicides; micro point; macro micro; farmer suicide ... See more keywords
Local and farmers' knowledge matters! How integrating informal and formal knowledge enhances sustainable and resilient agriculture
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2017.01.020
Abstract: Abstract The widespread transformations in farming practices during recent decades across many parts of Europe – increased capital intensity, scale enlargement, specialization, intensification and mechanization have been accompanied by a quite dramatic shift towards more… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; agriculture; local farmers; farmer ... See more keywords
Is farmer-to-farmer extension effective? The impact of training on technology adoption and rice farming productivity in Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.12.013
Abstract: Agricultural training is a potentially effective method to diffuse relevant new technologies to increase productivity and alleviate rural poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, since it is prohibitively expensive to provide direct training to all… read more here.
Keywords: key farmers; ordinary farmers; farmer; technology adoption ... See more keywords
Motivating organic farmers to adopt practices that support the pest-suppressive microbiome relies on understanding their beliefs
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DOI: 10.1017/s174217052400005x
Abstract: Abstract Certified organic farming is a suite of regulated practices that can support social, economic, and ecological sustainability in agriculture. Despite the standardization and regulation of certifying bodies, practices adopted by organic farmers vary with… read more here.
Keywords: farmer; microbiome; adoption; practices support ... See more keywords
Modeling farmer responses to reservoir operation policies using agent based analysis of risk behavior and irrigation adoption
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-11908-9
Abstract: Understanding farmers’ responses to reservoir operation policies is crucial for water resources management. This study employs an Agent-Based model with established socio-hydrological rules to simulate farmers’ decision-making. Operator agents utilize either the Standard Operation Policy… read more here.
Keywords: reservoir operation; farmer; adoption; hedging rule ... See more keywords
Incorporating data into grazing management decisions: supporting farmer learning
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DOI: 10.1071/an18533
Abstract: Pasture consumption is an important contributor to farm business profitability in pasture based dairy systems around the world, including Tasmania. Research, development and extension prioritizes further increasing pasture consumption in the Tasmanian dairy industry, through… read more here.
Keywords: management; pasture; grazing management; farmer ... See more keywords
Benchmarking smallholder goat enterprises and practices in central Lao PDR and farmer response to a research and development program
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DOI: 10.1071/an24343
Abstract: Context In Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos), goat numbers are rapidly growing and have the potential to improve rural and economic development through income generation. Aims To implement a goat research and development program and… read more here.
Keywords: goat; farmer; research; 2021 2022 ... See more keywords
Certification and Farmer Organisation: Indonesian Smallholder Perceptions of Benefits
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DOI: 10.1080/00074918.2018.1506093
Abstract: Certification and participation in farmer organisations are associated with economic and social benefits for farmers. However, knowledge about the differences in the perceived benefits of participation in different organisations and certification schemes is limited. In… read more here.
Keywords: farmers perceive; farmer; certification schemes; benefits farmers ... See more keywords