Download or read book Stepwise Adoption of a Complex Agricultural Technology written by Roger Lindsay Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Adoption of Modern Agricultural Technology by Small Farm Operators written by J. Paul Leagans and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Changing Land Management written by David J. Pannell and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2011 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a rich and extensive history of research into factors that encourage farmers to change their land management practices, or inhibit them from doing so. Yet this research is often under-utilized in practice. Changing Land Managementprovides key insights from past and cutting-edge research to support decision-makers as they attempt to assist rural communities adapting to changed circumstances, such as new technologies, new environmental imperatives, new market opportunities or changed climate. Common themes are the need for an appreciation of the diversity of land managers and their contexts, of the diversity of factors that influence land management decisions, and of the challenges that face government programs that are intended to change land management.

Download or read book Technology in Agriculture written by Fiaz Ahmad and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food security is one of the primary themes of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, agricultural engineering is considered the backbone of agriculture, and agricultural mechanization is considered a helpful way to enhance crop yield and farmers’ profitability. Technology in Agriculture presents research in the field of agricultural engineering technologies and applications in agricultural equipment engineering, biosystem engineering, energy systems engineering, and computers in agriculture. It provides an overview of recent advancements in agricultural engineering and examines key aspects of emerging technologies and their applications. In addition, the book explores modern methodologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for agricultural mechanization.

Download or read book Adoption of Multi component and Preventive Rice Production Technologies written by Karen Eloisa Tanzo Barroga and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Truncated abstract] In recent years, efforts to extend and promote adoption of improved farming practices in the Philippines (and other developing countries) have tended to focus on integrated packages of technologies such as Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and Integrated Crop Management (ICM). Compared with the types of farming technologies that were previously promoted, these technologies are relatively complex. They consist of packages of multiple components, rather than a single component, and to some extent they are designed to prevent future problems, rather than offering immediate benefits. It has been observed that, compared with previous extension campaigns, adoption of these practices has been relatively low and slow. This study is concerned with understanding the reasons for this negative impact on adoption. To what extent do the multicomponent and preventive characteristics of IWM and ICM inhibit their adoption by Philippine rice farmers? A review of the literature shows that complexity is a relatively under-researched aspect of agricultural technology adoption. A combination of research methods was used. First, a survey was conducted among 170 rice farmers in three municipalities in Nueva Ecija, Philippines to elicit their perceptions about the attributes of IWM/ICM that were hypothesised to influence their adoption by farmers. Then, case studies were carried out to investigate the extent to which these attributes actually influence adoption and to examine the learning process involved with IWM/ICM as compared with simple, productivity-oriented technologies. Finally, a computer-based economics experiment was performed with 118 university students to explore the effect of the multi-component and preventive features on decision-making. Results showed that Filipino rice farmers had a mix of positive and negative perceptions about ICM/IWM. On the positive side, they perceived these technologies as safe to health and environment. On the negative side, they had concerns about the technologies compatibility with current systems, complexity, risk (i.e. reliability), yield gains, and trialability. Overall, they were disappointed with their relative advantage. They had responded in various ways: by not using the technology at all; not using the technology on all of their farm; not using some of the technology components; using the technology in gradual or stepwise manner; and not sharing information about the technology with other farmers. Based on logistic regression analysis, it was found that farmers who adopted IWM/ICM tended to have bigger farm size, to have access to credit, to have undergone IWM/ICM training, and to perceive IWM/ICM as safe. Case study findings showed that with complex technologies, information and skills delivery and acquisition were more sophisticated and comprehensive than for simpler technologies. This means that farmers have a harder time in accurately learning about complex technologies, resulting in higher learning and decision costs. Furthermore, the information required is more specialised and location-specific, needing more time and making it more difficult for farmers to share relevant information with fellow farmers, thus inhibiting technology diffusion within the farming community...

Download or read book The Digital Agricultural Revolution written by Roheet Bhatnagar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DIGITAL AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION The book integrates computational intelligence, applied artificial intelligence, and modern agricultural practices and will appeal to scientists, agriculturists, and those in plant and crop science management. There is a need for synergy between the application of modern scientific innovation in the area of artificial intelligence and agriculture, considering the major challenges from climate change consequences viz. rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, the emergence of new crop pests, drought, flood, etc. This volume reports on high-quality research (theory and practice including prototype & conceptualization of ideas, frameworks, real-world applications, policy, standards, psychological concerns, case studies, and critical surveys) on recent advances toward the realization of the digital agriculture revolution as a result of the convergence of different disruptive technologies. The book touches upon the following topics which have contributed to revolutionizing agricultural practices. Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (AI models and architectures, system design, real-world applications of AI, machine learning and deep learning in the agriculture domain, integration & coordination of systems and issues & challenges). IoT and Big Data Analytics Applications in Agriculture (theory & architecture and the use of various types of sensors in optimizing agriculture resources and final product, benefits in real-time for crop acreage estimation, monitoring & control of agricultural produce). Robotics & Automation in Agriculture Systems (Automation challenges, need and recent developments and real case studies). Intelligent and Innovative Smart Agriculture Applications (use of hybrid intelligence in better crop health and management). Privacy, Security, and Trust in Digital Agriculture (government framework & policy papers). Open Problems, Challenges, and Future Trends. Audience Researchers in computer science, artificial intelligence, electronics engineering, agriculture automation, crop management, and science.

Download or read book Utilizing Sub Sector to Enhance Adoption of Agricultural Technology written by January Mafuru and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sub-Saharan countries adoption of improved agricultural technologies has been low because most of them are incompatible with the biophysical and socio-economic environments facing farmers. Institutionalization of the Farming Systems Approach in the national agricultural research systems in the 1990s has improved technology targeting. Nevertheless, post-harvest constraints remained unsolved. This book applied a sub-sector approach to determine the adoption of improved sorghum varieties. Information was collected from on-farm trials and food panel experiments conducted in rural and urban areas. The book applies various analytical tools such as multiple linear regressions, Tobit and ordered probit models, conjoint and logistic preference ranking analyses to determine acceptability of the crop varieties. The book shows that application of a sub-sector approach in the development of agricultural technologies enhances their acceptability. This book will interest all those involved in stimulating agricultural innovations for rural development. Policy makers and practitioners, in particular, can be able to draw on the research findings from the case study.

Download or read book The Adoption of Technology in Agriculture written by Economic Development Committee for the Agricultural Industry and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fertilizer Use in African Agriculture written by and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The good practice guidelines - which form the basis of an interactive policymaker's tool kit included on a CD accompanying the book - relate not only to the more focused problem of encouraging increased fertilizer use by farmers, but also to the broader challenge of creating the type of enabling environment that is needed to support the emergence of efficient, dynamic and commercially viable fertilizer marketing systems."--Jacket.

Download or read book Equilibrium Effects of Agricultural Technology Adoption written by Margriet F. Caswell and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Adoption of New Technology in Agriculture written by National Economic Development Office. Agriculture Economic Development Committee and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Adoption of Technology in Agriculture written by Economic Development Committee for the Agricultural Industry and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Adoption of Technology in Agriculture written by Economic Development Committee for the Agricultural Industry and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Determining Factors and Impacts of Modern Agricultural Technology Adoption in West Wollega written by Merga Challa and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Agrarian Studies, Wollega University (School of graduate studies), language: English, abstract: This study analyzed factors affecting modern agricultural technology adoption by farmers and the impact of technology adoption decision on the welfare of households in the study area. The data used for the study were obtained from 145 randomly selected sample households in the study area. Binary logit model was employed to analyze the determinants of farmers’ decisions to adopt modern technologies. Moreover, the average effect of adoption on household incomes and expenditure were estimated by using propensity score matching method. The result of the logistic regression showed that household heads’ education level, farm size, credit accessibility, perception of farmers about cost of the inputs and off-farm income positively and significantly affected the farm households’ adoption decision; while family size affected their decision negatively and significantly. The result of the propensity score matching estimation showed that the average income and consumption expenditure of adopters are greater than that of non-adopters. Based on these findings it is recommended that the zonal and the woreda leaders extension agents farm and education experts, policy makers and other development oriented organizations have to plan in such a way that the farm households in the study area will obtain sufficient education, credit accessibilities and also have to train farmers to make them understand the benefits obtained from adopting the new technologies. These bodies have also to arrange policy issues that improve farm labour participation of household members and also to arrange the ways in which farmers obtain means of income outside farming activities.

Download or read book Agricultural Technology written by Jock R. Anderson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major complex problems confront agricultural policy analysts and development specialists regarding the broad issue of 'agricultural technology.' These topics are reviewed in this volume which consists of 37 chapters, developed from papers presented at a conference held at Airlie House, Virginia, near Washington DC. The authors include leading international authorities from the academic sector, World Bank and agricultural research centers. The chapters are grouped into six parts. The first introductory part is followed by investment as the focus of Part II. In Part III a variety of conceptual and practical issues involved in the transfer of agricultural technology is considered. Part IV includes discussions of concrete technical matters ranging for example from the general to the specific, from plant to animal, and from soil management to irrigation engineering. Emphasis moves from the specifically technological to wider policy issues in Part V and this latter thrust is carried through into the final summarizing section.

Download or read book Agro Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems in the African Highlands written by Bernard Vanlauwe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an urgent need to increase agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa in a sustainable and economically-viable manner. Transforming risk-averse smallholders into business-oriented producers that invest in producing surplus food for sale provides a formidable challenge, both from a technological and socio-political perspective. This book addresses the issue of agricultural intensification in the humid highland areas of Africa – regions with relatively good agricultural potential, but where the scarce land resources are increasingly under pressure from the growing population and from climate change. In addition to introductory and synthesis chapters, the book focuses on four themes: system components required for agricultural intensification; the integration of components at the system level; drivers for adoption of technologies towards intensification; and the dissemination of complex knowledge. It provides case studies of improved crop and soil management for staple crops such as cassava and bananas, as well as examples of how the livelihoods of rural people can be improved. The book provides a valuable resource for researchers, development actors, students and policy makers in agricultural systems and economics and in international development. It highlights and addresses key challenges and opportunities that exist for sustainable agricultural intensification in the humid highlands of sub-Saharan Africa.

Download or read book Agronomy for Development written by James Sumberg and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- List of abbreviations -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Knowledge politics in development-oriented agronomy -- 2 On the movement of agricultural technologies: packaging, unpacking and situated reconfiguration -- 3 South-South cooperation and agribusiness contestations in irrigated rice: China and Brazil in Ghana -- 4 GM crops 'for Africa': contestation and knowledge politics in the Kenyan biosafety debate -- 5 Systems research in the CGIAR as an arena of struggle: competing discourses on the embedding of research in development -- 6 One step forward, two steps back in farmer knowledge exchange: 'scaling up' as Fordist replication in drag -- 7 When the solution became a problem: strategies in the reform of agricultural extension in Uganda -- 8 Sweet 'success': contesting biofortification strategies to address malnutrition in Tanzania -- 9 Crops in context: negotiating traditional and formal seed institutions -- 10 Laws of the field: rights and justice in development-oriented agronomy -- 11 A golden age for agronomy? -- References -- Index