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Agronomy
Nicole McDonald, Eloise S. Fogarty, Amy Cosby, Peter McIlveen
Summary: This study used a mixed-methods approach to analyze the social drivers of automated technology acceptance and adoption in Australian cotton farms, and found that social factors and workforce considerations influence growers' motivation to adopt automated technology. The study also discovered that those considering adoption of automated technology face challenges in terms of perceived usefulness and ease of use, while support to improve ease of use is important for those who have already adopted automated technology.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Leidy Y. Florez Gomez, Johanna Pico Mendoza, Cesar D. Guerrero, Alexandra Espinosa Carreno
Summary: Small-scale farms are important for food security, but they lack technological advancement, especially in the global south. This article proposes Model H as a new framework to facilitate technological transfer and appropriation for small producers. The model is validated through a pilot test using an intelligent irrigation technology called AgroRIEGO. The study identifies implementation obstacles and emphasizes the importance of knowledge management in the process of technology transfer and appropriation.
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Business
Marcelo Jose Carrer, Hildo Meirelles de Souza Filho, Marcela de Mello Brandao Vinholis, Carlos Ivan Mozambani
Summary: This study evaluates the adoption of Precision Agriculture Technologies (PATs) and its impacts on technical efficiency and technology gap ratio in sugarcane farms in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The results show that factors such as farming size, farmer's schooling, and technical assistance positively influence the adoption of PATs. Farms that adopt PATs exhibit higher technical efficiency and technology gap ratio, indicating improved input utilization efficiency and potential for economic and environmental sustainability in sugarcane farming.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Ndungu S. Nyokabi, Stefan Berg, Adane Mihret, Gizat Almaw, Gizachew Gemechu Worku, Johanna F. Lindahl, James L. N. Wood, Henrietta L. Moore
Summary: Dairy production is vital for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, but livestock diseases hinder its development. A survey in Addis Ababa and Oromia regions found low adoption rates of biosecurity measures (BSM) in dairy farms, increasing the risk of disease transmission. Adoption of BSM is influenced by various factors, including education and farming experience.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2023)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Yiriyibin Bambio, Anurag Deb, Harounan Kazianga
Summary: The increased exposure to agricultural technologies in Ghana, Mali, and Senegal has positively influenced farmers' adoption and economic well-being, leading to improved agricultural productivity and income.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martin Paul Tabe-Ojong, Jourdain C. Lokossou, Bisrat Gebrekidan, Hippolyte D. Affognon
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the adoption of climate-resilient groundnut varieties and production, consumption, and smallholder commercialization in Ghana, Mali, and Nigeria. The findings suggest that the adoption of these varieties increases smallholder production, consumption, and commercialization, with the greatest impact observed under sustained use. The study also indicates that adoption benefits all households, particularly smaller producers, and the increase in yield could explain the commercialization observed.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Tamas Mizik
Summary: Climate-smart agriculture presents a significant opportunity for small-scale farms to address the challenges of overpopulation and climate change. The adoption of CSA practices on smallholdings requires a case-specific approach due to the heterogeneity of such farms, with a focus on achieving economic benefits for farmers. Access to financial instruments, knowledge, and land use security are critical factors for successful CSA adoption, while full-time farming commitment positively influences the adoption of climate-smart practices.
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Development Studies
Hermanus Jacobus Smidt
Summary: Digital technologies can help small-scale farmers overcome barriers to participating in Agricultural Value Chains (AVCs), but challenges remain in adopting these technologies. Governance and institutional support from the state are crucial for facilitating collaboration among different actors, and a comprehensive localized implementation framework is essential for supporting the adoption of digital solutions by small-scale farmers.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Bernd Walther, Anke Geduhn, Detlef Schenke, Annika Schloetelburg, Jens Jacob
Summary: Restricting the application of BR bait to indoors only can reduce exposure of non-target species and decrease BR residues in non-target small mammals. However, it is important to balance the positive effect of this baiting strategy on non-target species with the need for effective pest rodent management. More research is needed to determine the best management approaches that strike this balance.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lerato Molieleng, Pieter Fourie, Ifeoma Nwafor
Summary: The review highlighted the current status and existing issues regarding the adoption of climate-smart agriculture by communal livestock farmers in South Africa, with limited research found. It emphasized the need to enhance knowledge of farmers and stakeholders through increasing awareness, training, and skills programs to promote the adoption of modern technology in communal areas.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Tobias Reinauer, Ulrich Elmer Hansen
Summary: The diffusion of open-source hardware (OSH) has not been as rapid as expected, and factors influencing its adoption include product quality, user motivations, availability of local production resources, and support from open-source communities.
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Economics
Rolle Remi Ahuru, Romanus Osabohien, Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan, Eseosa Joy Sowemimo
Summary: This study found that ICT adoption has a negative and significant impact on unemployment among countries in the West Africa Monetary Zones (WAMZ), although the magnitude of the effect varies depending on the indicator of ICT being examined.
MANAGERIAL AND DECISION ECONOMICS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Kseniia Paramonova, Jana Mazancova, Hynek Roubik
Summary: Biogas production through anaerobic digestion at a small-scale level has been promoted in Vietnam for cooking and waste management. Despite the increasing number of small-scale biogas plants, there is a growing trend of their dis-adoption. This study reveals that households with more farm workers and higher satisfaction with plant maintenance are less likely to abandon the biogas technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mulako Dean Mukelabai, K. G. U. Wijayantha, Richard E. Blanchard
Summary: This study evaluates the conditions for adopting hydrogen technologies effectively, including political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental aspects. The analysis reveals that countries with a government effectiveness index of -0.5 and 0.5 are leading the planning of hydrogen economies through strategic cooperation with technology developers. The combination of Doughnut and PESTLE analysis provides a novel approach to evaluating the adoption of hydrogen technologies and the impact of the hydrogen economy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ibrahim Abdusalam Abubaker Alsibhawi, Jamaiah Binti Yahaya, Hazura Binti Mohamed
Summary: This study proposes a conceptual framework to identify the potential factors that influence the adoption of business intelligence systems in the SME industry in Libya. The framework is based on the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the unified theory of adopting and using technology (UTAUT). It recommends considering factors such as change management, knowledge sharing, information quality, IT project management, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of adoption.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Bethelhem Legesse Debela, Esther Gehrke, Matin Qaim
Summary: Maternal employment has complex effects on child nutrition, which are manifested through changes in income, intrahousehold bargaining power, and time available for childcare. In rural areas, the relationship between maternal employment and child height-for-age Z-scores is non-linear, showing both positive and negative associations at different levels of labor supply.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Anette Ruml, Matin Qaim
Summary: The study indicates that contractual agreements in Ghana are associated with the adoption of labor-saving procedures and technologies, leading to a substantial reduction in agricultural labor intensity. Simple marketing contracts result in reallocating saved household labor to off-farm employment, while resource-providing contracts lead to a stronger reallocation of labor within the farming enterprise. Household labor is more affected by labor savings compared to hired labor.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Nadjia Mehraban, Christoph Kubitza, Zulkifli Alamsyah, Matin Qaim
Summary: The cultivation of oil palm can improve the economic level of smallholder farmers and reduce the economic risk of households. Compared to other crops, oil palm requires less labor, allowing families to engage in other economic activities.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Bethelhem Legesse Debela, Anette Ruml, Matin Qaim
Summary: The study found that contract farming has an impact on the dietary diversity and child anthropometrics of smallholder farmers. Contracting can improve smallholder nutrition, but the effects vary by contract type.
APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Anette Ruml, Catherine Ragasa, Matin Qaim
Summary: The study examines the associations between two types of contracts in the oil palm sector of Ghana and farm household income, finding that farmers with marketing contracts and resource-providing contracts have significantly higher household incomes than farmers without contracts, with notable differences in income sources.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Emma Kovak, Dan Blaustein-Rejto, Matin Qaim
Summary: Genetically modified crops can reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing production emissions and increasing yield gains, which in turn mitigates land-use change and related emissions. Wider adoption of existing GM crops in Europe could lead to a reduction equivalent to 7.5% of the total agricultural GHG emissions in Europe.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saliou Niassy, Mawufe Komi Agbodzavu, Bester Tawona Mudereri, Donwell Kamalongo, Ivy Ligowe, Girma Hailu, Emily Kimathi, Zwide Jere, Nathan Ochatum, Jimmy Pittchar, Menale Kassie, Zeyaur Khan
Summary: Push-pull technology is a cost-effective agroecological practice that reduces the impact of insect pests and parasitic weeds in croplands. This study evaluated the performance of the technology in different agroecological zones in Malawi and found significant improvements in grain yields, pest management, and plant growth. Farmers reported high levels of satisfaction with the technology, although challenges such as labor costs and plant selection remain. The study highlights the importance of soil properties and suggests the adoption of suitable plant species for the technology's success.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Pallavi Rajkhowa, Matin Qaim
Summary: Mobile phone ownership increases rural households' participation in off-farm employment and improves household income, especially in female-headed households.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Martin C. Parlasca, Matin Qaim
Summary: Meat consumption is a complex issue with various sustainability dimensions including economic, social, environmental, health, and animal welfare impacts. Meat has larger environmental and climate footprints compared to plant-based foods and can have negative health effects. Technological advancements can help improve the sustainability of meat production, but changes in consumer behavior are also necessary. Balancing sustainable development with the availability and affordability of nutritious plant-based alternatives and the importance of livestock production for income in low-income countries requires further research.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Nadjia Mehraban, Bethelhem Legesse Debela, Ummi Kalsum, Matin Qaim
Summary: Oil palm cultivation affects gender roles within households. In households cultivating oil palm, women spend less time in farming and more time on household chores and leisure activities. These differences increase with the expansion of oil palm land. While reducing women's workload can have positive social effects, lower involvement in agriculture can also result in a loss of female autonomy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pallavi Rajkhowa, Matin Qaim
Summary: Women's economic and social empowerment is influenced by their ability to move independently and safely. Mobile phones can help connect women to information and social networks, thus strengthening their empowerment. In India, women's use of mobile phones is associated with their physical mobility range and contraceptive methods.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Andrew Agrey Abiya, David Mfuti Kupesa, Dennis Beesigamukama, Menale Kassie, Dennis Mureithi, Daniel Thairu, John Wesonga, Chrysantus M. Tanga, Saliou Niassy
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different irrigation regimes and fertilizers on the growth, yield, and pest infestation of kale and Swiss chard. The results showed that daily irrigation and the application of black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) significantly improved the plant height, number of leaves, fresh shoot weight, and leaf dry matter of the crops, while reducing pest infestation. BSFFF was effective in maintaining leaf dry matter during water stress.
Article
Development Studies
Daniel Chrisendo, Hermanto Siregar, Matin Qaim
Summary: Oil palm cultivation positively impacts living standards and human capital formation in smallholder farm households, improving nutrition, dietary quality, education expenditures, household asset ownership, and electricity consumption.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Isabel Knoesslsdorfer, Matin Qaim
Summary: While Europe's chicken exports to Africa have been criticized for harming local producers, they have provided African consumers with affordable nutrients. The effects of import restrictions on different population groups and the potential benefits for farmers remain unclear.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Makaiko G. Khonje, Jacob Ricker-Gilbert, Milu Muyanga, Matin Qaim
Summary: A study conducted in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa showed associations between farm production diversity and child and adolescent nutritional status. However, the strength of this association varied across different countries and market conditions.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
