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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiufan Zhang, Decheng Fan
Summary: With the deep integration of the digital economy and agricultural development, agricultural digital transformation promotes agricultural production, industrial upgrading, and broadens sales channels, achieving the strategic goal of rural revitalization in China.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Caifeng Tan, Jianping Tao, Lan Yi, Juan He, Qi Huang
Summary: The implementation of agricultural insurance policy and the advancement of agricultural technology are important for the development of China's agricultural economy. Agricultural insurance policy incorporates agricultural technology progress in evaluation, investigation, and claims settlement. Agricultural technology progress reduces agricultural risks and influences farmers' insurance behaviors, optimizing the operating environment of agricultural insurance. This research explores the relationship between agricultural technology progress, agricultural insurance, and farmers' income, providing a theoretical basis and data support to verify the promoting effects of agricultural insurance and technology progress on farmers' income. It highlights the importance of considering regional differences in policy formulation and improving agricultural security policies and capital allocation to enhance agricultural productive income and alleviate spatial imbalance in China's agricultural development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bo Liu, Jing Zhou
Summary: The digital economy in China has increased income for rural residents, but it has also widened the income gap within rural areas. This study examines the impact of digital literacy on income growth and the resulting income gap among rural residents, finding that digital literacy positively contributes to income growth but also contributes to the income gap.
Article
Environmental Studies
Jiawang Zhang, Jianguo Wang, Shengbo Chen, Mingchang Wang, Siqi Tang, Wutao Zhao
Summary: The article conducts an integrated risk assessment of agricultural drought disasters in the main grain-producing areas of Jilin Province using various data sources. The study reveals a trend of changing climate conditions, occasional severe droughts, and regional clustering of drought risks. The findings provide a basis for effective drought resistance activities and suggest preventive measures for managing agricultural drought in the province.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yaping He, Liangzhen Zang, Erga Luo, Xiudong Wang
Summary: Part-time farming is a common characteristic of smallholder farmers in China, which is expected to persist in the long term. This study analyzes the impact of part-time employment on the grain-growing decisions of smallholder farmers and identifies the mediating role of agricultural production services. The findings show that as the extent of part-time employment increases, smallholder farmers significantly reduce the sown areas of wheat and corn, but the adoption of agricultural production services helps mitigate this negative effect.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fumin Deng, Siyuan Jia, Meng Ye, Zhi Li
Summary: This study analyzes the relationship between agricultural development and technological innovation in China's main grain-producing areas. The study found that technological innovation is growing, while agricultural transformation has a U-shaped growth trend. The coordinated development of these two systems has improved, but the development speed varies across provinces. The spatial pattern shows a southward shift of the coordination gravity center. The impact of technological innovation on agricultural transformation has gradually changed from inhibition to positive promotion.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Kun Song, Yu Tang, Dungang Zang, Hua Guo, Wenting Kong
Summary: The inclusiveness of digital finance brings new opportunities for the development of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers. This paper systematically investigates the impact of digital finance on relatively large-scale farmers' agricultural income using the Multiple Intermediary Effect Model. The findings reveal that digital finance has a substantial positive influence on relatively large-scale farmers' agricultural income, and agricultural capital, agricultural land, and agricultural workforce play a partial mediating role between digital finance and agricultural income. Moreover, digital finance has more significant effects on agricultural income for economic crops and farmers who received agricultural skills training and agricultural services.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lijia Zhu, Yuping Bai, Lijin Zhang, Wanyi Si, Anni Wang, Chuyao Weng, Jiayao Shu
Summary: Stable and sustainable food production is crucial for national security and social stability. This study investigates the water-land nexus in China's North China Plain and provides important insights for the optimal management and sustainable development of agricultural land and water resources in the region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhijie Zhang, Yifei Zhang, Xiwu Shao
Summary: Jilin is a significant agricultural province and grain-producing area in China, and the coordinated development of agricultural ecology and the economy in these areas is crucial. By analyzing the relationship between the two subsystems in the main grain-producing areas of Jilin from 2004 to 2018, this study aimed to determine the relationship between agricultural ecology and the economy and strategies for promoting high-quality development. The results showed that the coordination degree improved during the study period, and factors such as agricultural policies and ecological development affected the degree of coordination. This study highlights the importance of coordinating agricultural ecology and the economy and provides valuable insights for regional development strategies and sustainable agriculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Zhiping Qiu, Haijun Xia
Summary: This study investigates a novel interval linear programming method based on probabilistic dominance. The study presents the definition and model of the method, and addresses the non-linearity and convergence difficulties. It also discusses performance measure and sensitivity analysis, and extends the method to fuzzy interval linear programming. The effectiveness and rationality of the method are demonstrated through examples.
FUZZY SETS AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zhanqiang Zhou, Yuehua Zhang, Zhongbao Yan
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) on farmers' willingness to adopt agricultural technology and finds that DFI significantly increases farmers' willingness. The contribution of DFI to agricultural technology adoption increases with the development of the financial market. Additionally, DFI development affects agricultural technology adoption among farmers who receive government subsidies, participate in production technology training, and have no local non-agricultural economy.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yun Wang, Zhaoxian Su, Qingqing Zhang
Summary: This study explores the spatial and temporal differentiation and impact indicators of the agricultural water footprint in major grain-producing areas. The results show that the overall agricultural water footprint in China has been decreasing in a fluctuating pattern, with high spatial aggregation. Policy factors, water-saving technologies, social development, economic development, and industrial structure adjustment have a negative impact on the increase in the agricultural water footprint, while agricultural production and natural factors have a positive relationship. Strengthening industrial structure adjustment, regional linkage, and promoting efficient water infrastructure technology are important ways to inhibit the agricultural water footprint.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Miraj Ahmed Bhuiyan, Mkhitaryan Davit, Zeng XinBin, Zhang Zurong
Summary: This study aims to examine the impact of agricultural insurance on farmers' income growth. The results indicate that increasing agricultural insurance density and per capita compensation significantly contribute to farmers' income increase. Therefore, the development of agricultural insurance can effectively improve farmers' income level. This paper provides relevant countermeasures and suggestions based on the theoretical and empirical analysis, offering insights into promoting farmers' income through agricultural insurance.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dehua Zhang, Haiqing Wang, Sha Lou
Summary: This study used the DEA global Malmquist index model to estimate the grain production efficiency of China's main grain-producing regions and found that the overall total factor productivity level was relatively high with regional disparities. Technological progress and pure technical efficiency changes were identified as the main factors affecting grain production efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiquan Peng, Juan Chen, Lili Chen, Zihao Zhao
Summary: Machinery is crucial for the modernization of agricultural industries and poverty alleviation among farmers. This study examines the effects of agricultural machinery on farmers' relative poverty, considering livelihood factors and resource (in)divisibility. The results show that increasing agricultural machinery leads to higher income and reduced relative poverty among farmers, with plowing machinery having the largest effect. Additionally, a threshold analysis suggests that farmers are influenced more when their farms exceed a scale of 1.12 hm(2). This study provides insights for policymakers to invest in agricultural machinery, promote farmland integration, and facilitate resource divisibility.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yanfeng Jiang, Yu-Ting Tang, Hualou Long, Wu Deng
Summary: This paper compares the development of land consolidation in Europe and China, identifies the differences between the two, and considers the lessons China can learn from Europe's experience. It proposes some countermeasures and suggestions for the development of land consolidation in China.
Article
Geography, Physical
Yuhan Zheng, Hualou Long, Kunqiu Chen
Summary: This study explores the spatio-temporal variations of farmland landscape patterns in a traditional agricultural region, finding that the fragmentation of farmland is accelerating with significant heterogeneity. The advancement of urbanization and land use transition are the primary drivers of farmland fragmentation.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Studies
Yuzhe Wu, Hualou Long, Pengjun Zhao, Eddie Chi Man Hui
Article
Development Studies
Yanfeng Jiang, Hualou Long, Christopher D. Ives, Wu Deng, Kunqiu Chen, Yingnan Zhang
Summary: This paper explores the modes of rural development promoted by land consolidation from the perspective of land use multifunctionality, and discusses its internal mechanisms. The results show that land consolidation can significantly influence industrial structure, living conditions, ecological environment, and cultural construction by changing the type and intensity of rural land use functions.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Hualou Long, Li Ma, Yingnan Zhang, Lulu Qu
Summary: This paper summarizes the stage characteristics of multifunctional rural development in China and categorizes rural areas using a comprehensive evaluation method and spatial analysis. The results show that the rural multifunctionality index exhibits significant spatial heterogeneity during the period of 2000-2015, with increases observed in agricultural production and social security functions.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
TANG Lisha, LONG Hualou
Summary: Using the system dynamics simulation software Vensim PLE, a model was built to simulate the development of resilient human settlement in Changsha. The model predicted significant improvements in the economic, living, and ecological conditions of residents in Changsha by 2040, under the resilient human settlement program.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geography
Yang Zhou, Yansui Liu
Summary: Geography of poverty (GOP) is a branch of human geography that studies the geographical patterns, distribution characteristics, and evolution mechanism of poverty, as well as the relationship with geographical environment and antipoverty measures. The research in GOP includes the study of impoverished areal system (IAS), regional and individual poverty, and the use of 5W + H models for analysis. Key areas for future research include the life cycle evolution law of IAS, multidimensional poverty measurement, geographical identification of poverty, dynamic simulation of poverty, poverty mapping, antipoverty measures, and poverty reduction effectiveness evaluation. Poverty geography research should focus on the complexity, spatial heterogeneity, and mechanism of poverty, and develop anti-poverty paths and models suitable for different countries.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Geography
Yingnan Zhang, Hualou Long, Li Ma, Shuangshuang Tu, Yurui Li, Dazhuan Ge
Summary: China's rural areas have undergone intense restructuring driven by e-commerce, resulting in a new wave of rural rejuvenation. E-commerce has had a significant impact on industry structure, employment patterns, and household economies. Rural elites, technology innovation, resource endowments, and government support have all contributed to this restructuring process.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Geography
Yongqiang Liu, Lin Dai, Hualou Long, Michael Woods, Francesca Fois
Summary: Globalization has had a profound impact on the transformation and development of rural industries. By studying Tengtou village in southeast China, this paper reveals the internal mechanism of industrial transformation and provides insights for rural revitalization through strengthening party organization, innovating governance models, promoting integrated industrial development, and protecting the ecological environment.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Hualou Long
Summary: This paper utilizes land system science as a theoretical framework and combines it with the rural development strategy in China to explain land use transitions. It proposes a conflict-coordination theoretical model, perspectives on structural and functional changes in the land system, and coupling patterns and processes to adjust and control land use transitions. The paper aims to advance rural development strategy through theoretical methods and an integrated approach to comprehend land use transitions and regional development strategies.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Liuwen Liao, Enpu Ma, Hualou Long, Xiaojun Peng
Summary: In this study, the spatio-temporal evolution of land use and ecological resilience in China from 1990 to 2020 was investigated. The results showed that construction land in China continued to increase, while forest land, grassland, and farmland exhibited fluctuating trends. The spatial distribution of ecological resilience was characterized by high values in the southeast and low values in the northwest. Ecological land and construction land were found to be the main types of land affecting changes in ecological resilience.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ligang Lyu, Junjun Zhu, Hualou Long, Kaihua Liao, Yeting Fan, Junxiao Wang
Summary: This study explores the effects of farmland use transition on soil organic carbon (SOC) content and stocks in the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain in China. Results show that the farmland use transition led to a net decrease in farmland area and a net increase in SOC storage. This study has important implications for addressing global climate change and maintaining sustainable agricultural resources.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yingnan Zhang, Hualou Long, Shuocun Chen, Li Ma, Muye Gan
Summary: This study examines the dynamics and performances of multifunctional agriculture (MFA) in farming regions of China. The findings reveal that the multifunctionality of agriculture in the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain was strengthened, displaying clear agglomeration in larger metropolitan regions. The different functions of agriculture, such as supply, social security, economic development, and ecological conservation, have shown varying spatial patterns and trends.
Article
Geography
Zhichao Hu, Yurui Li, Hualou Long, Changjiang Kang
Summary: Rural depopulation is a global phenomenon that China is also facing. The analysis of China's rural population data reveals regional and temporal differences in rural population changes. Economic growth and urbanization processes are the main factors influencing rural depopulation.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Yurui Li, Xiaofei Qin, Abigail Sullivan, Guangqing Chi, Zhi Lu, Wei Pan, Yansui Liu
Summary: Rural areas play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals, and elite actors are influential decision-makers. This research demonstrates that collective action serves as a mediator linking governing elites and rural development. Additionally, innovative collective action designs that promote the participation of elites and discourage elite capture are important for rural development.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
