Willingness to pay for pesticide-free vegetables in Hokkaido, Japan: the relationship between appearance and pesticide use

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Most Japanese consumers focus on the appearance of vegetables, for example, their shape, color, or size. However, giving precise information about growing process vegetables may change preferences. Therefore, in order to reduce food loss, it is important consumers’ preferences and producers understand select vegetable production methods. supermarkets sell containing legally permissible amounts pesticides chemical fertilizers, chemical-free are generally hard find. this study, pesticide-free were cultivated from scratch analyze whether willing pay a premium when presented with vegetables. The contingent valuation method double-bound dichotomous choice used analysis. results revealed that willingness was not related In other words, they cared neither color nor shape so long as pesticide-free. Japan, some farmers continue grow organic although few. if know actual needs dependence fertilizers expand market environmentally friendly healthy Such could, turn, loss.

Language: Английский

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Heterogeneity in farmers’ stage of behavioural change in intercropping adoption: an application of the Transtheoretical Model

Agricultural and Food Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: March 15, 2024

Abstract Despite its potential economic and environmental benefits, intercropping adoption remains limited in Europe. Drawing upon the Transtheoretical Model, this paper views decision as stages of behavioural change. The aims to investigate socioeconomic, behavioural, policy factors associated with stage change Sweden. Exploratory factor analysis generalized ordered logit regression were performed on data from a nation-wide farmer survey conducted 2021 388 usable replies. Results show that farmers better knowledge intercropping, higher evaluation financial benefits ease ley growers more likely progress process. Farmers who have perceived seed separation costs, lower education level, are older tend remain at stages. Perceived household income, instrumental values farming could turn non-adopters into either adopters or actual adopters. We found no significant association between support adoption. Policy implications aimed fostering discussed.

Language: Английский

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Determinants of the adoption of fungus-resistant grapevines: Evidence from Switzerland

Journal of Wine Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 33

Published: April 29, 2024

Abstract The adoption of fungus-resistant grapevines may be a key strategy for substantially reducing fungicide use in pesticide-intensive viticulture. In representative survey conducted among 436 grapevine growers Switzerland, we elicited growers’ expected share land devoted to varieties ten years. More specifically, using regression analyses, explore the main predictors behind stated intentions. We find that one-third new plantings next decade will varieties. As result, years is 27.4% (compared 10.2% 2022), thus increasing by 169%. Farmer- and farm characteristics explain most dynamics, especially beneficial health perceptions about varieties, which correlate positively with their these Moreover, non-organic are particularly likely increase These findings have important implications agricultural policy industry Europe elsewhere, facilitating plantation mix tailored farmer- farm-level characteristics.

Language: Английский

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Action‐ versus results‐based policy designs for agricultural climate change mitigation

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 46(3), P. 1010 - 1037

Published: May 17, 2023

Abstract Reducing agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is key to achieve overall climate policy goals. Effective and efficient instruments are needed incentivize farmers' adoption of on‐farm change mitigation practices. We compare action‐ results‐based designs for GHG reduction in agriculture account heterogeneous behavioral characteristics such as individual farming preferences, reluctance social interactions. An agent‐based bio‐economic modeling approach used simulate total reduction, governmental spending farm‐level marginal abatement cost Swiss dairy beef cattle farms under both designs. find that associated with the compared depends on benefits considered measures well farmers. More precisely, if farmers reluctant change, additional incentives increase a win‐win measure. In case, targeting payment particular measure (action‐based design) instead paying uniform amount abated (results‐based can lower mitigation. Farm‐level reducing payments independent measures. Moreover, we preferences substantially hence potential farms.

Language: Английский

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When pesticide reduction objectives meet business as usual: Possible impacts on the crop sector in Latvia

Resources Environment and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 100145 - 100145

Published: Jan. 4, 2024

The European Union (EU) has set forth ambitious political objectives aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts of agriculture on climate, environment, and human health. Among measures which are expected to help reach goals, an important objective is significant reduction pesticide usage, as outlined in EU's "From Farm Fork" strategy. This study seeks assess potential financial implications use, focusing major crops cultivated Latvia. Scenario simulations have been conducted examine consequences usage intensity profitability, yields, consumption fertilisers. evaluation encompasses winter spring wheat, along with rapeseed, account for 80% total It assumed that farmers continue produce same crops, using their current level knowledge adjusting production technology reduced pesticides application rates. analysis leads conclusion order attain a use by 61% from 2021 (or 53% 2015-2017 level), rate needs be limited 0.78 kg ha −1 active substance conventionally produced wheat well addition area used these should 33% (replaced organic production). However, if market prices amount public support costs do not change, agricultural sector could severe – yearly farm profit analysed decrease 41% or EUR 130 mln.

Language: Английский

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Smart landscape diversification? Farmers' perspectives on how digital tools can facilitate (collective) agri-environmental action in Brandenburg, Germany

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 306, P. 111108 - 111108

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Modeling the implications of policy reforms on pesticide risk for Switzerland

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 928, P. 172436 - 172436

Published: April 15, 2024

Growing public awareness of the negative effects pesticides on environment, ecosystems, and human health has led governments to set targets for reducing pesticide risk. Switzerland introduced in 2023 two new policy measures reduce risk by 50 % 2027: (1) voluntary direct payment programs supporting pesticide-reduced pesticide-free but non-organic cropping systems most crops arable land, (2) restrictions harmful farmers managing under Swiss cross-compliance standards. This study aims develop a method assess national scale carry out an ex-ante impact assessment predict whether these policies can effectively risks Switzerland. Therefore, we crop-specific quantities scores into sample 1907 bio-economic farm optimization models. The models were used farmers' adoption decisions regarding from 2019 2030. By combining with agent-based modeling approach, assessed evolution pesticide-related at level. Simulations 2022 reflected observed monitored government. In surface waters semi-natural habitats, achieving target depends pyrethroids, class insecticides high-risk potential. Further, highlight significant uncertainty projecting potential habitats due about amounts pyrethroid different crops. results underline need comprehensive datasets use

Language: Английский

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Genetically engineered varieties and applied pesticide toxicity in U.S. maize and soybeans: Heterogeneous and evolving impacts

Ecological Economics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 107873 - 107873

Published: May 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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Diversity of pesticide use trajectories during agroecological transitions in vineyards: The case of the French DEPHY network

Agricultural Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 210, P. 103725 - 103725

Published: July 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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On the definition of pesticide-free crop production systems

Agricultural Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 214, P. 103844 - 103844

Published: Dec. 29, 2023

Pesticide-free but non-organic production systems have been recently introduced in public and private programs Europe. However, a key challenge is to define what 'pesticide-free' comprises means. This paper aims give insights critical reflections on the definition regulation of pesticide-free crop real-world programs. To this end, we review four examples European (i.e. from France, Germany Switzerland). Our analysis reveals several semantic regulatory inconsistencies potential confusion that exists around term production, i.e. find it far clear-cut are. For example, differ with respect which part management cycle regulated. Moreover, all offer various exceptions for pesticide use. Definitions regulations widely across case studies. participate governmental farmers one country different requirements than another. not match those vice versa. can be useful viable addition agricultural food systems. based here presented insights, formulate eight recommendations policy industry how clarify, align harmonize production.

Language: Английский

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