Farmers' perceptions of permanent grasslands and their intentions to adapt to climate change influence their resilience strategy DOI Creative Commons
Lucie Allart, Frédéric Joly, Vincent Oostvogels

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Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Climate change will increase average temperatures and the frequency intensity of summertime droughts; those shifts in turn affect forage production grassland-based livestock farms. Farmers accordingly likely have to implement adaptation strategies cope with effects climate change. We hypothesized that farmers' resilience would depend on (i) their intention adapt change, which partly results from previous risk exposure, (ii) how they perceive values disvalues multi-species permanent grasslands (PGs), (iii) both aforementioned factors vary according geographical context each farm. carried out 15 semi-structured interviews dairy cattle farmers French Massif Central; farms were distributed along a range climatic topographic conditions. used Model Proactive Private Adaptation Change analyze individual process adaptation, Integrated Nature Futures Framework perception PGs, text analysis identify strategies. Nine felt already adapted or had plan place new adaptations future. observed straightforward relationships between these PGs choice strategy; varied, however, northern Central southern uplands highlighted considered be central adaption Conversely, lowlands mostly referred PGs; based temporary crops. Three believed posed significant risk, but foresaw little room maneuver. Despite acknowledging individuals did not intend use The final three change; reasoning stemmed either mindset fatalism acknowledged desire retire soon. Extreme events such as drought 2003 human intergenerational transmission farm can facilitate inhibit change-related adaptation. It is important take into account socio-psychological environmental when analyzing transition more change-resilient systems.

Language: Английский

Productivity and Morphological Adaptation of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in Agrivoltaic Systems with Different Photovoltaic Technologies: A Case Study in Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru DOI Creative Commons
Wildor Gosgot Ángeles,

Dennis Martinez,

Miguel Ángel Barrena Gurbillón

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Agronomy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 529 - 529

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

The increasing demand for food and energy presents challenges agricultural sustainability, especially in regions with limited arable land. This study analyzed the productivity morphological adaptations of Phaseolus vulgaris L. agrivoltaic systems using monofacial, bifacial, semi-transparent photovoltaic technologies under high Andean climatic conditions Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru. evaluated varieties, Panamito Chaucha, were cultivated planting distances 25 cm 35 cm. variables included plant height, number trifoliate leaves, flowers, weight pods, grain weight, yield. experiment was designed plots a conventional system as control. Environmental parameters such photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), irradiance, precipitation, leaf moisture, soil ambient temperature monitored. Results showed that bifacial density most efficient, recording height 139.38 cm, an average 67.97 g, yield 700.5 kg/ha, significantly surpassing system. These findings shows potential to enhance production by efficiently utilizing solar land, providing innovative solution integrating agriculture generation, well scenarios land-use competition challenges.

Language: Английский

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Localized nutrient management practices enhance the environmental-economic sustainability in potato production of China DOI
Yifei Wu,

Mengyao Xu,

Xu Wang

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 379, P. 124822 - 124822

Published: March 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mitigation and adaptation in agriculture: effects of framing on farmers’ policy support and sustainable practices DOI Creative Commons
Andrea Byfuglien, Valborg Kvakkestad, Stefania Innocenti

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Climatic Change, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 178(4)

Published: March 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Agroecological and technological practices in European arable farming: Past uptake and expert visions for future development DOI Creative Commons
Yafei Li, Julian Helfenstein, Rebecca Swart

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Land Use Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 107553 - 107553

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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

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

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Motivational Determinants of Adoption of Tarpaulins and Hermetic Bags for Maize Drying and Storage in Rukwa and Katavi Regions, Tanzania DOI

Abbas Sanga,

Kim A. Kayunze, John Msinde

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African Journal of Empirical Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. 26 - 41

Published: April 5, 2025

This paper investigated the adoption of two key improved postharvest technologies—tarpaulins for drying and hermetic bags storage—among smallholder maize farmers in Rukwa Katavi regions, Tanzania - using comprehensive Diffusion Adoption Model. These technologies were disseminated study area, yet rate remained low. The objectives to: assess extent adoption; analyse motivational factors influencing evaluate how these affect likelihood adoption. A total 365 selected through proportionate stratified sampling during 2021/2022 agricultural season. Data collection involved structured questionnaires quantitative data focus group discussions informant interviews qualitative insights. analysis utilised thematic content bivariate probit regression STATA 17. Findings revealed that male significantly more likely to adopt tarpaulins (Coef = 1.132; p < 0.01), but less -2.668; 0.01). Older -0.146; whereas greater farming experience increased 0.112; 0.05). Higher income decreased tarpaulin use -0.351; 0.05) bag 0.774; Membership farmer groups 0.932; 0.01) access extension services 0.391; positively influenced Farmers facing credit limitations 0.601; Negative attitudes limited awareness reduced rates. highlighted influence gender, age, income, experience, social connections, on technology It recommends gender-inclusive training, financial support, strengthened services, market incentives promote interventions can reduce losses, increase incomes, enhancing food security among farmers.

Language: Английский

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Consequential life cycle assessment of pretreatment strategies for a microalgae-based wastewater treatment pilot unit in a circular livestock industry bioeconomy DOI
Anaid López-Sánchez,

Carlos Daniel García-López,

Gary Ossmar Lara-Topete

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Algal Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104041 - 104041

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Animal Board Invited Review: A Biocultural Perspective of Animal Farming Systems in Europe DOI Creative Commons
Claudia Heindorf, Brigitte Altmann, Elsa Varela

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animal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101515 - 101515

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Understanding the Behavioral Factors Influencing Farmers' Future Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Multi-Group Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Kassa Tarekegn, Marilena Gemtou,

Marcel Kornelis

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Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 145632 - 145632

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Conventional or organic cattle farming? Trade-offs between crop yield, livestock capacity, organic premiums, and government payments DOI Creative Commons
Rasmus Noss Bang, Bjørn Gunnar Hansen, Mario Guajardo

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Agricultural Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 218, P. 103991 - 103991

Published: May 9, 2024

An important question for farmers is whether to run their farm conventionally or organically. This choice can significantly affect the farm's financial performance and its impact on environment. The primary objective of this study compare profitability conventional organic cattle systems investigate how it associated with individual characteristics, like forage production capacity, quality, milk quota, animal housing relative presences. We employ a whole optimization model, customized Norwegian farming. goal model maximize gross margin by optimizing decisions related land usage inventory while adhering set constraints. systematically solve more than 200,000 instances, varying characteristics. results be distilled following key points: If good quality readily available, but livestock operation cannot expanded due quota restrictions, may outcompete Otherwise, maximized These findings emphasize crucial role capacity in relation available infrastructure when considering transition from Extensive sensitivity analyses affirm robustness these conclusions. Regional regulatory factors, such as government payments, also play significant role, influence optimal farming approach. Additionally, we show that increases price premiums markedly competitiveness farming, even system where payments make out part revenue. support informed about converting It used policymakers determine level required worthwhile different types farms convert. existing payment schemes give rise regional differences incentives Norway. To ensure equal across country, would have regionally adjusted, line other already dependent payments. insight interest stakeholders.

Language: Английский

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