Navigating pesticide overuse in vegetable farming in Assam, India: a comprehensive analysis of underlying factors DOI
Abdullah Al Mamun, Kishor Goswami

International Journal of Vegetable Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

Pesticides are a critical aspect of contemporary agriculture and significant driver agricultural intensification productivity. However, the overuse chemical pesticides in activities continues to be concern worldwide. The study is based on qualitative quantitative approaches, using personal interviews with 390 vegetable farmers Assam, India. A total amount 2573 kg pesticide-active ingredients was applied by per season, it observed that 68% exceeded recommended pesticide usage, an average rate 0.88 season. According toxicity classification World Health Organization, about 16% active reported were highly hazardous, while 25% moderately hazardous. used binary logistic regression where factors like education level, Integrated Pest Management, cultivation separate plots for self-consumption reduced overuse. In contrast, farmers' experience health symptoms, information sources, access credit, off-farm income found promote This provides valuable insights policymakers design effective policies address problem developing countries general India particular.

Language: Английский

Analysis of the policies and constraints limiting the aquaponics industry in Portugal DOI
Fernando Mata, Dos Santos

Aquaculture Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40, P. 102572 - 102572

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Consumers’ Acceptance and Willingness to Pay for Olive Oil with Reduced Pesticide Use in EU Mediterranean Region: A Reference-Dependent Contingent Valuation Approach DOI Creative Commons
Noah Larvoe,

Yasmina Baba,

Zein Kallas

et al.

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101629 - 101629

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Disadvantages of the food beauty premium: new marketing communication for organic food DOI
Takumi Kato,

Wakako Yoshimura,

Yusuke Shinozaki

et al.

Journal of Consumer Marketing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Purpose Despite growing knowledge about its benefits, the organic food market ’ s expansion has been limited. A problem with ethical consumption is attitude–behavior gap. The simplest reason for this gap that in survey settings, social desirability bias elicits positive attitudes; whereas real ambiguity of direct benefits leads to negative behavior. By clinging excessive values a beauty premium, consumers abandon essential health favor apparent health, increasing product prices and contributing environmental degradation. Using food, study aims eliminate foods. Design/methodology/approach This uses randomized controlled trial – gold standard estimating causal effects treatments 1,500 individuals aged 20–70 years Japan. authors consider appealing aspects other than characteristics, such as considerations, focus on premiums. Findings above marketing communication significantly increased purchase intention. effect was more pronounced among younger people, men, those higher incomes who cook less frequently compared their counterparts. Health considerations had no intentions. Originality/value incorporated consumer regarding new communications address “beauty premium” resolve conventional concerning

Language: Английский

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A Case Study About the Perception of Food Safety in Consumers of Fresh Produce from Local and Small Farmers in the North of Portugal DOI Creative Commons
Ariana Macieira, Paula Teixeira

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Consumption of fruit and vegetables from small local producers has increased over the years, as a result benefits linked to this supply chain. As consumption increased, there also been rise in foodborne outbreaks associated with type market. Consumers are increasingly concerned about food they eat how it is produced. This market allows consumers access such information more easily directly, fostering closer connection between end consumers. But safety one their concerns? The aim study was understand what these think general relation A survey conducted North Portugal among fresh produce farmers assess awareness confidence products consume. Only 25% respondents admitted having little knowledge safety, 46.9% stated had good level knowledge, replied that knew lot it. An amount 50% said obtained through self-education 36.4% professional practice. Moreover, 76.7% did not believe posed risk health, 16.7% know whether hazardous or not. majority perceived have consume do pose health. Given on an individual basis, sufficient help them make informed purchasing decisions? question remains.

Language: Английский

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Navigating pesticide overuse in vegetable farming in Assam, India: a comprehensive analysis of underlying factors DOI
Abdullah Al Mamun, Kishor Goswami

International Journal of Vegetable Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

Pesticides are a critical aspect of contemporary agriculture and significant driver agricultural intensification productivity. However, the overuse chemical pesticides in activities continues to be concern worldwide. The study is based on qualitative quantitative approaches, using personal interviews with 390 vegetable farmers Assam, India. A total amount 2573 kg pesticide-active ingredients was applied by per season, it observed that 68% exceeded recommended pesticide usage, an average rate 0.88 season. According toxicity classification World Health Organization, about 16% active reported were highly hazardous, while 25% moderately hazardous. used binary logistic regression where factors like education level, Integrated Pest Management, cultivation separate plots for self-consumption reduced overuse. In contrast, farmers' experience health symptoms, information sources, access credit, off-farm income found promote This provides valuable insights policymakers design effective policies address problem developing countries general India particular.

Language: Английский

Citations

0