Sustained farmer participation is fundamental to the success of soil conservation initiatives in erosion-prone mountainous agricultural regions.The Three Gorges Reservoir area of China,characterized by steep terrain,e...Sustained farmer participation is fundamental to the success of soil conservation initiatives in erosion-prone mountainous agricultural regions.The Three Gorges Reservoir area of China,characterized by steep terrain,ecological fragility,and a sensitive human-land interface,offers an instructive context for examining the drivers of farmer engagement in such programs.This study draws on two waves of repeated cross-sectional questionnaire surveys conducted in 2015 and 2022 to compare aggregate-level changes in farmers’attitudes,involvement,and conservation practices.A random forest model was employed to identify key determinants of participation.Over the study period,farmers’awareness of soil conservation,supportive attitudes,and perceived importance of the issue increased by 32.69%,8.03%,and 2.19%,respectively.The proportions of farmers exhibiting moderate and high participation levels rose by 21.16% and 23.12% in the 2022 sample relative to 2015.The most pronounced increase in participation(49.9%)occurred during the planning and design stages of conservation programs.Farmers demonstrated a growing willingness to adopt soil conservation measures,with behavioral uptake following a distinct sequence:reverse-slope tillage,crop rotation or intercropping,slope-to-terrace conversion,hedgerow planting,and contour tillage.The random forest model achieved strong predictive performance,with a test-set accuracy of 0.825,weighted precision of 0.838,weighted recall of 0.825,and weighted F1-score of 0.82.Results indicate that having benefited from conservation programs,awareness of soil conservation,support for program implementation,and perceived importance of soil conservation were the most influential factors associated with participation.Despite gains in perceived importance,substantial scope remains for enhancing engagement.Accordingly,strengthening extension and training efforts,while tailoring program design to local natural,social,and economic conditions,is essential for further progress.展开更多
Digital ecosystem embeddedness subverts the promotion mechanism of farmers’entrepreneurial performance;however,related research is scarce.This study constructed a theoretical mechanism model and applied a structural ...Digital ecosystem embeddedness subverts the promotion mechanism of farmers’entrepreneurial performance;however,related research is scarce.This study constructed a theoretical mechanism model and applied a structural equation model,regression analysis,and bootstrapping to explore the impact of digital ecosystem embeddedness on farmers’entrepreneurial performance,based on survey data from 592 farmer start-ups in South China and East China.The research finds that digital ecosystem embeddedness has a significant impact on social networks and farmers’entrepreneurial performance,with social networks acting as a mediator between digital ecosystem embeddedness and farmers’entrepreneurial performance.Social networks positively affect entrepreneurial learning and resource management,and entrepreneurial learning and resource management positively affect farmers’entrepreneurial performance.Both entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial resource management exert a mediating effect between social network and farmers’entrepreneurial performance,respectively.Digitalization capability exerts a moderating effect between digital ecosystem embeddedness and social networks.The results show that the promotion mechanism of digital ecosystem embeddedness on farmers’entrepreneurial performance constructs a new cognitive and resource space for entrepreneurs by rebuilding social networks to provide a combination of continuous learning support and efficient resource aggregation.This study enriches our understanding of the effect of digital ecosystem embeddedness on farmers’entrepreneurial performance by depicting an integrated mechanism for entrepreneurial performance promotion in a digital context.It also provides practical guidance for farming start-ups to develop sustainable entrepreneurial advantages in a digital context.展开更多
As a vital component of the forestry economy,the enhancement and development of tea-related socialized services contribute significantly to the diversification of forestry-based economic activities.This study establis...As a vital component of the forestry economy,the enhancement and development of tea-related socialized services contribute significantly to the diversification of forestry-based economic activities.This study established a theoretical framework to examine the multidimensional effects of tea farmer adoption of such services.These findings indicate that the household head age,health,number of family agricultural laborers,productive tea garden area,government technical training,green production demonstration zone and engagement in cooperatives have significant positive impacts on the adoption of socialized services,whereas factors such as tea garden slope,government penalties and family social status exert inhibitory effects.Also,the determinants influencing adoption vary across different service links.Adoption of socialized services by tea farmers also demonstrates multiple beneficial outcomes,including the inhibition of land outflow,increase the quantity of green technology adoption,higher income levels,and enhance subjective well-being(SWB),with the magnitude of these effects differing across various production links.Additionally,the impact of adopting socialized services varies between individual groups and village groups,particularly in terms of household income,land transfer and green technology adoption.Finally,the adoption of socialized services influences tea farmer SWB through pathways involving total income,tea income,green technology adoption,and leisure time.展开更多
Many policymakers have recognized rural digitalization as an emerging strategy to improve farmers’well-being.However,in the context of China,whether digital village construction is an effective and long-term way to a...Many policymakers have recognized rural digitalization as an emerging strategy to improve farmers’well-being.However,in the context of China,whether digital village construction is an effective and long-term way to achieve farmers’common prosperity has not been thoroughly explored.This study aims to construct a theoretical analysis framework for the impact of digital village construction on farmers’common prosperity and provide new empirical evidence from dynamic and spatial perspectives.The results indicated that China’s digital village construction effectively promoted the farmers’common prosperity,and agricultural productive service and agricultural science and technology innovation are significant mediating mechanisms.However,it is not yet long-term,as the marginal effect of digital village construction is diminishing.The spatial spillover effect of digital village construction is also more obvious than its direct effect.Digital village construction consistently plays a stronger enabling role in the western region and provinces with better conditions for agriculture.The results suggest that digital village construction in China can effectively reduce regional disparities.But establishing a long-term driving mechanism for digital village construction on farmers’common prosperity is another novel and pressing task that requires urgent attention.展开更多
To reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in rural areas,it is crucial to explore the impact of labor mobility on the sustainable livelihoods in mountainous regions.Here,based on a questionnaire survey of ...To reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in rural areas,it is crucial to explore the impact of labor mobility on the sustainable livelihoods in mountainous regions.Here,based on a questionnaire survey of farmers and in-depth interview data in the area of the Qinling-Daba Mountains of China in 2021,we analyzed the characteristics of labor mobility,with livelihood capital as the entry point,discussed the impact of labor mobility on farmers’sustainable livelihood using propensity score matching(PSM).The res-ults showed that labor mobility was common in the Qinling-Daba Mountains area,with some form of labor mobility in 61.97%of households.The majority of households had only male mobility,and labor mobility tended to be small in scale,low in frequency,yet permanent and over long distances.Labor mobility had a significantly positive impact on farmers in mountainous regions,increasing the livelihood sustainability of rural households by 7.83%.However,the impact of labor mobility on different livelihood capital was differ-ent,which had the greatest improvement on financial capital,followed by social capital,although it weakened natural capital to some extent.Except for high-frequency mobility,the comprehensive impact of other types of labor mobility was positive.Among them,medi-um-scale mobility,seasonal mobility,inter-provincial mobility,and low-frequency mobility had more pronounced positive effects on farmers’sustainable livelihoods.Our study provided a reference to guide policy on rural migration,with the aim of providing support for the sustainable development of mountainous villages.展开更多
Based on micro-survey data from 894 farmers in Sichuan Province,this study employs the Ordinary Least Squares(OLS),Two-Stage Least Squares(2SLS),mediating effect,and moderating effect models to comprehensively analyze...Based on micro-survey data from 894 farmers in Sichuan Province,this study employs the Ordinary Least Squares(OLS),Two-Stage Least Squares(2SLS),mediating effect,and moderating effect models to comprehensively analyze the mechanisms and effects of digital literacy in empowering farmers’common prosperity.Endogeneity and robustness are addressed using the Sobel test,the Bootstrap,and moderating effect plots.The findings indicate that first,after controlling for variables such as age,gender,and planting years,digital literacy significantly and positively influences the common prosperity of farmers at the 5%level;second,enhanced digital literacy promotes higher levels of technology adoption and information accumulation among farmers,thereby increasing the probability of achieving common prosperity.The mediating effects of technology adoption and information sharing account for 21.10%and 33.94%of the total effect,respectively;and third,the information environment and financial empowerment play positive moderation roles in the effect of digital literacy on farmers’common prosperity,with the moderation effects significant at the 1%and 10%levels,respectively.Therefore,we recommend policies that enhance the access of farmers to digital literacy training,strengthen rural digital infrastructure,establish integrated rural information-sharing platforms,and create an enabling environment for the adoption of digital technologies.展开更多
Climate change-related environmental disruption is harming cocoa trees,increasing the cost of chocolate,and hindering global efforts in cocoa production to achieve sustainable development goals for food and nutrition ...Climate change-related environmental disruption is harming cocoa trees,increasing the cost of chocolate,and hindering global efforts in cocoa production to achieve sustainable development goals for food and nutrition security.There is a knowledge gap in the literature on the factors influencing the adoption of climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder cocoa farmers in Nigeria.Hence,this research aims to identify the factors influencing microscale adaptation to climate change among cocoa farmers in Oyo State,Nigeria,with the goal of promoting the broader adoption of adaptation strategies for sustainable cocoa production.A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select the respondents.Oyo State was divided into four zones,each containing eight blocks and eight cells.The Ibadan/Ibarapa zone was purposively selected due to the high level of farmers'involvement in cocoa production.Three blocks and two cells were randomly selected,resulting in six cells.Each cell contained at least 138 cocoa farmers.There are 1,204 registered cocoa farmers in the selected cells,from which 10%(120 farmers)were randomly selected for the interviews.The interviews focused on factors affecting coping mechanisms for climate change.The statistical tools used for data analysis were both descriptive and inferential.Coping mechanisms for climate change included anticipatory,reactive,or proactive measures.Common coping mechanisms used were frequent rehabilitation of old plants(52.5%),the use of minimum soil tillage for raising seedlings(68.3%),and changing cropping patterns(65.8%).Lack of technical know-how(p<0.05;β=−0.15),access to information(p<0.05;β=0.21),and access to capital(p<0.05;β=0.31)significantly influenced micro-scale adaptation to climate change.Supporting the implementation of micro-scale adaptations,such as cocoa rehabilitation programmes with significant incentives(e.g.,seedlings),can reduce vulnerability to climate-related hazards and improve farmers'overall resilience.展开更多
Continuously broadening the channels for farmers’income growth and effectively narrowing the urban-rural income gap is the central task in the new development stage to comprehensively promote rural revitalization and...Continuously broadening the channels for farmers’income growth and effectively narrowing the urban-rural income gap is the central task in the new development stage to comprehensively promote rural revitalization and achieve the common prosperity of farmers and rural areas.The promotion of rural e-commerce and the enhancement of farmers’digital skills provide potential for this endeavor.Taking Zhejiang province,a demonstration area for common prosperity,as the research object,this study collected 1,119 valid questionnaires through field surveys.Based on the reconstruction of a comprehensive evaluation index for farmers’digital skills using principal component analysis,this paper further investigates the relationship between the level of farmers’digital skills and their income by employing the CRITIC weighting method,mediating mechanism testing,and grouped regression analysis.The research finds that improving digital skills can significantly enhance farmers’income levels,with the income growth effect being more pronounced among older groups with lower educational levels and limited digital skills.Digital skills not only directly promote farmers’income growth but also indirectly further enhance their income level by increasing their use of rural e-commerce,and thus the use of rural e-commerce serves as a significant mediating variable in the relationship between digital skills and farmers’income growth.These conclusions remain valid after a series of robustness tests,including endogeneity tests,the replacement of weight designs for digital skills,and the exclusion of outlier samples.Finally,the paper proposes policy recommendations such as offering more digital skills and e-commerce training,encouraging the return of new rural elites to promote regional clusters of rural e-commerce,and providing targeted policy support for the development of rural e-commerce.展开更多
The development of digital villages and the expansion of farmers’consumption are important measures for expanding domestic demand and enhancing rural productive forces.Based on provincial panel data from China spanni...The development of digital villages and the expansion of farmers’consumption are important measures for expanding domestic demand and enhancing rural productive forces.Based on provincial panel data from China spanning 2010 to 2022,this paper establishes an evaluation indicator system for the development of digital villages,and empirically examines the impact of the development of digital villages on farmers’consumption growth,as well as its mechanisms,and spatial spillover effects.The results indicate that digital village development significantly promotes growth in the consumption of farmers,with the effects being more pronounced in the central and western regions.Mechanism analysis reveals that digital village development has a significant income-increasing effect and it improves the convenience of payments,both of which serve as important channels for promoting farmers’consumption growth.Further analysis demonstrates the significant spatial spillover effects of digital village development on farmers’consumption growth.Specifically,farmers’consumption growth is not only directly influenced by local digital village development and the demonstration effect of consumption growth in neighboring regions,but it is also indirectly influenced by the digital village development of nearby areas.Therefore,the promotion of digital village development,tailored to local conditions,the broadening of channels for increasing farmers’income,the strengthening of digital inclusive finance,and the rational leveraging of the spatial spillover effects of digital village development can further unleash the potential of farmers’consumption.展开更多
Smallholder fruit crop farmers in South Africa's rural areas face significant economic and food security challenges due to postharvest losses(PHLs).Fruits are more susceptible to PHL,which occurs at various stages...Smallholder fruit crop farmers in South Africa's rural areas face significant economic and food security challenges due to postharvest losses(PHLs).Fruits are more susceptible to PHL,which occurs at various stages,including harvesting,handling,transportation,storage,and marketing.Reducing PHL is crucial for promoting circular agriculture principles,which aim to minimize waste,optimize resource use,and promote regenerative practices.By reducing PHL,smallholder farmers can retain more value from their produce,reduce waste,and contribute to more sustainable and efficient food systems.This study investigated the PHL faced by smallholder fruit crop farmers(FCFs)in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province,South Africa.Data were collected from a random sample of 224 smallholder FCFs through a structured questionnaire and analyzed via descriptive statistical analytical tools.The results of the data analysis revealed that 63.9%of the participants were male,whereas 36.1%were female.The educational levels attained by the farmers are relatively high,as 48.7%of them have completed secondary education,with agriculture being the primary income source for 84.4%of them.The findings also indicate fruit crop production diversity among farmers,with 95.5%of them owning land,thus providing security and stability for long-term investments.Additionally,more than half of the farmers experienced postharvest losses,and the main causes identified included inadequate storage conditions,mechanical damage during transportation,excessive transpiration,and improper handling practices.Some of the measures employed to minimize postharvest losses include cleaning and disinfecting,sorting and grading,among others.The study concluded that improving access to storage facilities,packhouses,credit,and markets;enhancing information dissemination;and promoting effective postharvest management practices are crucial for reducing postharvest losses,and enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.展开更多
Agricultural insurance plays a key role in promoting the coordinated development of green agriculture and farmers’income growth,which is crucial for China’s high-quality agricultural development.Using the coupling c...Agricultural insurance plays a key role in promoting the coordinated development of green agriculture and farmers’income growth,which is crucial for China’s high-quality agricultural development.Using the coupling coordination degree model,this study empirically demonstrates that the development of agricultural insurance significantly promotes the coordinated development of green agriculture and farmers’income growth once a certain threshold is exceeded.This effect is more pronounced in the major grain-producing regions and the central provinces.Expanding the scale of agricultural production and increasing investment in agricultural technology are the key mechanisms through which agricultural insurance supports the dual goals of green agriculture and income growth in China.In conclusion,this study proposes several policy recommendations,which include increasing investment in agricultural insurance infrastructure,strengthening the policy guidance for agricultural insurance,and designing differentiated agricultural insurance policies.展开更多
As China enters a new stage of agricultural modernization,understanding how rural e-commerce can address the multidimensional relative poverty of farmers is of significant research importance.This research utilized da...As China enters a new stage of agricultural modernization,understanding how rural e-commerce can address the multidimensional relative poverty of farmers is of significant research importance.This research utilized data from China Household Finance Survey(CHFS)and China Statistical Yearbook to construct a multi-dimensional relative poverty index system and an evaluation index system for rural e-commerce development.A fixed-effect model was employed to test the direct impact,and an intermediary-effect model was used to analyze the mechanism.The study found that rural e-commerce effectively alleviated multidimensional relative poverty among farmers,with varying effects across different dimensions.Notably,improving digital payment levels and non-agricultural employment were effective means by which rural e-commerce mitigated this poverty.However,the impact of rural e-commerce showed regional heterogeneity.Based on these findings,this research offered a series of countermeasures and suggestions.展开更多
Burundi faces major agricultural constraints, including land fragmentation, soil erosion, limited access to inputs, inadequate infrastructure and demographic pressures that exacerbate food insecurity. In order to addr...Burundi faces major agricultural constraints, including land fragmentation, soil erosion, limited access to inputs, inadequate infrastructure and demographic pressures that exacerbate food insecurity. In order to address the multiple challenges faced by farmers in rural areas, a study on improving agricultural productivity and food security in Burundi through optimized land use and diversified farming practices in agroforestry systems has been carried out. The study area is the communes of Giheta and Rutegama, all located in Burundi’s humid plateau livelihood zone, and involved 164 households grouped in coffee growing cooperatives supervised by the cooperative consortium COCOCA. The study uses a mathematical programming model to determine optimal crop selection based on factors such as production costs, yields and market demand. The findings of the study revealed significant insights into the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the sampled population. Notably, 98.8% of respondents were engaged in agriculture, confirming the predominantly agricultural nature of Burundi. The results indicated that maize is the most important crop, occupying 33.9% of the average total cultivated area, followed by cassava at 26.5% and bananas at 19.4%. Together, these three crops accounted for a substantial portion of the total cultivated area, highlighting their significance in local agriculture. Beans and potatoes also play a role, occupying 14.4% and smaller areas, respectively. In terms of profitability, the study provides a detailed analysis of profit margins by crop. Bananas emerges as the most profitable crop, with a profit margin of 97.3%, followed closely by cassava at 96.1% and rice at 90.5%. These crops not only offered substantial yields relative to their production costs but also benefited from strong market demand. Other crops, such as beans (71.3%), coffee (70.3%), and vegetables (54.5%), also demonstrated considerable profitability, although they occupied smaller cultivated areas. Conversely, crops like pigeon peas (4.1%), potatoes (7.6%), and sweet potatoes (7.6%) exhibited the lowest profit margins, which may discourage farmers from investing in them unless other incentives, such as ecological benefits or local consumption needs, are present. Regarding the results, we therefore recommend to promote policies supporting agroforestry, improve market access and develop infrastructure to exploit these benefits.展开更多
This study examines the socio-economic profile of livestock farmers in coastal Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 43 people were interviewed using well-structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using de...This study examines the socio-economic profile of livestock farmers in coastal Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 43 people were interviewed using well-structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive methods. The results showed that local Lagoon breeders are divided into two zones: southwest and southeast. Breeders in the south-western region are generally located in two sub-prefectures of the Tabou Department (Grabo and Oulodio). Tabou’s department alone accounts for 42% of the Lagoon breed in Côte d’Ivoire. Agriculture in this area is traditionally sedentary, practiced for social reasons. On the other hand, the south-eastern zone, located in the departments of Aboisso, Adzopé, Agboville, Grand-Lahou, Jacqueville, Abidjan, Dabou and Sikensi, represents 58% of the Lagoon breeding area in Côte d’Ivoire. This second group is characterised by improved breeding. Most of the farmers interviewed in this zone breed for economic reasons. However, the risk of cross-breeding, which already affects the local Lagoon breed, could be increased by the presence of other species such as the Zebu and Ndamas, or even the Baoulé, in this south-eastern herd.展开更多
This study was designed to determine factors that influence market performance of avocado fruits among smallholder farmers in Mbeya and Songwe regions. A cross section research design entailing 209 farmers from five (...This study was designed to determine factors that influence market performance of avocado fruits among smallholder farmers in Mbeya and Songwe regions. A cross section research design entailing 209 farmers from five (5) districts of two (2) regions and 15 key informants;5 local service providers (LSP), 5 traders/brokers and 5 district extension officers (DEO) were involved in the study. Random selection procedures were used to select avocado producers and purposive selection procedures were used to select key informants. The study employed survey questionnaires to collect data from avocado farmers and structured interview to collect data from key informants. Collected data were analyzed with an aid of descriptive statistics and linear regression model was used to determine significant factors that determine market prices of avocado fruits among smallholder farmers. The demographic characteristics of avocado farmers showed that;61.2% of farmers had age between 36 to 59 years old, 84.7% were married, 74.6% had primary education level, average number of 5 members of the family, average 4.3 acres of owned land and 1.8 acres planted with avocado. Moreover, findings showed that 90.9% grew improved avocado varieties. Farm gate (88.5%) was the major market outlet chosen by avocado farmers. Local merchants and processors were the major buyers of the produced avocado. Results from linear regression analysis showed that variety grown (P P P P < 0.05) were factors that statistically influenced market prices for avocado fruits. The study concluded that despite the remarkable contributions to livelihood of the farmers yet, it is highly fragile on market prices. Therefore, the study recommends the need to establish market systems that will govern avocado fruits marketing for sustainability of the sub-sector.展开更多
In the information age,the movement of livelihood factors between urban and rural areas,particularly involving farmers in rural tourism destinations,has stimulated the spatial revitalization and functional renewal of ...In the information age,the movement of livelihood factors between urban and rural areas,particularly involving farmers in rural tourism destinations,has stimulated the spatial revitalization and functional renewal of these destinations,thereby facilitating the advancement of rural revitalization.The examination of livelihood strategy selection among farmers in rural tourist destinations during the information age is a critical scientific inquiry for the sustainable development of rural tourism.This research holds substantial significance for enhancing the livelihood capabilities of farmers and contributing to the revitalization of rural industries.This study utilizes Xijiang Miao Village as a case study to conduct an in-depth analysis of farmers’livelihood strategy selection through the application of the entropy evaluation method and the binary logistic regression model.The findings indicate that the robust development of rural tourism has led to significant alterations in the original composition of livelihood capital in tourist destinations.Currently,four distinct types of livelihoods have been identified:agricultural-based,migrantwork-oriented,tourism-specialized,and tourism-supplemented.Due to the uneven distribution of livelihood capital,the predominant livelihood modes for farmers in rural tourism destinations remain the agricultural-based and tourism-supplemented types.Human capital and economic capital are the primary factors influencing the strategic choices made by farmers.In this context,a livelihood selection strategy for farmers in rural tourist destinations,specifically in Xijiang Miao Village,is proposed,taking into account the background of rural informatization.展开更多
Diversity in the biophysical and socio-economic attributes of agricultural systems makes them uniquely niche based. Farmers are expert in local biophysical and socio-economic situations and can contribute in developin...Diversity in the biophysical and socio-economic attributes of agricultural systems makes them uniquely niche based. Farmers are expert in local biophysical and socio-economic situations and can contribute in developing pragmatic indicators of agro-environmental development. During evaluation of an agricultural research project in Yunnan, China, local farmers were capable of evaluating the effects of modified technologies on existing cropping systems and discussed their attitudes to the interventions using their own indicators. Farmers' response can be grouped into seven major aspects: i) effects on income, ii) effects on production resources, iii) effects on crop management, iv) existing local knowledge about the technology, v) availability of inputs, vi) access to information, and vii) socio-economic conditions of farming households. Farmers concluded that environmental conditions in the experimental catchment in comparison to an adjacent untreated catchment were better in terms of soil and water losses, vegetation cover and natural resources, infrastructures and catchment management, use of environmentally-friendly technologies, and crop productivity. Success in soil and water conservation programmes depends on the efforts of the farmers and other local users and their greater involvement helps to identify more pragmatic indicators. Furthermore, it increases ownership of the programme, enhances interactions with the project scientists, increases farmers' awareness of ago-environmental problems and their possible consequences. These development will enable scientists to develop better targeted interventions and increase the likelihood of adoption of tested technologies by local communities. The use of paired adjacent catchments improved evaluation activities and is proposed as good practice for future catchment improvement programmes.展开更多
Background:Female fish farmers in coastal Bangladesh face significant reproductive health(RH)challenges due to occupational,nutritional,and sociocultural factors.However,their health burdens have been largely overlook...Background:Female fish farmers in coastal Bangladesh face significant reproductive health(RH)challenges due to occupational,nutritional,and sociocultural factors.However,their health burdens have been largely overlooked in labor and health policies.Objectives:This study aims to investigate the prevalence,severity,determinants,and emotional and relationship consequences of RH morbidities among female fish farmers in Shyamnagar,Satkhira,Bangladesh.Methods:A cross-sectional survey with structured questionnaires was conducted among 297 female fish farmers.Data were supplemented by rural appraisal activities.Descriptive statistics,chi-square tests,Poisson regression,and Structural Equation Modeling were used for analysis.Results:The study found that 59.60%(177/297)of participants suffered from moderate to severe uterine issues,remarkably menstrual irregularities(92.65%,164/177),backache(59.32%,105/177),pelvic and fatigue pain(42.37%,75/177),anemia(28.24%,50/177),with the"21-30"year age group bearing a higher physiological burden with greater relational and emotional disruptions than“31-40”year age group,and“41-50”year age group women.High exposure to occupational chemicals(81.82%,243/297)and lack of personal protective equipment(93.94%,279/297)were key contributors.Access to formal healthcare is limited due to financial hardships(85.86%,255/297),social stigma(51.52%,153/297),and inadequate health services(46.47%,138/297).Structural Equation Modeling results also revealed significant associations among RH morbidities,emotional distress,social isolation,and diminishing well-being.Conclusion:The study highlights the urgent need for integrated health policies addressing reproductive care,occupational safety,and mental health support for female fish farmers in coastal Bangladesh.Addressing these issues will improve their health,well-being,and resilience.展开更多
This study aimed to examine the influence of farmer characteristics and extension services on the sustainability of seaweed cultivation in three districts of Polewali Mandar Regency,West Sulawesi,namely Polewali,Binua...This study aimed to examine the influence of farmer characteristics and extension services on the sustainability of seaweed cultivation in three districts of Polewali Mandar Regency,West Sulawesi,namely Polewali,Binuang,and Wonomulyo.A total of 267 seaweed farmers were surveyed using a questionnaire,and the data were analyzed through multiple linear regression.Informed consent was obtained in writing from all participants before data collection.The results showed that farmer characteristics and extension services had a positive and significant effect on seaweed farming sustainability.These findings highlight the importance of strengthening both human capital and institutional support.Key farmer characteristics,such as education level,farming experience,motivation,and openness to innovation,play a vital role in sustaining seaweed businesses.Enhancing these competencies through training,formal and non-formal education,and capacity-building programs will improve farmers’ability to adopt sustainable practices,adapt to environmental changes,and increase productivity.Similarly,the significant role of extension services demonstrates the need for continuous technical assistance,knowledge transfer,and institutional backing.Improving extension systems by deploying more qualified field officers,conducting regular farm visits,and tailoring content to local contexts can bridge the gap between innovation and practice.Participatory extension models that engage farmers directly can further promote peer learning and community cohesion.At the policy level,this study supports integrating farmer capacity development and extension strengthening into regional agricultural and fisheries strategies to ensure long-term sustainability of seaweed farming.展开更多
Sustainable feeding of the growing population in China without ecological destabilization is a grand challenge. In this populous country where agriculture is dominated by smallholder farming, developing innovative tec...Sustainable feeding of the growing population in China without ecological destabilization is a grand challenge. In this populous country where agriculture is dominated by smallholder farming, developing innovative technology and translating scientific knowledge into action for smallholder farmers is a crucial step in addressing this challenge. Here, we present a novel approach for technology innovation and dissemination to achieve sustainable intensification in the fields of smallholder farmers. The Science and Technology Backyard(STB) is a hub in a rural area that links knowledge with practices to promote technology innovation and exchange. In this study, the framework and functions of STB are introduced, and the key implications for sustainable intensification across millions of smallholder farmers are explicitly stated:(i) develop innovative technology based on stated demands of farmers;(ii) disseminate technology by innovative social service models though combined top-down approaches with bottom-up measures to enable smallholders in rural areas. This paper provides a perspective on transformation of small-scale agriculture toward sustainable intensification in China and useful knowledge applicable to other developing countries.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Research Program of Humanities and Social Science of the Ministry of Education(21YJAZH093)。
摘要Sustained farmer participation is fundamental to the success of soil conservation initiatives in erosion-prone mountainous agricultural regions.The Three Gorges Reservoir area of China,characterized by steep terrain,ecological fragility,and a sensitive human-land interface,offers an instructive context for examining the drivers of farmer engagement in such programs.This study draws on two waves of repeated cross-sectional questionnaire surveys conducted in 2015 and 2022 to compare aggregate-level changes in farmers’attitudes,involvement,and conservation practices.A random forest model was employed to identify key determinants of participation.Over the study period,farmers’awareness of soil conservation,supportive attitudes,and perceived importance of the issue increased by 32.69%,8.03%,and 2.19%,respectively.The proportions of farmers exhibiting moderate and high participation levels rose by 21.16% and 23.12% in the 2022 sample relative to 2015.The most pronounced increase in participation(49.9%)occurred during the planning and design stages of conservation programs.Farmers demonstrated a growing willingness to adopt soil conservation measures,with behavioral uptake following a distinct sequence:reverse-slope tillage,crop rotation or intercropping,slope-to-terrace conversion,hedgerow planting,and contour tillage.The random forest model achieved strong predictive performance,with a test-set accuracy of 0.825,weighted precision of 0.838,weighted recall of 0.825,and weighted F1-score of 0.82.Results indicate that having benefited from conservation programs,awareness of soil conservation,support for program implementation,and perceived importance of soil conservation were the most influential factors associated with participation.Despite gains in perceived importance,substantial scope remains for enhancing engagement.Accordingly,strengthening extension and training efforts,while tailoring program design to local natural,social,and economic conditions,is essential for further progress.
基金the National Pre-Research Foundation of Suzhou City University(Grant No.2023SGY006)Philosophy and Social Science Fund of Higher Education Department in Jiangsu Province(Grant No.2024SJYB1073)to provide fund for conducting research.
摘要Digital ecosystem embeddedness subverts the promotion mechanism of farmers’entrepreneurial performance;however,related research is scarce.This study constructed a theoretical mechanism model and applied a structural equation model,regression analysis,and bootstrapping to explore the impact of digital ecosystem embeddedness on farmers’entrepreneurial performance,based on survey data from 592 farmer start-ups in South China and East China.The research finds that digital ecosystem embeddedness has a significant impact on social networks and farmers’entrepreneurial performance,with social networks acting as a mediator between digital ecosystem embeddedness and farmers’entrepreneurial performance.Social networks positively affect entrepreneurial learning and resource management,and entrepreneurial learning and resource management positively affect farmers’entrepreneurial performance.Both entrepreneurial learning and entrepreneurial resource management exert a mediating effect between social network and farmers’entrepreneurial performance,respectively.Digitalization capability exerts a moderating effect between digital ecosystem embeddedness and social networks.The results show that the promotion mechanism of digital ecosystem embeddedness on farmers’entrepreneurial performance constructs a new cognitive and resource space for entrepreneurs by rebuilding social networks to provide a combination of continuous learning support and efficient resource aggregation.This study enriches our understanding of the effect of digital ecosystem embeddedness on farmers’entrepreneurial performance by depicting an integrated mechanism for entrepreneurial performance promotion in a digital context.It also provides practical guidance for farming start-ups to develop sustainable entrepreneurial advantages in a digital context.
基金supported by the Youth Fund of Humanities and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education,China(22YJC790057)the Scientific Research Project of Ningxia Higher Education Institutions,China(NYG2024048)+2 种基金the Ningxia Youth Support Project for Philosophy and Social Sciences,China(23DLQTZS002)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Ningxia,China(No.2024AAC03077)Ningxia University Communist Youth League 2025 Research Project,China.
摘要As a vital component of the forestry economy,the enhancement and development of tea-related socialized services contribute significantly to the diversification of forestry-based economic activities.This study established a theoretical framework to examine the multidimensional effects of tea farmer adoption of such services.These findings indicate that the household head age,health,number of family agricultural laborers,productive tea garden area,government technical training,green production demonstration zone and engagement in cooperatives have significant positive impacts on the adoption of socialized services,whereas factors such as tea garden slope,government penalties and family social status exert inhibitory effects.Also,the determinants influencing adoption vary across different service links.Adoption of socialized services by tea farmers also demonstrates multiple beneficial outcomes,including the inhibition of land outflow,increase the quantity of green technology adoption,higher income levels,and enhance subjective well-being(SWB),with the magnitude of these effects differing across various production links.Additionally,the impact of adopting socialized services varies between individual groups and village groups,particularly in terms of household income,land transfer and green technology adoption.Finally,the adoption of socialized services influences tea farmer SWB through pathways involving total income,tea income,green technology adoption,and leisure time.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42171206,42071159),Regular Research Projects of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center of Zhejiang Province in 2025(No.25CCG32),Regularly Project of Social Science Research in Linping District,Hangzhou(No.Lpsk25C05),Xuezhi Professor Team at the College of Applied Arts and Science of Beijing Union University(No.BUUCAS-XZJSTD-2024004),Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Program for College Students(No.2024R408B065,2024R408A072)。
摘要Many policymakers have recognized rural digitalization as an emerging strategy to improve farmers’well-being.However,in the context of China,whether digital village construction is an effective and long-term way to achieve farmers’common prosperity has not been thoroughly explored.This study aims to construct a theoretical analysis framework for the impact of digital village construction on farmers’common prosperity and provide new empirical evidence from dynamic and spatial perspectives.The results indicated that China’s digital village construction effectively promoted the farmers’common prosperity,and agricultural productive service and agricultural science and technology innovation are significant mediating mechanisms.However,it is not yet long-term,as the marginal effect of digital village construction is diminishing.The spatial spillover effect of digital village construction is also more obvious than its direct effect.Digital village construction consistently plays a stronger enabling role in the western region and provinces with better conditions for agriculture.The results suggest that digital village construction in China can effectively reduce regional disparities.But establishing a long-term driving mechanism for digital village construction on farmers’common prosperity is another novel and pressing task that requires urgent attention.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42371313,41971268)。
摘要To reduce poverty and promote sustainable development in rural areas,it is crucial to explore the impact of labor mobility on the sustainable livelihoods in mountainous regions.Here,based on a questionnaire survey of farmers and in-depth interview data in the area of the Qinling-Daba Mountains of China in 2021,we analyzed the characteristics of labor mobility,with livelihood capital as the entry point,discussed the impact of labor mobility on farmers’sustainable livelihood using propensity score matching(PSM).The res-ults showed that labor mobility was common in the Qinling-Daba Mountains area,with some form of labor mobility in 61.97%of households.The majority of households had only male mobility,and labor mobility tended to be small in scale,low in frequency,yet permanent and over long distances.Labor mobility had a significantly positive impact on farmers in mountainous regions,increasing the livelihood sustainability of rural households by 7.83%.However,the impact of labor mobility on different livelihood capital was differ-ent,which had the greatest improvement on financial capital,followed by social capital,although it weakened natural capital to some extent.Except for high-frequency mobility,the comprehensive impact of other types of labor mobility was positive.Among them,medi-um-scale mobility,seasonal mobility,inter-provincial mobility,and low-frequency mobility had more pronounced positive effects on farmers’sustainable livelihoods.Our study provided a reference to guide policy on rural migration,with the aim of providing support for the sustainable development of mountainous villages.
基金a phased achievement of“Research on the Digital Transformation Mechanism and Policies of the Agricultural Industry in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle”(Ref.:24YBCY03),a project funded by the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences。
摘要Based on micro-survey data from 894 farmers in Sichuan Province,this study employs the Ordinary Least Squares(OLS),Two-Stage Least Squares(2SLS),mediating effect,and moderating effect models to comprehensively analyze the mechanisms and effects of digital literacy in empowering farmers’common prosperity.Endogeneity and robustness are addressed using the Sobel test,the Bootstrap,and moderating effect plots.The findings indicate that first,after controlling for variables such as age,gender,and planting years,digital literacy significantly and positively influences the common prosperity of farmers at the 5%level;second,enhanced digital literacy promotes higher levels of technology adoption and information accumulation among farmers,thereby increasing the probability of achieving common prosperity.The mediating effects of technology adoption and information sharing account for 21.10%and 33.94%of the total effect,respectively;and third,the information environment and financial empowerment play positive moderation roles in the effect of digital literacy on farmers’common prosperity,with the moderation effects significant at the 1%and 10%levels,respectively.Therefore,we recommend policies that enhance the access of farmers to digital literacy training,strengthen rural digital infrastructure,establish integrated rural information-sharing platforms,and create an enabling environment for the adoption of digital technologies.
摘要Climate change-related environmental disruption is harming cocoa trees,increasing the cost of chocolate,and hindering global efforts in cocoa production to achieve sustainable development goals for food and nutrition security.There is a knowledge gap in the literature on the factors influencing the adoption of climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder cocoa farmers in Nigeria.Hence,this research aims to identify the factors influencing microscale adaptation to climate change among cocoa farmers in Oyo State,Nigeria,with the goal of promoting the broader adoption of adaptation strategies for sustainable cocoa production.A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select the respondents.Oyo State was divided into four zones,each containing eight blocks and eight cells.The Ibadan/Ibarapa zone was purposively selected due to the high level of farmers'involvement in cocoa production.Three blocks and two cells were randomly selected,resulting in six cells.Each cell contained at least 138 cocoa farmers.There are 1,204 registered cocoa farmers in the selected cells,from which 10%(120 farmers)were randomly selected for the interviews.The interviews focused on factors affecting coping mechanisms for climate change.The statistical tools used for data analysis were both descriptive and inferential.Coping mechanisms for climate change included anticipatory,reactive,or proactive measures.Common coping mechanisms used were frequent rehabilitation of old plants(52.5%),the use of minimum soil tillage for raising seedlings(68.3%),and changing cropping patterns(65.8%).Lack of technical know-how(p<0.05;β=−0.15),access to information(p<0.05;β=0.21),and access to capital(p<0.05;β=0.31)significantly influenced micro-scale adaptation to climate change.Supporting the implementation of micro-scale adaptations,such as cocoa rehabilitation programmes with significant incentives(e.g.,seedlings),can reduce vulnerability to climate-related hazards and improve farmers'overall resilience.
摘要Continuously broadening the channels for farmers’income growth and effectively narrowing the urban-rural income gap is the central task in the new development stage to comprehensively promote rural revitalization and achieve the common prosperity of farmers and rural areas.The promotion of rural e-commerce and the enhancement of farmers’digital skills provide potential for this endeavor.Taking Zhejiang province,a demonstration area for common prosperity,as the research object,this study collected 1,119 valid questionnaires through field surveys.Based on the reconstruction of a comprehensive evaluation index for farmers’digital skills using principal component analysis,this paper further investigates the relationship between the level of farmers’digital skills and their income by employing the CRITIC weighting method,mediating mechanism testing,and grouped regression analysis.The research finds that improving digital skills can significantly enhance farmers’income levels,with the income growth effect being more pronounced among older groups with lower educational levels and limited digital skills.Digital skills not only directly promote farmers’income growth but also indirectly further enhance their income level by increasing their use of rural e-commerce,and thus the use of rural e-commerce serves as a significant mediating variable in the relationship between digital skills and farmers’income growth.These conclusions remain valid after a series of robustness tests,including endogeneity tests,the replacement of weight designs for digital skills,and the exclusion of outlier samples.Finally,the paper proposes policy recommendations such as offering more digital skills and e-commerce training,encouraging the return of new rural elites to promote regional clusters of rural e-commerce,and providing targeted policy support for the development of rural e-commerce.
基金the initial outcome of the Research on Strategies and Paths for Digital Economy Promoting Green Development Transformation of Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle(ID:2023ZDSC10)a major project under Chongqing’s Social Science Planning for the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle,the Research on Paths for Digital Village Development Empowering Western China to Narrow the Urban-Rural Income Gap in the New Development Stage(ID:SWU2209220)a capacity enhancement project supported by Central Government’s Special Fund for the Basic Research Activities of Colleges and Universities,and the Dual Circulation in the National Economy Empowering Rural Revitalization(ID:SWUPilotPlan025)under the 2035 Pilot Plan of Southwest University.
摘要The development of digital villages and the expansion of farmers’consumption are important measures for expanding domestic demand and enhancing rural productive forces.Based on provincial panel data from China spanning 2010 to 2022,this paper establishes an evaluation indicator system for the development of digital villages,and empirically examines the impact of the development of digital villages on farmers’consumption growth,as well as its mechanisms,and spatial spillover effects.The results indicate that digital village development significantly promotes growth in the consumption of farmers,with the effects being more pronounced in the central and western regions.Mechanism analysis reveals that digital village development has a significant income-increasing effect and it improves the convenience of payments,both of which serve as important channels for promoting farmers’consumption growth.Further analysis demonstrates the significant spatial spillover effects of digital village development on farmers’consumption growth.Specifically,farmers’consumption growth is not only directly influenced by local digital village development and the demonstration effect of consumption growth in neighboring regions,but it is also indirectly influenced by the digital village development of nearby areas.Therefore,the promotion of digital village development,tailored to local conditions,the broadening of channels for increasing farmers’income,the strengthening of digital inclusive finance,and the rational leveraging of the spatial spillover effects of digital village development can further unleash the potential of farmers’consumption.
摘要Smallholder fruit crop farmers in South Africa's rural areas face significant economic and food security challenges due to postharvest losses(PHLs).Fruits are more susceptible to PHL,which occurs at various stages,including harvesting,handling,transportation,storage,and marketing.Reducing PHL is crucial for promoting circular agriculture principles,which aim to minimize waste,optimize resource use,and promote regenerative practices.By reducing PHL,smallholder farmers can retain more value from their produce,reduce waste,and contribute to more sustainable and efficient food systems.This study investigated the PHL faced by smallholder fruit crop farmers(FCFs)in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province,South Africa.Data were collected from a random sample of 224 smallholder FCFs through a structured questionnaire and analyzed via descriptive statistical analytical tools.The results of the data analysis revealed that 63.9%of the participants were male,whereas 36.1%were female.The educational levels attained by the farmers are relatively high,as 48.7%of them have completed secondary education,with agriculture being the primary income source for 84.4%of them.The findings also indicate fruit crop production diversity among farmers,with 95.5%of them owning land,thus providing security and stability for long-term investments.Additionally,more than half of the farmers experienced postharvest losses,and the main causes identified included inadequate storage conditions,mechanical damage during transportation,excessive transpiration,and improper handling practices.Some of the measures employed to minimize postharvest losses include cleaning and disinfecting,sorting and grading,among others.The study concluded that improving access to storage facilities,packhouses,credit,and markets;enhancing information dissemination;and promoting effective postharvest management practices are crucial for reducing postharvest losses,and enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
基金This paper presents preliminary research findings from two projects:a major project funded by the National Social Science Fund of China,titled“Changes in the Nature of Rural Poverty in China in the New Era and Research on Post-2020 Anti-Poverty Policies”(Project No:19ZDA116)Doctoral Research Project under the Special Program for Talents in Shortage Areas Serving National Needs,Nanjing University of Finance and Economics,titled“The Impact of Policy-Based Agricultural Insurance on Farmers’Income and Welfare Levels”(Project No:BSZX2021-12).
摘要Agricultural insurance plays a key role in promoting the coordinated development of green agriculture and farmers’income growth,which is crucial for China’s high-quality agricultural development.Using the coupling coordination degree model,this study empirically demonstrates that the development of agricultural insurance significantly promotes the coordinated development of green agriculture and farmers’income growth once a certain threshold is exceeded.This effect is more pronounced in the major grain-producing regions and the central provinces.Expanding the scale of agricultural production and increasing investment in agricultural technology are the key mechanisms through which agricultural insurance supports the dual goals of green agriculture and income growth in China.In conclusion,this study proposes several policy recommendations,which include increasing investment in agricultural insurance infrastructure,strengthening the policy guidance for agricultural insurance,and designing differentiated agricultural insurance policies.
基金Supported by General Project of the National Social Science Foundation(Topic 20BJY135)。
摘要As China enters a new stage of agricultural modernization,understanding how rural e-commerce can address the multidimensional relative poverty of farmers is of significant research importance.This research utilized data from China Household Finance Survey(CHFS)and China Statistical Yearbook to construct a multi-dimensional relative poverty index system and an evaluation index system for rural e-commerce development.A fixed-effect model was employed to test the direct impact,and an intermediary-effect model was used to analyze the mechanism.The study found that rural e-commerce effectively alleviated multidimensional relative poverty among farmers,with varying effects across different dimensions.Notably,improving digital payment levels and non-agricultural employment were effective means by which rural e-commerce mitigated this poverty.However,the impact of rural e-commerce showed regional heterogeneity.Based on these findings,this research offered a series of countermeasures and suggestions.
摘要Burundi faces major agricultural constraints, including land fragmentation, soil erosion, limited access to inputs, inadequate infrastructure and demographic pressures that exacerbate food insecurity. In order to address the multiple challenges faced by farmers in rural areas, a study on improving agricultural productivity and food security in Burundi through optimized land use and diversified farming practices in agroforestry systems has been carried out. The study area is the communes of Giheta and Rutegama, all located in Burundi’s humid plateau livelihood zone, and involved 164 households grouped in coffee growing cooperatives supervised by the cooperative consortium COCOCA. The study uses a mathematical programming model to determine optimal crop selection based on factors such as production costs, yields and market demand. The findings of the study revealed significant insights into the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the sampled population. Notably, 98.8% of respondents were engaged in agriculture, confirming the predominantly agricultural nature of Burundi. The results indicated that maize is the most important crop, occupying 33.9% of the average total cultivated area, followed by cassava at 26.5% and bananas at 19.4%. Together, these three crops accounted for a substantial portion of the total cultivated area, highlighting their significance in local agriculture. Beans and potatoes also play a role, occupying 14.4% and smaller areas, respectively. In terms of profitability, the study provides a detailed analysis of profit margins by crop. Bananas emerges as the most profitable crop, with a profit margin of 97.3%, followed closely by cassava at 96.1% and rice at 90.5%. These crops not only offered substantial yields relative to their production costs but also benefited from strong market demand. Other crops, such as beans (71.3%), coffee (70.3%), and vegetables (54.5%), also demonstrated considerable profitability, although they occupied smaller cultivated areas. Conversely, crops like pigeon peas (4.1%), potatoes (7.6%), and sweet potatoes (7.6%) exhibited the lowest profit margins, which may discourage farmers from investing in them unless other incentives, such as ecological benefits or local consumption needs, are present. Regarding the results, we therefore recommend to promote policies supporting agroforestry, improve market access and develop infrastructure to exploit these benefits.
摘要This study examines the socio-economic profile of livestock farmers in coastal Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 43 people were interviewed using well-structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive methods. The results showed that local Lagoon breeders are divided into two zones: southwest and southeast. Breeders in the south-western region are generally located in two sub-prefectures of the Tabou Department (Grabo and Oulodio). Tabou’s department alone accounts for 42% of the Lagoon breed in Côte d’Ivoire. Agriculture in this area is traditionally sedentary, practiced for social reasons. On the other hand, the south-eastern zone, located in the departments of Aboisso, Adzopé, Agboville, Grand-Lahou, Jacqueville, Abidjan, Dabou and Sikensi, represents 58% of the Lagoon breeding area in Côte d’Ivoire. This second group is characterised by improved breeding. Most of the farmers interviewed in this zone breed for economic reasons. However, the risk of cross-breeding, which already affects the local Lagoon breed, could be increased by the presence of other species such as the Zebu and Ndamas, or even the Baoulé, in this south-eastern herd.
摘要This study was designed to determine factors that influence market performance of avocado fruits among smallholder farmers in Mbeya and Songwe regions. A cross section research design entailing 209 farmers from five (5) districts of two (2) regions and 15 key informants;5 local service providers (LSP), 5 traders/brokers and 5 district extension officers (DEO) were involved in the study. Random selection procedures were used to select avocado producers and purposive selection procedures were used to select key informants. The study employed survey questionnaires to collect data from avocado farmers and structured interview to collect data from key informants. Collected data were analyzed with an aid of descriptive statistics and linear regression model was used to determine significant factors that determine market prices of avocado fruits among smallholder farmers. The demographic characteristics of avocado farmers showed that;61.2% of farmers had age between 36 to 59 years old, 84.7% were married, 74.6% had primary education level, average number of 5 members of the family, average 4.3 acres of owned land and 1.8 acres planted with avocado. Moreover, findings showed that 90.9% grew improved avocado varieties. Farm gate (88.5%) was the major market outlet chosen by avocado farmers. Local merchants and processors were the major buyers of the produced avocado. Results from linear regression analysis showed that variety grown (P P P P < 0.05) were factors that statistically influenced market prices for avocado fruits. The study concluded that despite the remarkable contributions to livelihood of the farmers yet, it is highly fragile on market prices. Therefore, the study recommends the need to establish market systems that will govern avocado fruits marketing for sustainability of the sub-sector.
基金Sponsored by Science and Technology Project of Qiandongnan Prefecture“The Integration Effect of Green‘Culture-Tourism’Industry in Qiandongnan Prefecture and Its Enhancement Mechanism”(202305)Science and Technology Project of Qiandongnan Prefecture“Construction and Empirical Study of an Integration Model for Tourism and Culture Industry in Qiandongnan from the Perspective of Quality Development”(2022084).
摘要In the information age,the movement of livelihood factors between urban and rural areas,particularly involving farmers in rural tourism destinations,has stimulated the spatial revitalization and functional renewal of these destinations,thereby facilitating the advancement of rural revitalization.The examination of livelihood strategy selection among farmers in rural tourist destinations during the information age is a critical scientific inquiry for the sustainable development of rural tourism.This research holds substantial significance for enhancing the livelihood capabilities of farmers and contributing to the revitalization of rural industries.This study utilizes Xijiang Miao Village as a case study to conduct an in-depth analysis of farmers’livelihood strategy selection through the application of the entropy evaluation method and the binary logistic regression model.The findings indicate that the robust development of rural tourism has led to significant alterations in the original composition of livelihood capital in tourist destinations.Currently,four distinct types of livelihoods have been identified:agricultural-based,migrantwork-oriented,tourism-specialized,and tourism-supplemented.Due to the uneven distribution of livelihood capital,the predominant livelihood modes for farmers in rural tourism destinations remain the agricultural-based and tourism-supplemented types.Human capital and economic capital are the primary factors influencing the strategic choices made by farmers.In this context,a livelihood selection strategy for farmers in rural tourist destinations,specifically in Xijiang Miao Village,is proposed,taking into account the background of rural informatization.
基金Project supported by the University of Wolverhampton, UK.
摘要Diversity in the biophysical and socio-economic attributes of agricultural systems makes them uniquely niche based. Farmers are expert in local biophysical and socio-economic situations and can contribute in developing pragmatic indicators of agro-environmental development. During evaluation of an agricultural research project in Yunnan, China, local farmers were capable of evaluating the effects of modified technologies on existing cropping systems and discussed their attitudes to the interventions using their own indicators. Farmers' response can be grouped into seven major aspects: i) effects on income, ii) effects on production resources, iii) effects on crop management, iv) existing local knowledge about the technology, v) availability of inputs, vi) access to information, and vii) socio-economic conditions of farming households. Farmers concluded that environmental conditions in the experimental catchment in comparison to an adjacent untreated catchment were better in terms of soil and water losses, vegetation cover and natural resources, infrastructures and catchment management, use of environmentally-friendly technologies, and crop productivity. Success in soil and water conservation programmes depends on the efforts of the farmers and other local users and their greater involvement helps to identify more pragmatic indicators. Furthermore, it increases ownership of the programme, enhances interactions with the project scientists, increases farmers' awareness of ago-environmental problems and their possible consequences. These development will enable scientists to develop better targeted interventions and increase the likelihood of adoption of tested technologies by local communities. The use of paired adjacent catchments improved evaluation activities and is proposed as good practice for future catchment improvement programmes.
摘要Background:Female fish farmers in coastal Bangladesh face significant reproductive health(RH)challenges due to occupational,nutritional,and sociocultural factors.However,their health burdens have been largely overlooked in labor and health policies.Objectives:This study aims to investigate the prevalence,severity,determinants,and emotional and relationship consequences of RH morbidities among female fish farmers in Shyamnagar,Satkhira,Bangladesh.Methods:A cross-sectional survey with structured questionnaires was conducted among 297 female fish farmers.Data were supplemented by rural appraisal activities.Descriptive statistics,chi-square tests,Poisson regression,and Structural Equation Modeling were used for analysis.Results:The study found that 59.60%(177/297)of participants suffered from moderate to severe uterine issues,remarkably menstrual irregularities(92.65%,164/177),backache(59.32%,105/177),pelvic and fatigue pain(42.37%,75/177),anemia(28.24%,50/177),with the"21-30"year age group bearing a higher physiological burden with greater relational and emotional disruptions than“31-40”year age group,and“41-50”year age group women.High exposure to occupational chemicals(81.82%,243/297)and lack of personal protective equipment(93.94%,279/297)were key contributors.Access to formal healthcare is limited due to financial hardships(85.86%,255/297),social stigma(51.52%,153/297),and inadequate health services(46.47%,138/297).Structural Equation Modeling results also revealed significant associations among RH morbidities,emotional distress,social isolation,and diminishing well-being.Conclusion:The study highlights the urgent need for integrated health policies addressing reproductive care,occupational safety,and mental health support for female fish farmers in coastal Bangladesh.Addressing these issues will improve their health,well-being,and resilience.
基金funded by Beasiswa Pendidikan Pascasarjana Dalam Negeri(BPPDN),Ministry of Education,Culture,Research,and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia。
摘要This study aimed to examine the influence of farmer characteristics and extension services on the sustainability of seaweed cultivation in three districts of Polewali Mandar Regency,West Sulawesi,namely Polewali,Binuang,and Wonomulyo.A total of 267 seaweed farmers were surveyed using a questionnaire,and the data were analyzed through multiple linear regression.Informed consent was obtained in writing from all participants before data collection.The results showed that farmer characteristics and extension services had a positive and significant effect on seaweed farming sustainability.These findings highlight the importance of strengthening both human capital and institutional support.Key farmer characteristics,such as education level,farming experience,motivation,and openness to innovation,play a vital role in sustaining seaweed businesses.Enhancing these competencies through training,formal and non-formal education,and capacity-building programs will improve farmers’ability to adopt sustainable practices,adapt to environmental changes,and increase productivity.Similarly,the significant role of extension services demonstrates the need for continuous technical assistance,knowledge transfer,and institutional backing.Improving extension systems by deploying more qualified field officers,conducting regular farm visits,and tailoring content to local contexts can bridge the gap between innovation and practice.Participatory extension models that engage farmers directly can further promote peer learning and community cohesion.At the policy level,this study supports integrating farmer capacity development and extension strengthening into regional agricultural and fisheries strategies to ensure long-term sustainability of seaweed farming.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2015CB150405)
摘要Sustainable feeding of the growing population in China without ecological destabilization is a grand challenge. In this populous country where agriculture is dominated by smallholder farming, developing innovative technology and translating scientific knowledge into action for smallholder farmers is a crucial step in addressing this challenge. Here, we present a novel approach for technology innovation and dissemination to achieve sustainable intensification in the fields of smallholder farmers. The Science and Technology Backyard(STB) is a hub in a rural area that links knowledge with practices to promote technology innovation and exchange. In this study, the framework and functions of STB are introduced, and the key implications for sustainable intensification across millions of smallholder farmers are explicitly stated:(i) develop innovative technology based on stated demands of farmers;(ii) disseminate technology by innovative social service models though combined top-down approaches with bottom-up measures to enable smallholders in rural areas. This paper provides a perspective on transformation of small-scale agriculture toward sustainable intensification in China and useful knowledge applicable to other developing countries.