The capacity of the Valencian fruit and vegetable sector (i.e., cooperatives) to absorb knowledge has been analysed, as well as the influence of this capacity on the adoption of technological innovations and production processes. This objective is motivated by the multiple challenges currently...

Agricultural sector in Uzbekistan is undergoing rapid modernization driven by institutional reforms and mounting pressure to ensure sustainable land and water resource use. This study investigates the adoption and impacts of four sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) promoted for sustainable...

Despite the recognized importance of agricultural extension approaches and farmers' innovation in addressing challenges within the agrifood sector, the existing literature on how these extension approaches influence farmers' innovativeness remains fragmented. This fragmentation provides limited...

This study evaluates the income effects of China’s Major Agricultural Technology Collaborative Extension Program (MATCEP) using CFPS panel data and a Difference-in-Differences model. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how large-scale collaborative agricultural extension affects...

The government of Bangladesh undertook National Agricultural Technology Program (NATP) for sustainable socio-economic development through common interest group (CIG) approach. This program aims to build farmers' capacity to embrace improved agricultural technologies with a view to improving...

This study examined the mediating effects of green innovation on the relationship between green absorptive capacity and agripreneurs' intention to adopt precision agriculture. This study was conducted in Tanzania, following a literature gap in the concept of green practices in the agricultural...

Peanut is Kenya's second most important legume after beans, primarily grown in the Nyanza and Western regions. This study maps the peanut value chain in Kenya, aiming to identify key actors, quantify costs and value addition, and outline constraints and opportunities, with a view to upgrading...

This study employs an experimental approach to estimate both the direct and indirect effects (i.e. spillovers) of an agricultural technology adoption program on small landholder farmers in Bolivia. Specifically, the evaluation focuses on the second phase of the "Creación de Iniciativas...

Ullmanna s.r.o., a Czech-based start-up founded in 2019, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to develop precision agriculture solutions, tackling key challenges faced by farmers. The company's goal is to revolutionise non-chemical weed control by providing farmers with scalable,...

Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital farming have the potential to revolutionise EU agriculture, forestry and rural areas. Digital and data technologies can help farmers and foresters work more efficiently and sustainably, cut costs, improve working conditions and increase...

Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital farming have the potential to revolutionise EU agriculture, forestry and rural areas. Digital and data technologies can help farmers and foresters work more efficiently and sustainably, cut costs, improve working conditions and increase...

This paper delves into the significant impact of micro-irrigation systems on agricultural sustainability in India. By analysing the evolution of micro-irrigation, government schemes promoting its adoption, case studies on benefit-cost analysis, challenges faced, and success stories, this paper...

Low agricultural productivity in developing countries is attributed towards the low and inefficient use of chemical fertilizers. Fertilizer demonstrations have been a useful extension tool to change the farmers' awareness and perception towards the right use of fertilizer application. About 180...

Agricultural production in Kenya is predominantly rain-fed and highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is thus being promoted with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity, adapting to the changing climate, and reducing greenhouse gas...

Biofortified crops have been identified as a vital remedy for hunger and micronutrient deficiencies among rural agro-based populations in developing countries. Nevertheless, the adoption of these crops remains limited due to farmers' lack of knowledge about their benefits. In Malawi,...

Africa faces a dual challenge of persistent un and under- and informal employment-especially among youth and women-and environmental degradation exacerbated by poor waste management. Tailored organic waste management can represent a strong solution to promote both decent work and environmental...

The agricultural economy plays an irreplaceable and crucial role in ensuring national food security, promoting stable economic growth, and fostering harmonious social development. Agricultural technology innovation (ATI) and rural industrial structure transformation (RIST) are key drivers of...

Innovative smart technologies are essential for managing agricultural waste effectively, but farmers' adoption of such approaches is still difficult. Here, we provide a fresh viewpoint by differentiating how farmers react to simplicity-oriented versus gamification-oriented designs in smart...

The objective of this study is to explore the propensity of wine growers to implement precision agriculture technologies in their core business. The investigation will focus on the main cognitive, social and risk factors affecting this intention. The Technology Acceptance Model, TAM2, integrated...

Despite the rapid rise of digital technologies in agriculture, their application remains more prominent in crop farming than in the livestock sector. Recognizing this gap, our study explores the current state and determinants of digital technology adoption across Italian livestock farms,...

Digital Agriculture Technology Solutions (DATSs) can improve the sustainability of the agricultural sector. While most of the research on the impacts of DATSs is focused on the economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability, this work aims to understand the social benefits that DATSs...

The special issue of Bio-based and Applied Economics "Economic and Policy Analysis of the Adoption of Smart Agriculture Technologies" stems from the growing diffusion of innovative digital technologies as strategic solutions for the development of the agricultural sector, contributing to the...

This study explores the factors influencing German pig farmers' intention to use (ITU) AI-based camera systems in livestock farming. This research utilized an extended Technology Acceptance Model. Data from 185 farmers were analyzed through structural equation modeling, revealing that ease of...

The adoption of digital technologies in agriculture is essential for enhancing sustainability, productivity, and resource efficiency. This study investigates the factors influencing Italian horticultural farmers' adoption of innovative water-smart agricultural technologies using an extended...

Agriculture 4.0 enhances efficiency, sustainability, and yields while supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation. This study explores the adoption of Agriculture 4.0 among 131 durum wheat farmers in Sardinia, focusing on differences between marginal and non-marginal areas. Using an...

This study examines the role of enabling technologies in the agroecological transition, focusing on sustainable water management in citrus farming through the participatory approach of a Living Lab in the Inner Area of Calatino in Sicily. The analysis is based on a comparison of two citrus...

This study aims to examine the current state of awareness regarding Agriculture 4.0 (A4.0) among Italian agricultural enterprises and to analyse variations in adoption levels, expressed needs, perceived benefits, challenges and barriers to digitalisation. Drawing on data from a descriptive...