The productivity of Indonesian agri-food, especially rice, has been declining over the last decade. A decreasing emphasis on technology innovation and dissemination has been cited as a possible cause of this problem. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play a crucial role in...

The literature on the research-practice gap in agriculture has evolved significantly in recent decades. Although there is a well-established body of work on how farmers adopt agricultural research outcomes and the factors that influence their adoption, research on how researchers perceive the...

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...

In the drive towards sustainability, the role of mental health in shaping responses to information campaigns is critical. Specifically, We investigate the mental health impact of an information campaign designed to influence low-income farmers' attitudes and behaviors toward sustainability. This...

While the EU's agricultural sector faces multiple challenges, the climate challenges of farmers and rural areas are daunting. Business as usual is not an option and novel policy action should be launched during this European parliamentary cycle. Addressing the existential fears of farmers and...

Widespread market imperfections in agricultural value chains raise the possibility that regulatory interventions may enhance efficiency and farmers' welfare. We develop a structural model of agricultural value chains and estimate it using rich data from Costa Rica's coffee sector to evaluate...

This study investigates how farmers, rural residents, and urban residents compare when it comes to perceptions and understanding of climate change, as well as willingness to make changes in their lives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study takes place in a context where there is an...

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...

This study uses a quantitative approach based on a discrete choice experiment with 586 farmers in Northern Vietnam to measure how representative market and non-market factors could influence their preferences for participating in organic certification schemes. Our results suggest that a sales...

The uptake of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and climate information services (CIS) among Ghanaian smallholder farmers remains low despite their promise to address climate change risks. Yet, research on the barriers and knowledge gaps that prevent smallholder farmers from widely adopting CSA...

This study investigated the impacts of a farmer field school (FFS) programme focused on farm forestry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya from 2017 to 2020. Specifically, we examined whether this agricultural extension approach enhanced livelihood diversification and reduced...

The purpose of this short communication is to draw attention to the issue of farmers' perception of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments for the conservation of livestock biodiversity. We gathered data through semi-structured interviews with a sample of nine farmers located in north-western...

As awareness of the environmental and social impacts of agri-food systems grows, the adoption of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) is promoted to encourage sustainable farming practices. However, the adoption of VSS remains limited. There is also a limited understanding of the factors...

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...

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an innovative intervention for building resilient livelihoods and food systems in smallholder farming communities. Yet, there is limited evidence on adopting CSAs and their socio-economic determinants to facilitate sustainable cashew production under climate...

Access to finance is crucial for achieving sustainability goals, especially for poor and developing countries in the global south. However, traditional financial instruments often fall short to support the desired goals. This study explores the potential of a new modality of financing that...

Although vertically integrated agricultural industry organizations play a crucial role in bridging the gap between smallholders and large markets, the uneven distribution of benefits within such organizations remains a challenge. Drawing on decades of agricultural reform in China, a...

Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in Indonesia's agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security and rural livelihoods. However, their vulnerability to economic, social, and environmental risks necessitates external support, particularly through social assistance programs....

The literature on the research-practice gap in agriculture has evolved significantly in recent decades. Although there is a well-established body of work on how farmers adopt agricultural research outcomes and the factors that influence their adoption, research on how researchers perceive the...

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...