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An investigation into the cost-sharing mechanism of order agriculture with consideration for green investment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The "processing company + farmer" model is studied for its wide - applicability, targeting high production costs and low farmer participation in green agriculture. Using game theory, we build a model to analyze cost - sharing mechanisms’ effects on green production levels and stakeholders’ profits. Model analysis shows that such a mechanism boosts both processing companies’ and farmers’ profits. Specifically, farmers’ profits rise by 20%, and companies’ by 8%. Higher agricultural product conversion rates amplify this profit growth. This indicates cost - sharing mechanisms’ economic benefits and their role in motivating farmers for green production. In summary, for the "processing company + farmer" model, a cost - sharing mechanism is crucial for profitability and promoting farmer - led green production, supporting sustainable agriculture.

Source: Cogent Food & Agriculture

DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2025.2485324

Authors: Honglin Hu, Ouyang Dai, Ligong Qin, Jun Li

Institution: Guilin Institute of Information Technology

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China