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Has technical training promoted farmers to adopt green control technologies? Concurrently on the effect of digital platforms

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study analyzed the effects of technical training and digital platforms on farmers’ green control technologies adoption behaviors. The results showed that (1) the effects of classroom-based, field-based technical training methods and digital platforms were significantly positive; (2) the interaction variable between digital platforms and classroom-based training had a significant positive effect on farmers' adoption behavior, and the combination of the two have a scale effect on promoting the desired behavior; (3) large-scale households were significantly affected by single technology training, whereas small-scale farmers were more susceptible to a combination of technology training and the promotion of digital platforms.

Source: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies

DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctae260

Authors: Xixuan Yang, Xin Zheng

Institutions: Hubei University, Huazhong Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,030