Drivers linking farmers’ decision-making with farm performance: A systematic review and future research agenda

Taramuel-Taramuel, Juan P.; Montoya-Restrepo, Iván Alonso; Barrios, Dursun

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20820

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“…For example, producing a high-quality product or environmental considerations (reduction of chemical use) may play a role in decision-making [19,20]. Some studies emphasize the social, demographic, psychological and philosophical characteristics of the farmer, the characteristics of the farming household, the structure of the farming enterprise, the broader social environment, the indicators of the innovation to be implemented, and the willingness to continue the enterprise as factors influencing the decision [21][22][23][24][25][26]. Policies and financial support also influence the entrepreneurʹs decision-making [24,[27][28][29].…”

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“What’s Good for the Bees Will Be Good for Us!”—A Qualitative Study of the Factors Influencing Beekeeping Activity

Feketéné Ferenczi,

Szűcs,

Bauerné Gáthy

2024

Agriculture

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Beekeepers play a crucial role in the survival of honey bee populations, so it is essential to understand the drivers behind their activities. This qualitative study aims to explore the factors influencing beekeepers’ decision-making and to assess the relationship between beekeepers and their bees, to identify the relationship between them by building a theoretical model, and to assess the perception of pollination services as a potential source of income diversification among Hungarian beekeepers. Based on the grounded theory method, we created a paradigm model of beekeeping management based on semi-structured interviews with beekeepers in Hungary. In the analysis of the interviews, we first used open coding to develop categories according to the concepts used by the beekeepers, and then structured and linked these categories (axial coding). Finally, we identified the most relevant main categories (selective coding) and outlined the conceptual framework for beekeeping management. We mapped the strategies and beekeeping practices beekeepers use and the consequences they generate. The results show that several causal conditions influence beekeeping decisions and strategies. In an environment where beekeepers’ costs are increasing and their incomes are decreasing while implementing adaptation strategies, more targeted measures are needed to protect bees and increase beekeepers’ profitability.

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confidence: 99%

“What’s Good for the Bees Will Be Good for Us!”—A Qualitative Study of the Factors Influencing Beekeeping Activity

Feketéné Ferenczi,

Szűcs,

Bauerné Gáthy

2024

Agriculture

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“…They are also able to make timely decisions on when to plant or harvest, decide on management practices such as weeding, application of fertilizer and pest control [22]. Access to modern technology is also a factor that influences decisions by small-scale farmers [23] since they are able to access information in a timelier manner and sometimes more relevant to their farms based on location.…”

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“…Understanding the characteristics of the small-scale farmers is fundamental to ensuring that they receive relevant information for their crop growing activities [23]. The suitability of types of crops grown in a certain area depends on various factors such as climatic conditions, weather patterns, soil types and drainage patterns [24].…”

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Characterization of Small-Scale Farmers and Assessment of Their Access to Crop Production Information in Selected Counties of Kenya

Wahome,

Kiema,

Mulaku

et al. 2024

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Small-scale farming accounts for 78% of total agricultural production in Kenya and contributes to 23.5% of the country's GDP. Their crop production activities are mostly rainfed subsistence with any surplus being sold to bring in some income. Timely decisions on farm practices such as farm preparation and planting are critical determinants of the seasonal outcomes. In Kenya, most small-scale farmers have no reliable source of information that would help them make timely and accurate decisions. County governments have extension officers who are mandated with giving farmers advisory services to farmers but they are not able to reach most farmers due to facilitation constraints. The mode and format of sharing information is also critical since it's important to ensure that it's timely, well-understood and usable. This study sought to assess access to geospatial derived and other crop production information by farmers in four selected counties of Kenya. Specific objectives were to determine the profile of small-scale farmers in terms of age, education and farm size; to determine the type of information that is made available to them by County and Sub-County extension officers including the format and mode of provision; and to determine if the information provided was useful in terms of accuracy, timeliness and adequacy. The results indicated that over 80% of the farmers were over 35 years of age and over 56% were male. Majority had attained primary education (34%) or secondary education (29%) and most farmers in all the counties grew maize (71%). Notably, fellow farmers were a source of information (71%) with the frequency of sharing information being mostly seasonal (37%) and when information was available (43%). Over 66% of interviewed farmers indicating that they faced challenges while using provided information. The results from the study are insightful and helpful in determining effective ways of providing farmers with useful

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Factors affecting decision-making to strengthen climate resilience of smallholder farms in the Centre region of Cameroon

Chimi,

Mala,

Fobane

et al. 2024

Climate Smart Agriculture

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Drivers linking farmers’ decision-making with farm performance: A systematic review and future research agenda

Cited by 10 publications

References 72 publications

“What’s Good for the Bees Will Be Good for Us!”—A Qualitative Study of the Factors Influencing Beekeeping Activity

“What’s Good for the Bees Will Be Good for Us!”—A Qualitative Study of the Factors Influencing Beekeeping Activity

Characterization of Small-Scale Farmers and Assessment of Their Access to Crop Production Information in Selected Counties of Kenya

Factors affecting decision-making to strengthen climate resilience of smallholder farms in the Centre region of Cameroon

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