2021
DOI: 10.1007/s00267-021-01546-y
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Have farmers had enough of experts?

Abstract: The exponential rise of information available means we can now, in theory, access knowledge on almost any question we ask. However, as the amount of unverified information increases, so too does the challenge in deciding which information to trust. Farmers, when learning about agricultural innovations, have historically relied on in-person advice from traditional ‘experts’, such as agricultural advisers, to inform farm management. As more farmers go online for information, it is not clear whether they are now … Show more

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“…There are parallels between many engagement factors noted in that literature and identified by our research (Ingram et al, 2013; Mills et al, 2017; Mills et al, 2018; Rust et al 2020a, 2020b). Lack of time, distrust, bad previous AES experiences, low social capital, digital divides and demographics have all been cited as key reasons limiting participation in active AES across the world, but our research has found that they are also influential in policy co‐design for sustainability transitions.…”
Section: Discussion and Recommendationssupporting
confidence: 80%
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“…There are parallels between many engagement factors noted in that literature and identified by our research (Ingram et al, 2013; Mills et al, 2017; Mills et al, 2018; Rust et al 2020a, 2020b). Lack of time, distrust, bad previous AES experiences, low social capital, digital divides and demographics have all been cited as key reasons limiting participation in active AES across the world, but our research has found that they are also influential in policy co‐design for sustainability transitions.…”
Section: Discussion and Recommendationssupporting
confidence: 80%
“…We know little about how such research applies to farmers. What we do know is that it can be challenging for government to engage beyond the ‘usual suspects’ in this regard (Hall, 2008; Hall and Pretty, 2008; Rust et al, 2020b). Research has found that some farmers have low social capital (Hall and Pretty, 2008; Rust et al, 2020a), which restricts their ability to access engagement opportunities.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Soil degradation and erosion on farms is a worldwide problem, there have been calls for more sustainable changes in soil management practices (Rust et al 2020(Rust et al , 2021. Many studies have indicated that an increase in agricultural activities and the use of agrochemicals or intensive agricultural practices have caused ongoing soil erosion and degradation, specifically in mountainous areas (Doppler et al 2006;Hagel et al 2013;Nguyen et al 2008;Wezel et al 2002;Ziegler et al 2011;Thomas et al 2018).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Asia including Vietnam, the biggest threats to soil function are soil erosion and loss of soil organic carbon with the situation likely to worsen unless individuals, the private sector, governments, and international organisations take concerted actions (Montanarella et al 2016). However, the development of more sustainable soil management practices has continued to slowly evolve (Alskaf et al 2020;Lahmar 2010), but with little acknowledgement of farmers' local knowledge and practice (Rust et al 2021).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%