Human‐Systems Integration of Agricultural Machinery in Developing Economy Countries: Perceptions of Adoption

Ahmed, Hamza; Miller, Erika E.

doi:10.1002/iis2.12868

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“…While the significance of new agricultural methods in alleviating poverty in developing nations is widely acknowledged, their adoption has frequently been sluggish, with numerous challenges remaining incompletely understood [20]. This underscores the complexity inherent in defining technology adoption, as it hinges on individual acceptance and adoption of the technology [20].…”

Section: Geographic Scopementioning

confidence: 99%

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A Benchmarking Study of Irrigation Advisory Platforms

Boujdi,

Ezzahri,

Bouziani

et al. 2024

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In the contemporary agricultural landscape, agriculture faces four pressing demands: competitiveness, ensuring food security for a growing population, environmental sustainability, and providing farmers with acceptable living conditions. To meet this global challenge, digital technologies represent a major avenue for innovation and development towards modernized digital agriculture. In this context, irrigation advisory platforms have proven to be transformational tools for both farmers and policymakers, offering insights into the appropriate crop water requirements. This article presents a benchmarking analysis of around 20 professional irrigation advisory platforms. The methodology involves selecting 20 platforms based on accessibility ensuring geographical characteristic diversity. Our findings highlight key criteria shaping the ecosystem of such platforms, including the services offered and their objectives, the types of covered crops, the target users, the form, as well as the source, the availability of the platform, and the variety of data utilized. Lastly, we discuss the main conclusions drawn from our analysis and provide insights into the challenges and future perspectives of irrigation advisory platforms in enhancing agricultural practices and sustainability.

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Section: Geographic Scopementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Given the impressive capabilities of ICTs outlined by the literature, many limitations exist. Smallholder farmers in developing nations frequently encounter barriers to the adoption of new technologies [20]. The major obstacle lies in balancing the financial and social objectives of farmers [21].…”

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A Benchmarking Study of Irrigation Advisory Platforms

Boujdi,

Ezzahri,

Bouziani

et al. 2024

Digital

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“…Several studies have shown that farm size is a significant factor in determining the speed of technology adoption (Bonabana-Wabbi, 2002;Lavison, 2013). The relationship between farm size and the adoption of agricultural technology is well documented (Ahmed & Bagchi, 2004;Gabre-Madhin & Haggblade, 2004;Kasenge, 1998;Uaiene, 2009). Generally, larger farms are more likely to adopt new technologies as they have the resources to set aside a portion of their land for research purposes (Uaiene, 2009).…”

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Influencing Factors on Adoption of Modern Agricultural Technology in Developing Economy Countries

2023

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The adoption of advanced agricultural technologies is crucial in reducing poverty and improving food security on the developing economy countries. Despite the recognition of its importance, smallholder farmers in developing nations often face obstacles in adopting new technologies, leading to slow uptake. To better understand the factors that impact the use of agricultural technology in these nations, this study seeks to provide insights through a review of previous research on technology adoption. The results of the study highlight several key elements that determine whether or not agricultural technology is adopted, including factors related to the technology itself, the economic situation of farmers, the institutional and organizational affiliations of the farmers, and unique household factors. In order to fully comprehend the complexities involved in the adoption of agricultural technology, future research is recommended to include the perspectives and experiences of farmers. By considering their perceptions of new technologies, the range of factors influencing. The purpose of this paper is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in adopting new technologies and to identify opportunities for improvement. By considering their perceptions of new technologies, the range of factors influencing technology adoption can be broadened, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the subject.

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“…These shifts in perception of farming for a living, particularly in the reluctance of younger generations to farm, have led to rural out-migration [9], particularly where younger generations are moving out of World 2023, 4 rural areas towards cities. In an interview study with six Sudanese farms, Ahmed and Miller [10] reported that three of the six farms expressed concerns that their children were considering moving to the city in pursuit of another lifestyle. Rural out-migration has further exasperated labor scarcity, leading to increasing labor costs, which is particularly challenging for cash-constrained smallholder farmers [11].…”

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Quantifying the Economic Impact on Farmers from Agricultural Machinery: A Case Study of Farmers in Sudan

Ahmed

Miller

2023

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The adoption of agricultural technologies in developing economy countries has the potential to reduce poverty through sustainable intensification. Mechanized farming can also improve perceptions of farming and mitigate rural out-migration. However, many traditional farmers do not have access to machinery and/or machinery is cost prohibitive. The objective of this paper is to quantify how the use of machinery affects costs, revenue, net-profits, and returns on investment for a case study of farmers in Sudan, Africa. A treatment control study (N = 36) was performed across the 2019 (baseline), 2020, and 2021 farming seasons, where the treatment group was provided tractors. ANOVAs and t-tests were used to compare financial values between these groups across the farming seasons, to quantify economic differences associated with farming machinery. We show that all farmers had similar net-profits when farming without machinery, while mechanized farming yielded significantly higher net-profits (USD 16.61/acre more in 2020, USD 27.10/acre more in 2021). Our study also finds that the volatility of the black-market exchange rate and labor shortages have a significant impact on farming net-profits. These results provide a quantified difference between farming with and without machinery, which can provide a financial basis for purchasing and borrowing models, machinery design requirements, and educational value to farmers.

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Human‐Systems Integration of Agricultural Machinery in Developing Economy Countries: Perceptions of Adoption

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

A Benchmarking Study of Irrigation Advisory Platforms

A Benchmarking Study of Irrigation Advisory Platforms

Influencing Factors on Adoption of Modern Agricultural Technology in Developing Economy Countries

Quantifying the Economic Impact on Farmers from Agricultural Machinery: A Case Study of Farmers in Sudan

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