Outreach to Support Rural Innovation

Morrone, Vicki

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“…The study builds on previous studies from other regions of the world which have investigated the generation of innovations (Adenle, Manning, & Azadi, 2017;Kassie, Teklewold, Jaleta, Marenya, & Erenstein, 2015); the adoption and use of innovations in agribusiness (Kassie et al, 2015;Morrone, 2017) and rural innovation. Previous research on promotion of integrated pest management, technical training, and technical visits to promote rural innovation has also been considered (Morrone, 2017;Sunding & Zilberman, 2002). The authors also draw from the Brazilian scenario, particularly studies on the practices in floodplain regions in the Amazon involving quality agricultural production with better income for families (Abizaid, Coomes, Takasaki, & Arroyo-Mora, 2018;Miltner & Coomes, 2015) use of innovative nondestructive practices (Cotta, 2015) which is the characteristic difference of common agricultural usage in the region.…”

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Technology Perspectives and Innovative Scenarios Applied in the Amazon Region

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This paper aims to summarize the technology perspectives and innovative scenarios applied in the Amazon region. A call for papers for the Special Issue yielded four accepted articles that serve as the source for the summary. All these articles focus on specific cases in the Legal Amazon region and provide empirical evidence supported by theories and relevant literature. All the articles emphasized the need for investment in the form of networks for development and innovation. A descriptive, qualitative approach using the bibliometric software WordStat 8® identified the words most frequently used in the four papers included this special issue. The most relevant terms identified were: network, innovation, firms, production, research and development. In total, these articles point to varied partners and institutions necessary for building networks to further development and innovation. This Special Issue is a first step to building a knowledge base focused on the Amazon region that is missing in the academic literature. Future contributions must build and expand the discussion of empirical cases and reflect different disciplines that contribute to industries, policies, society and networks. This is necessary to improve innovation and economic development of this important region.

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“…Kante, Oboko, and Chepken (2019) asserted that ICT and social media tools assist users to learn and share agriculture information keeping abreast of the latest innovations and technologies in the sector. Morrone (2017) stated that social media applications in extension are a rapidly growing field that can enhance group interaction and strengthen participatory linkages.…”

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Social Media Application in Agriculture Extension Programming for Small Scale Rural Farmers: Is Knowledge Impeding the Lack of Adoption?

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The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge level of farmers on basic computer literacy, social media use, and to explore which social and demographic factors affected their knowledge capacity. The study had a final sample of 176 participants from the northern, southern and central regions of Trinidad and Tobago. A survey instrument comprising of 14 multiple-choice questions with one accurate response was developed to decrease bias of farmers randomly selecting the accurate response. The questions addressed knowledge on basic computer and social media literacy. Analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA with posthoc testing. Results indicated that there were significant differences in farmers’ performance in the knowledge test based on characteristics such as age, education, and household use of social media and the internet. Based on the findings, minimal training in computer and social media literacy did not impede the farmers’ use of the computer or social media. These discoveries highlight the potential of extension programs using the internet and social media applications to improve communication efficiency among agricultural stakeholders within farming communities. Keywords: agriculture, computer literacy, Extension, knowledge, social media

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“…The literature on innovations in agriculture is diverse and has developed its own vocabulary. One line of research investigates creation of innovations (Adenle, Manning, & Azadi, 2017;Kassie, Teklewold, Jaleta, Marenya, & Erenstein, 2015;Pound & Conroy, 2017), while another avenue focuses on promotion of adoption and implementation of innovations in agribusiness (Kassie et al, 2015;Morrone, 2017;Petry & Machado, 2014). This is an area of investigation that makes distinctions between innovations that are incorporated into goods or products such as tractors, fertilizers, seeds, and other supplies.…”

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“…This is an area of investigation that makes distinctions between innovations that are incorporated into goods or products such as tractors, fertilizers, seeds, and other supplies. In counterpoint, there is another investigative approach that deals with promotion of rural innovation, for example, programs for promotion of integrated pest management, technical training, fieldwork days, technical meetings, and technical visits, i.e., programs founded on investment in promotion and diffusion of rural innovation (Morrone, 2017;Sunding & Zilberman, 2002). However, intensification of generalized adoption of innovations without technical supervision and/or support from specialized public bodies can have negative consequences, such as depletion and contamination of the water table and degradation of soil fertility (Kassie et al, 2015).…”

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Inovação e Difusão de Tecnologia na Agricultura de Várzea na Amazônia

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Resumo A literatura sobre a inovação e a difusão de tecnologias no agronegócio é vasta e a explicação dominante para a disseminação de inovações enfatiza o processo de influência e fluxo de informações através de um sistema social. Questões de pesquisa relativas à inovação e difusão de tecnologias ultrapassam os limites disciplinares convencionais. Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a inovação e a difusão de tecnologias no contexto da agricultura em áreas de várzea no interior do Estado do Amazonas. Um conjunto de proposições foi desenvolvido com foco nos fatores que influenciam na concepção do processo de inovação e difusão. Através de uma pesquisa qualitativa, foram feitas entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os estágios de análise do processo mental de difusão não determinam a adoção de inovação na presente pesquisa. Os resultados sugerem que o ambiente competitivo do lado da oferta, bem como a influência das indústrias de agronegócio, assistência técnica, agenda política de desenvolvimento, projetos universitários e prática de campo podem favorecer a difusão de tecnologias. O artigo busca ampliar o atual paradigma na compreensão de inovações e na difusão, incorporando fatores operantes em um contexto peculiar de agricultura, sugerindo elementos que, se estimulados, podem ser comunicados e assimilados dentro de um sistema social.

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Outreach to Support Rural Innovation

Cited by 9 publications

References 14 publications

Technology Perspectives and Innovative Scenarios Applied in the Amazon Region

Technology Perspectives and Innovative Scenarios Applied in the Amazon Region

Social Media Application in Agriculture Extension Programming for Small Scale Rural Farmers: Is Knowledge Impeding the Lack of Adoption?

Inovação e Difusão de Tecnologia na Agricultura de Várzea na Amazônia

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