Risk, trust and knowledge networks in farmers’ learning

Sligo, Frank; Massey, Claire

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2006.06.001

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“…One fisher stated: "Some people I wouldn't tell a thing to because they'd commandeer the place and take it off you." Such norms attached to information sharing are also found among farmers (Sligo and Massey 2007), and support the view that shared information may be important in long-term knowledge development. This is consistent with studies suggesting that individuals use information accumulated over long periods when deciding where and when to fish (Mikkonen et al 2008).…”

Section: Patterns Of Information-sharing Relationshipssupporting

confidence: 57%

“…These factors may contribute to a long-standing network in which established trust allows greater information sharing and reciprocity. In small groups where trust is engendered by frequency of interaction (Ostrom et al 1999, Dietz et al 2003, the transaction costs of engaging in relationships may be lower, resulting in greater interaction among individuals (Rudd 2000, Grafton 2005, Sligo and Massey 2007. Greater numbers of ties in a network, and higher overall cohesion demonstrated by high density and low centralization, may influence information flow, indicating potential for greater exposure to new information that can contribute to knowledge (Bodin and Crona 2009).…”

Section: Network Structurementioning

confidence: 99%

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Social networks and fishers’ behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

Turner¹,

Polunin²,

Stead³

2014

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ABSTRACT. Fisheries worldwide are facing overexploitation, yet the social dimensions of fishers' behavior remain under-studied, and there is demand for an improved understanding of social processes that influence fisheries' dynamics. Fishers draw on social relationships to acquire information relating to fishing opportunities, contributing to knowledge that underpins decision making and behavior. In this study we use quantitative social network analysis (SNA) to compare the structure of information-sharing networks and explore links between information flow and fishing success at four ports in the Northumberland (UK) potting fishery. In our results we describe the different information-sharing networks existing at each port, and show the following: a high proportion of fishers reported sharing information, though fewer than a third of reported ties were reciprocated; subgroups existed in which greater information sharing occurred; and networks displayed varying levels of cohesiveness. Fishers commonly shared information with others whom they perceived to be successful, and reciprocal relationships were more common among fishers of similar success. Furthermore, fishers more central in networks had more sources of incoming information through social relationships, shared information with fewer peers, and were more successful than those who were less central. We conclude that engaging in information-sharing networks can provide benefits for Northumberland fishers, although advantages gained through social networks may not be equally distributed. Although informationsharing networks may contribute to fishing success, i.e., high lobster landings, these outcomes may not be compatible with long-term fisheries management objectives. Nevertheless, understanding the social dynamics of information sharing can help inform management strategies by identifying central fishers in information-sharing networks, who have access to a range of information on others' fishing behavior. Such fishers may be able to assist managers in collecting information on the distribution of fishing opportunities, the state of the fishery, and the ways in which fishers use their knowledge to adapt to change and management interventions.

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Section: Patterns Of Information-sharing Relationshipssupporting

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Section: Network Structurementioning

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Social networks and fishers’ behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

Turner¹,

Polunin²,

Stead³

2014

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“…For example, in Burgess et al's (2000: 126) study on the Pevensey Levels (UK) the authors found that farmers saw themselves as "ingenious, inventive and independent individuals capable of surviving the ups and downs of a boom-and-bust agricultural economy … being able to overcome the adversities of unpredictable nature" and noted that this ability to overcome adversity had become an important part of their local identity. Similarly, Sligo & Massey (2007) observe that the feeling of shared adversity farmers experience in conditions of risk increase both the activity in social networks and levels of social capital generated. Eliminating risk of product failure therefore reduces the potential for ideas and practices becoming culturally embedded in notions of "good farming".…”

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Result-oriented agri-environmental schemes in Europe and their potential for promoting behavioural change

2013

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“…To create a stimulating environment for the adoption of eco-innovations it is absolutely necessary for the whole supply chain to encourage lifelong education and an active information exchange. As agricultural production worldwide continues to increase in complexity, this indicates there may be greater value in establishing networks with peers, local suppliers, and customers as well as other local institutions for gaining awareness of new technologies and practices [30,95,96]. Many eco-innovations are already in a very developed stage of the innovation life cycle, but because of lack of knowledge and communication channels, they are often not well-known.…”

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Drivers for the Adoption of Eco-Innovations in the German Fertilizer Supply Chain

Hasler¹,

Olfs²,

Omta

et al. 2016

Sustainability

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Abstract:Use of fertilizers has enabled a massive increase in crop production yields. However, this has come with severe negative externalities (e.g., greenhouse gas emission; eutrophication of non-agricultural ecosystems). Eco-innovations are one option to reduce the environmental impact of fertilizers without compromising fertilizer productivity. Although numerous eco-innovations in the domain of fertilizers are available, they have not yet seen a sufficient adoption rate. In this paper we explore main drivers for adoption of eco-innovations in the German fertilizer supply chain based on empirical investigations at three levels of the fertilizer supply chain: producers, traders, and farmers. We strive to take a "chain perspective" on environmental concerns and knowledge of fertilizer specific eco-innovations. The study was carried out in two steps: initially we conducted exploratory expert interviews with eight actors of the fertilizer supply chain. The statements generated thereby fed into a questionnaire answered by 57 participants stemming from fertilizer production (n = 12), traders (n = 34) and farmers (n = 11) level. Findings suggest that drivers for eco-innovations are perceived differently by the various actors in the fertilizer supply chain. Overall knowledge on eco-innovations decreases downstream the chain. By taking a chain perspective on the adoption of eco-innovation, our paper contributes to the emerging body of literature on drivers for eco-innovation, and also maps out managerial implications of fostering the implementation of eco-innovations in the fertilizer supply chain.

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Risk, trust and knowledge networks in farmers’ learning

Cited by 105 publications

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Social networks and fishers’ behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

Social networks and fishers’ behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

Result-oriented agri-environmental schemes in Europe and their potential for promoting behavioural change

Drivers for the Adoption of Eco-Innovations in the German Fertilizer Supply Chain

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Social networks and fishers&#8217; behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

Social networks and fishers&#8217; behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

Result-oriented agri-environmental schemes in Europe and their potential for promoting behavioural change

Drivers for the Adoption of Eco-Innovations in the German Fertilizer Supply Chain

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Social networks and fishers’ behavior: exploring the links between information flow and fishing success in the Northumberland lobster fishery

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