The impact of information and communication technology on the technical efficiency of smallholder vegetable farms in Shandong of China

Kang, Shijia; Sidhoum, Amer Ait; Frick, Fabian; Sauer, Johannes; Zheng, Shao-Hui

doi:10.1093/qopen/qoad017

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“…Shandong Province has a very wide area of cropland, but is affected by the topography, and some of the cropland is highly fragmented and spatially distributed, facing serious mixed image meta-problems even on the basis of a 10 m resolution. Furthermore, it is an agricultural area dominated by smallholder farming, which is a strong flexibility in the family-based farming practices and an orientation towards economic return [67,68]. Especially in hilly areas, intercropping is very common.…”

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Winter Wheat Mapping in Shandong Province of China with Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Images

Feng,

Chen,

Liu

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Wheat plays an important role in China’s and the world’s food supply, and it is closely related to economy, culture and life. The spatial distribution of wheat is of great significance to the rational planning of wheat cultivation areas and the improvement of wheat yield and quality. The current rapid development of remote sensing technology has greatly improved the efficiency of traditional agricultural surveys. The extraction of crop planting structure based on remote sensing images and technology is a popular topic in many researches. In response to the shortcomings of traditional methods, this research proposed a method based on the fusion of the pixel-based and object-oriented methods to map the spatial distribution of winter wheat. This method was experimented and achieved good results within Shandong Province. The resulting spatial distribution map of winter wheat has an overall accuracy of 92.2% with a kappa coefficient of 0.84. The comparison with the actual situation shows that the accuracy of the actual recognition of winter wheat is higher and better than the traditional pixel-based classification method. On this basis, the spatial pattern of winter wheat in Shandong was analyzed, and it was found that the topographic undulations had a great influence on the spatial distribution of wheat. This study vividly demonstrates the advantages and possibilities of combining pixel-based and object-oriented approaches through experiments, and also provides a reference for the next related research. Moreover, the winter wheat map of Shandong produced in this research is important for yield assessment, crop planting structure adjustment and the rational use of land resources.

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Winter Wheat Mapping in Shandong Province of China with Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Images

Feng,

Chen,

Liu

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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“…Crop and vegetable farmers in less developed countries face challenges such as a lack of education and experience, restricted access to inputs, and inferior agricultural extension services. By facilitating direct, fast, and global information and idea exchange between farmers and experts and addressing these issues (Hobbs, 1996;Bozoğlu and Ceyhan, 2007;Aker, 2008;Schmidt and Wagner, 2019;Quintana-García et al, 2021;Kang et al, 2023), ICT enhances the transmission of information. Producers may also gain greater access to advice and instruction from reliable professionals.…”

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Exploring the influence of internet technology adoption on the technical efficiency of food production: insight from wheat farmers

Ahmad,

Zhao,

Jile

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Digital technology plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable farming and ensuring food security, especially in developing countries. This study evaluates the impact of Internet technology usage on technical efficiency in crop productivity, using data from 600 wheat farmers in rural Pakistan. It addresses the imperative need to enhance agricultural practices within the context of sustainable food production. To achieve this, a matched sample of Internet users and non-users was formed through propensity score matching. The study employs the stochastic frontier method with sample selection adjustment, ensuring a robust evaluation of technical efficiency between these groups. The findings reveal a positive influence of Internet usage on efficiency, persisting even after mitigating self-selection bias from observed and unobserved factors. Internet users exhibit a technical efficiency score of 0.62, surpassing the 0.55 score of non-users. Quantile regression analysis exposes varying impacts of Internet usage on technical efficiency, with less efficient farmers experiencing substantial improvements. Widespread Internet adoption holds the potential to significantly enhance agricultural production for growers. The research underscores the role of promoting Internet utilization to stimulate growth and improve farming efficiency within the evolving digital economy. Policymakers are advised to promote the adoption of modern technology to enhance crop production and support economic growth.

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“…Jin et al (2023) highlighted that while productivity advancements impact natural ecology due to population growth, the focus should be on adopting low-carbon and science-based agricultural practices rather than halting productivity. Research conducted in Shandong province by Kang et al (2023) shed light on the impact of ICT utilization on the growth, performance, and delivery of vegetable farms. Additionally, Li et al (2023) suggested that utilizing IT might help narrow the income gap between rural and urban areas.…”

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The impact of informatization on agri-income of China's rural farmers: ways for digital farming

Xiaoyan,

Jiangnan,

Xuelian

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Informatization, a vital element in economic development, plays a pivotal role in shaping rural areas by promoting efficient resource allocation and fostering the prosperity of high-income rural farmers. This research delves into the intricate relationship between informatization and the enhancement of farmers' income, revealing a variety of perspectives on the matter. The research explores three distinct angles that highlight the complexities of the relationship between informatization and the growth of income in rural areas. Through rigorous analysis, the study aims to provide insights into the interplay between informatization and farmers' income growth. It identifies challenges and opportunities in the process of rural digitalization, such as the incomplete industrial chain of agricultural digitalization and the need for enhanced agricultural market information platforms. The study also underscores the importance of increasing farmers' digital literacy as a means to broaden income growth avenues. In doing so, the research strives to contribute to a more balanced and equitable rural society in China. This investigation employs various research methodologies, including panel analysis and threshold effect analysis, to explore the multifaceted relationships between informatization and farmers' income growth. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders involved in the ongoing development of rural areas and in ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth in China.

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The impact of information and communication technology on the technical efficiency of smallholder vegetable farms in Shandong of China

Cited by 4 publications

References 59 publications

Winter Wheat Mapping in Shandong Province of China with Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Images

Winter Wheat Mapping in Shandong Province of China with Multi-Temporal Sentinel-2 Images

Exploring the influence of internet technology adoption on the technical efficiency of food production: insight from wheat farmers

The impact of informatization on agri-income of China's rural farmers: ways for digital farming

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