Tree planting by smallholder farmers in Malawi: Using the theory of planned behaviour to examine the relationship between attitudes and behaviour

Meijer, Seline S.; Catacutan, Delia; Sileshi, Gudeta W.; Nieuwenhuis, Maarten

doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2015.05.008

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“…The TPB has been used to understand farmers' adoption of soil conservation practices (e.g., [69]), the reduction of pesticide use and farmer safety behaviour (e.g., [70]), land management and pro-environmental agricultural practices (e.g., [71]), the adoption of agricultural best management practices (e.g., [72]), the uptake of agricultural and agroforestry innovations (e.g., [73]), the uptake of environmental conservation behaviour on the farm (e.g., [74]), climate change and water conservation strategies (e.g., [75]), as well as the adoption of an improved natural grassland management system [76]. To model the conversion to organic farming, some studies also applied the TPB model as the principal theoretical framework (Tutkun et al in Switzerland [77]; Hattam in Mexico [78]; Kaufmann et al in Estonia and Latvia [79]; Läpple in Ireland [80]; Sutherland in England [81]; and Asadollahpour et al in Iran [82]).…”

Section: Theory Of Planned Behaviourmentioning

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Adoption of Organic Farming as an Opportunity for Syrian Farmers of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Structural Equation Modelling

Issa

Hamm

2017

Sustainability

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Exporting organic fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) to the European Union could represent a great opportunity for Syrian farmers and exporters. Yet, the organic sector in Syria is comparatively young and only a very small area of FFV is organically managed. To date, little is known about Syrian farmers' attitudes towards organic FFV production. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the intentions and attitudes of Syrian farmers of FFV towards organic farming and how likely they are to convert their farms to organic production within the next five years. Using a two-stage cluster sampling procedure, 266 conventional farmers of FFV in 75 villages located in different districts of Syria's coastal region were selected for this survey. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews by a project partner in Syria (Citrus Fruit Board in Tartous) from December 2012 until mid-May 2013. We used the Theory of Planned Behaviour as theoretical framework and Partial Least Squares Path Modelling as the main tool for data analysis. The results show that most farmers used at least one of the practices that are also part of certified organic production (throughout this article, the term organic agriculture, farming, and/or production always refer to certified organic agricultural production), and hold strong positive attitudes and intentions to adopt organic production within the next five years.

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Adoption of Organic Farming as an Opportunity for Syrian Farmers of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Structural Equation Modelling

Issa

Hamm

2017

Sustainability

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“…Especially, farmers' statements regarding future intentions are highly likely to be influenced by interview technique, survey design, and require some form of validation. This form of bias has been mentioned in previous studies [38,39]. This bias was minimized by providing detailed explanations prior to the questionnaire or interviews, and respondents were requested to be honest and independent in answering the questions.…”

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Exploring Farmers’ Pro-Ecological Intentions after Ecological Rehabilitation in a Fragile Environment Area: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Deng

Zhang

et al. 2017

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Farmers' pro-ecological intentions (PEI) after ecological rehabilitation are crucial to the sustainability of ecological conservation achievements and attract attention from policy-makers and managers. However, studies regarding multiple factors and their mechanism of influence on farmer's PEI are limited in fragile environmental areas. We conducted a household survey that measures the perceptions and attitudes, and the individual, demographic, and economic properties of 2025 farmers in the Loess Plateau of China. Results showed that only 28.74% of the respondents intended to apply the pro-ecological behavior after ecological restoration. The structural equation model reported a high explanatory power of 77.6% for farmers' PEI. Farmers' intentions to apply pro-ecological behaviors are jointly affected by various factors, with their perceptions and attitudes found to be the most influential factor and a vital link to other factors. Farmers' individual, demographic, and economic factors also showed significant effects. Younger male farmers with higher education degrees, and better self-assessment of their abilities and perception of environmental improvement tend to state a greater intention to apply pro-ecological behaviors after the ecological rehabilitation. Results suggest that policy-makers and managers wanting to encourage farmers taking pro-ecological actions after ecological programs should value both enhancing farmers' abilities to conserve ecological achievements and their perceptions of ecological benefits.

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“…One of such method is to locate ecosystem based approach for suitable adaptation (Vignola et al, 2015). These observations are pertinent as farmers' behaviour, norms of society and level of poverty influence in uptake of these activities (Meijer et al, 2015). Further, unsustainable practices in ecosystem limit production potential and farmers face difficulties (Baig et al, 2013).…”

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Benefit to end users: appraisal of extending technology at farm fields from regions of Himachal Pradesh, India

Thakur¹,

Sharma²,

Rk³

et al. 2016

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Tick infestation is a major problem affecting farm animals and the problem is acute in hilly regions. Livestock owners who owns small herd for their sustenance, food security find it difficult to seek alternative options. Demanding physical work and lack of interface with institutions hinders their imagination thereby any new measures of control. The collaborative work of National Innovation Foundation-India and Dr G C Negi, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Palampur Himachal Pradesh resulted in sharing a model of exchanging technical know-how from research station/University system to farm field. The study had noticed that rate of infestation at predilection site was 10.90±6.84 ( ±α) number of ticks. The data were analyzed statistically using paired ‗t' test. The calculated value of t0.05 for 20 d.f was 6.89 ( at 24 hour); 5.78 ( at 48 hour) intervals was more than ‗t' table value (t0.05, 20=2.08) confirming significant efficacy of indigenous medication. It was found that herbal medication had shown 75 percent efficacy over tick infestation upon second day of administration. These in-situ herbal preparations which can be prepared at farmers field needs to be diffused for benefit of livestock owners. Sustaining environment friendly technology is paramount and is more imminent in Hilly regions. The research work demonstrated importance of leveraging animal husbandry department for technology demonstrations.

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Tree planting by smallholder farmers in Malawi: Using the theory of planned behaviour to examine the relationship between attitudes and behaviour

Cited by 141 publications

References 71 publications

Adoption of Organic Farming as an Opportunity for Syrian Farmers of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Structural Equation Modelling

Adoption of Organic Farming as an Opportunity for Syrian Farmers of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Structural Equation Modelling

Exploring Farmers’ Pro-Ecological Intentions after Ecological Rehabilitation in a Fragile Environment Area: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Benefit to end users: appraisal of extending technology at farm fields from regions of Himachal Pradesh, India

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