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    2. Adoption of crop insurance and impact: insights from India

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Aditya, K.S. (author), Khan, Md. Tajuddin (author), and Kishore, Avinash (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    India
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10284
    Journal Title:
    Agricultural Economics Research Review
    Journal Title Details:
    31(2) : 163-174
    Notes:
    Via journal online., Agriculture is inherently a risky enterprise because of its dependence on rainfall. To mitigate risks, farmers diversify crops and enterprises, maintain stabilization account or resort to the sale of assets. Crop insurance is a complementary institutional mechanism that aids farmers to cope with risks better.Considering the importance of crop insurance in risk mitigation, this paper using data from a large-scale farmers’ survey we identify the factors that influence farmers’ decision to buy crop insurance and subsequently assess its impact on farm income, production expenses and productive investments in agriculture. Farmers’ adoption of crop insurance is low— 4.80% kharif season and 3.17% in the rabi season mainly on account of lack of awareness about insurance products. Nevertheless, the probability of adoption of insurance is higher for those who experience higher crop loss and have some formal training in agriculture. The subsidy on premium also positively influences crop insurance uptake decisions. On the other hand, the factors like the lower social status, tenant farming and exposure to deficit-rainfall in the previous year are negatively associated with the decision to insure. The results on the impact of insurance are not conclusive to prove that insured farmer subsumes higher risks compared to the uninsured.

    5. Application of multiple behaviour change models to identify determinants of farmers' biosecurity attitudes and behaviours

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Richens, I.F. (author), Houdmont, J. (author), Wapenaar, W. (author), Shortall, O. (author), Kaler, J. (author), and O'Connor, H. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    United Kingdom
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 5 Document Number: D10193
    Journal Title:
    Preventive Veterinary Medicine
    Journal Title Details:
    155 : 61-74
    Notes:
    13 pages., Via UI online subscription.

    6. Artificial intelligence and the future of humans

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Anderson, Janna (author) and Rainie, Lee (author)
    Format:
    Research report
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    International: Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: D11396
    Notes:
    10 pages., Via online from website., "Experts say the rise of artifical intelligence will make most people better off over the next decade, but many have concerns about how advances in AI will affect what it means to be human, to be productive and to exercise free will. Includes references to impacts on farmers, farming and climate.

    7. Assessment of the use of facebook by farmers and agricultural extension agents in Otukpo local government area of Benue State, Nigeria

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Otene, Victor Akwu (author), Okwu, Jacob Oto (author), and Agene, Agada Jude (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-01
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10487
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural & Food Information
    Journal Title Details:
    19(4): 354-361
    Notes:
    9 pages., via online journal., This study assessed the use of Facebook by farmers and extension agents in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. One Hundred respondents (80 farmers and 20 extension agents) were selected using purposive and random sampling techniques. Research findings revealed that most farmers (56.2%) reported a low level of use of Facebook, while 50% of extension agents made high use of Facebook. Major constraints to using Facebook were poor network services for farmers and power failure for extension agents. Sex, formal education and income had significant effect on the farmers' level of Facebook use. It is therefore recommended that Internet services and electricity be improved in the study area.

    9. Broadband's role in agricultural technologies and the rural economy

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Whitacre, Brian (author / Oklahoma State University)
    Format:
    Presentation
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 8 Document Number: D10312
    Notes:
    32 pages., From the website, proceed to "agenda" link., PowerPoint presentation for the Federal Reserve Annual Agriculture Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 7, 2018., Addresses the concept of "broadband," the rural-urban digital divide, broadband across the Midwest, academic research in rural broadband, and current federal/state policy.

    10. Careers in dairy: Adolescents perceptions and attitudes

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Beecher, Marion (author), Gorman, Monica (author), Kelly, Paida (author), and Horan, Brendan (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-10-23
    Published:
    Ireland: Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: D10879
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    29(5) : 415-430
    Notes:
    15 pages, online journal article, Purpose: This paper examines the attitudes and perceptions of Irish adolescents towards potential careers in dairy farming within the context of generational renewal for a dynamic agri-food sector. Design/methodology/approach: The lens of occupational choice theory was used to present a framework within which potential careers are considered. A questionnaire-survey was undertaken with 490 Irish adolescents (15–18 yrs). Findings: While parents have the greatest influence on the career choices of adolescents, there was a positive correlation between studying agricultural science in school and considering an agricultural related career. Adolescent's attitudes towards careers in dairy farming were subject to perceptions about gender, farm ownership, potential income and work-life balance. There was a high degree of openness to gaining work experience on dairy farms. Practical implications: With an increased interest in agricultural science in second level schools in Ireland, the findings point to opportunities to influence awareness and attitudes of adolescents and their parents about career possibilities in dairy farming and to encourage both familial and non-familiar generational renewal. Theoretical implications: The paper contributes an understanding of career choices and aspirations in adolescence to add to the growing body of literature on generational renewal in farming. Originality/value: This paper focuses specifically on dairy farming, providing more detailed information about adolescents’ perceptions of dairy farming careers. The study highlights the positive relationship between studying agricultural science in school and subsequent interest in agricultural related careers. The results indicate that generation renewal in agriculture can be enhanced by giving increased attention to agriculture in school curricula.

    13. Closing the extension gap: Information and communication technology in sustainable agriculture

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Lubell, Mark (author), McRoberts, Neil (author), and University of California, Davis
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-10
    Published:
    Richmond, CA: University of California, Oakland, Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10260
    Journal Title:
    California Agriculture
    Journal Title Details:
    74(4) : 236-242
    Notes:
    7 pages., As the information revolution sweeps through the agricultural sector, extension professionals may be lagging behind their clients in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) such as social media, which could be a valuable tool for outreach and education. We surveyed sustainable agriculture stakeholders in California - extension professionals, county agricultural commissioners, and members of farm bureaus and producer groups - to measure their ICT behavior and attitudes. Drawing on diffusion of innovation theory, we characterized the innovation attributes of ICT that may influence the adoption and use of new technology among extension professionals. We also studied their demographic characteristics to establish whether there was a connection with ICT use. The main perceived benefit of ICT was that it can quickly reach larger, more diverse and more distant audiences. The perceived challenges included lack of professional support, the potential for misinformation on social media platforms, and the time requirements and technical complexity of technology use. Extension professionals experienced these challenges more than other sustainable agriculture stakeholders, creating a technology gap between extension professionals and their clientele. An ICT community of practice and clear organizational guidelines for measuring and reporting performance relating to ICT might help extension professionals dose the gap.

    14. Common values and themes for grazed open spaces: “plant diversity” and “watershed” as communication intersections for agriculture and conservation groups?

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Scasta, John Derek (author), Welter, Kelsey J. (author), and Friday, Colleen (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-01-01
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 34 Document Number: D10679
    Journal Title:
    Environmental Communication
    Notes:
    15 pages., via online journal., Communicating about the use and management of open spaces occurs within a complex social environment replete with diverse stakeholder opinions and meta-narratives. For western US rangelands, productionbased enterprises have been the traditional use but increasingly they are valued for ecosystem services such as water, recreation, biodiversity, and aesthetics which have led to additional conflict. We surveyed Wyoming-based members of six agricultural (Ag) and four environmental/conservation (Env/Con) groups to determine grazingcentric mutual exclusivity of special interests, common values, and emergent themes. We assessed 197 survey participants; 150 from Ag groups and 47 from Env/Con groups. Of 10 values assessed, “watershed” and “plant diversity” were similarly valued by both group types. These naturally dichotomous groups also agreed that communication and reliance on science are needed. Communication and conflict resolution about the use of open spaces can benefit from addressing social presuppositions and meta-narratives of broader audiences to facilitate effective dialogue and solutions.

    15. Consciously pursued joint action: agricultural and food value chains as clubs

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Fleming, Euan (author), Griffith, Garry (author), Mounter, Stuart (author), and Baker, Derek (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Australia
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11107
    Journal Title:
    International Journal on Food System Dynamics
    Journal Title Details:
    9(2) : 166-177
    Notes:
    Available online at www.centmapress.org, Authors examine ways in which club theory can help provide an alternative approach to recognizing and overcoming market failure in agricultural and food value chains.

    18. Effects of climate change in paddy production and adaption strategies in Tharu communities of Dang district, Nepal

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Poudel, Pradip Raj (author), Joshi, Narayan Raj (author), and Pokhrel, Shanta (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12-09
    Published:
    Nepal: Nepal Journals Online
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13064
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Journal Title Details:
    V.1, N.1
    Notes:
    14 pages, A study on effects of climate change on rice (Oryza sativa) production in Tharu communities of Dang district of Nepal was conducted in 2018A.D to investigate the perception and major adaptation strategies followed by Tharu farmers. The study areas were selected purposively. Cross-sectional data was collected using a household survey of 120 households by applying simple random sampling technique with lottery method for sample selection. Primary data were collected using semi-structured and pretested interview schedule, focus group discussion and key informants interview whereas monthly and annual time series data on temperature and precipitation over 21years (1996-2016) were collected from Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Kathmandu as secondary data. Descriptive statistics and trend analysis were used to analyze the data. The ratio of male and female was found to be equal with higher literacy rate at study area than district. Most of the farmers depended on agriculture only for their livelihood where there was large variation in land distribution. Farmers had better access to FM/radio for agricultural extension information sources. The study resulted that Tharu farmers of Dang perceived all parameters of climate. Temperature and rainfall were the most changing component of climate perceived by farmers. The trend analysis of temperature data of Dang over 21 years showed that maximum, minimum and average temperature were increasing at the rate of 0.031°C, 0.021°C and 0.072°C per year respectively which supports the farmers perception whereas trend of rainfall was decreased with 7.56mm per year. The yearly maximum rainfall amount was increased by 1.15mm. The production of local indigenous rice varieties were decreasing while hybrid and improved rice varieties were increasing. The district rice production trend was increasing which support the farmer’s perception. The study revealed that there were climate change effects on paddy production and using various adaptation strategies to cope in Dang district.

    19. Enabling learning in demonstration farms: a literature review

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Ingram, Julie (author), Chiswell, Hannah (author), Mills, Jane (author), Debruyne, Lies (author), Cooreman, Hanne (author), Koutsourts, Alexandros (author), Pappa, Eleni (author), and Marchand, Fleur (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11341
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Agricultural Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    2018 : 29-42
    Notes:
    13th European Farming Systems Association (IFSA) Symposium, Greece., Provides a narrative review which identifies key functional characteristics that enable learning in demonstration farms.

    20. Engagement with extension services by small-acreage sugarcane farmers in selected districts of Pakistan

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Khan, Faheem (author), Wegener, Malcolm (author), and Khan, Muhammad Zafarullah (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Pakistan: Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN)
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11211
    Journal Title:
    Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal
    Journal Title Details:
    14(2) : 34-42
    Notes:
    Personal interviews with 336 small-acreage sugarcane growers indicated that less than half had any knowledge of the public extension services available. Growers who were aware of extension services and sought information from extension achieved substantially higher average yields than growers who did not. Authors recommended that the Pakistan government review current extension services and consider strengthening them.

    22. Evaluating the Swedish approach to motivating improved work safety conditions on farms: insights from fear appeals and the extended parallel processing model

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Svennefelt, Catharina Alwall (author), Hunter, Erik (author), and Lundqvist, Peter (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10495
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agromedicine
    Journal Title Details:
    23(4): 355-373
    Notes:
    20 pages., via online journal., Farm work safety intervention programs based on educating and informing have been criticized for not demonstrably improving work safety. We argue that these criticisms are misplaced and that the problem with educating and informing lies not necessarily in the tool, but rather in its implementation. We arrive at this conclusion by systematically investigating eight of the largest farm work safety interventions in Sweden. In particular, we describe how they use fear and other emotional appeals in their communications in an attempt to motivate improved work safety. We then analyze their implementation using the extended parallel processing model (EPPM). We show that, although threat of injury and death is used in the majority of these interventions to motivate individuals, the threat is inconsistent with the behaviors targeted. Other shortcomings and implications for implementing wide-scale farm work safety interventions are discussed.

    23. Evaluation of the radio as an agricultural information source in rural areas

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Adamides, G. (author) and Stylianou, A. (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10493
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural & Food Information
    Journal Title Details:
    19(4): 362-376
    Notes:
    16 pages., via online journal., The goal of this study was to evaluate a radio program as a source of agricultural information and examine the relationship between specific socioeconomic characteristics and listenership. The findings revealed that half of the farmers listen to the radio program, while older farmers are more likely to be listeners. Moreover, there are no significant differences between listeners and nonlisteners with respect to education level. More focus should be given to mountainous and less favored areas where more traditional information sources prevail. It is strongly recommended that the broadcast be sustained and improved based on farmers' suggestions and be regularly assessed.

    24. Examining the reach of public and private agricultural advisory services and farmers’ perceptions of their quality: the case of county Laois in Ireland

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Dunne, Andy (author), Markey, Anne (author), and Kinsella, Jim (author)
    Format:
    Abstract
    Publication Date:
    2018-11-14
    Published:
    Ireland: Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 101 Document Number: D10878
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    29(5) : 404-419
    Notes:
    13 pages, online journal, This article examines the reach, the amount, the content and the quality of agricultural extension in County Laois in Ireland as reported by farmers. It seeks to better understand extension interaction in an Irish county case.

    25. Factors affecting paddy farmers' perception of utilizing agricultural machines in Indonesia

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Pullaila, Ani (author), Amrullah, Eka Rastiyanto (author), Astuti, Yati (author), and Ishida, Akira (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-08
    Published:
    Indonesia
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12002
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
    Journal Title Details:
    10(8) : 150-157
    Notes:
    8 pages, Online via UI Library electronic subscription., Research identified factors farmers' negative perception on utilizing rice transplanters and combine harvesters. Findings suggested that government agricultural extension services play a significant role in lessening farmers' negative perceptions.

    26. Factors influencing farmers' adoption of best management practices: a review and synthesis

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Liu, Tingting (author), Bruins, Randall J.F. (author), and Heberling, Matthew T. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09653
    Journal Title:
    Sustainability
    Journal Title Details:
    10, 432

    28. Farmer perceptions of tunnels for berry production: management and marketing implications

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Conner, David S. (author) and Demchak, Kathleen (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12
    Published:
    United States: American Society for Horticultural Science
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 11 Document Number: D10323
    Journal Title:
    HortTechnology
    Journal Title Details:
    28(6) : 706-710
    Notes:
    6 pages., Via online journal., Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) and caneberries (Rubus sp.) are popular crops that can bring revenue to farms and may improve farm profitability. High and low tunnels can bring a number of benefits to growers, including season extension and improved berry yield and quality, as well as management challenges. Few studies in the literature report directly on grower experiences using tunnels. We report the results of interviews of 10 independent growers who use tunnels to produce strawberries and caneberries. The results echo previous studies finding improved yield and quality, and highlight benefits and challenges around pest, weed, and nutrient management. One novel finding is the role of season extension in creating marketing opportunities. Interviewed growers caution of a learning curve and the need to start on a small scale and grow gradually. Future focus for research should include improved ventilation and mechanization.

    30. Farmers perception on climate change and determinants of adaptation strategies in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State of Ethiopia

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Mesfin, Afeworki H. (author) and Bekele, Adam (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Ethiopia
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11081
    Journal Title:
    International Journal on Food System Dynamics
    Journal Title Details:
    9(5) : 453-469
    Notes:
    Available online at www.centmapress.org, Policy implications from findings suggested that improved access to credit, production factors (like land, labor) enhancing the bargaining power of smallholder farmers can significally increase farm-level adaption to climate change.

    31. Farmers prevailing perception profiles regarding GM crops: a classification proposal

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Almeida, Carla (author) and Massarani, Luisa (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    SAGE Journals
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 32 Document Number: D10598
    Journal Title:
    Public Understanding of Science
    Journal Title Details:
    27(8), 952–966
    Notes:
    15 pages., via online journal., Genetically modified organisms have been at the centre of a major public controversy, involving different interests and actors. While much attention has been devoted to consumer views on genetically modified food, there have been few attempts to understand the perceptions of genetically modified technology among farmers. By investigating perceptions of genetically modified organisms among Brazilian farmers, we intend to contribute towards filling this gap and thereby add the views of this stakeholder group to the genetically modified debate. A comparative analysis of our data and data from other studies indicate there is a complex variety of views on genetically modified organisms among farmers. Despite this diversity, we found variations in such views occur within limited parameters, concerned principally with expectations or concrete experiences regarding the advantages of genetically modified crops, perceptions of risks associated with them, and ethical questions they raise. We then propose a classification of prevailing profiles to represent the spectrum of perceptions of genetically modified organisms among farmers.

    33. Farmers take food answers direct to busy urban moms: CommonGround volunteer program launches carpool video series

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Morgan, Missy (author)
    Format:
    News release
    Publication Date:
    2018-06-29
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09650
    Notes:
    Online from the United Soybean Board via communications firm Osborn Barr, St. Louis, Missouri. 1 page.

    34. Farmers' perception about quality of planted seed yam and their preferences for certified seed yam in Ghana

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Boadu, Paul (author), Aidoo, Robert (author), Ohene-Yankyera, Kwasi (author), Kleigh, Ulrich (author), Abdoulaye, Tahirou (author), Maroya, Norbert (author), Orchard, John (author), and Bekoe, Stephen (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Ghana
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 165 Document Number: D11664
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
    Journal Title Details:
    06(3) : 71-83
    Notes:
    14 pages., Online via AgEconSearch., Results of surveying among 380 yam farmers indicated that farmers generally agree that use use of certified seed yam would help to improve yield because of minimum to no disease/pest infestation. Farmer educational level, experiences, access to extension services and household incomes were factors influencing farmers' perception about quality of seed yam cultivated. Authors recommended promotion of farmer education through increased access to extension services.

    35. Farmers' use of mobile phone for accessing agricultural information in Pakistan: a case of Punjab province

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Khan, Nasir Abbas (author), Qijie, Gao (author), Ali, Shoukat (author), Shahbaz, Babar (author), and Shah, Ashfaq Ahmad (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Pakistan
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 133 Document Number: D11378
    Journal Title:
    Ciencia Rural
    Journal Title Details:
    49 : 10, e20181016,
    Notes:
    12 pages., Online via Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). 12 pages., Authors focused on use of mobile phones in accessing agricultural information by farmers in the Punjab province. Major uses involved market information, plus other kinds of agricultural information. Major constraints involved farmers' limited aptitude for use of mobile phones and lack of awareness of information sources.

    36. Farmers’ choice of market channels and producer prices in India: role of transportation and communication networks

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Negi, Digvijay S. (author), Birthal, Pratap S. (author), Roy, Devesh (author), and Khan, Md. Tajuddin (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12
    Published:
    Science Direct
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10419
    Journal Title:
    Food Policy
    Journal Title Details:
    81(106-121)
    Notes:
    16 pages., Via online journal., This paper assesses the effect of transportation and communication networks on farmers’ choice of market channels for paddy and wheat, and subsequently on the prices they receive from these channels. It is found that smallholder farmers sell more to informal channels i.e. local traders and input dealers, and typically receive lower prices from them compared to the government-set minimum support prices (MSP). The prices realized from the sales in regulated markets are also less than the MSP despite these being claimed to be more transparent in price discovery. Econometric results show that farmers’ access to transportation and information enables them to obtain better price terms from informal as well as formal channels. The effect of information is relatively stronger, implying that farmers’ access to transportation itself is not sufficient but is effective when combined with provision of market information. Further, our proposition is that despite a positive impact of the improved market access on price realization from informal traders, farmer-trader relations are unlikely to undergo a meaningful change because of the tied transactions involving inputs, credit and outputs.

    37. Farmers’ perception of water quality and risks in the Mashavera river basin, Georgia: analyzing the vulnerability of the social-ecological system through community perceptions

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Withanachchi, Sisira S. (author), Kunchulia, Ilia (author), Ghambashidze, Giorgi (author), Al Sidawi, Rami (author), Urushadze, Teo (author), and Ploeger, Angelika (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-08-28
    Published:
    Switzerland: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10388
    Journal Title:
    Sustainability
    Journal Title Details:
    10(9)
    Notes:
    26 pages., Via online journal., Competing natural resources usage that leads to dramatic land use changes can threaten the balance of a social-ecological system. When this is the case, communities are directly exposed to the negative consequences of those land use changes. The Mashavera River Basin is considered one of the hotspots of environmental pollution in Georgia. This is of importance for public health because the food production from this basin meets a substantial proportion of the country’s food demand. The farmers’ perception of the water quality and their perceived risks to the economy, health, and lifestyle reflect the status of the environmental and social conditions. The inclusion of farmers’ risk perceptions is an important stage of water quality governance that could enable active civic participation. The approach of this research study was the convergence model in the triangular design of the mixed method approach. As part of the social data, the research study was conducted with a survey of 177 households, for which agriculture was either a main or partial source of income. A few focus group discussions were also conducted. A binary logistic regression analysis was employed as the main method for the analysis. The results from the pollution load index (PLI) were used as the supportive data to verify some geospatial hypotheses. We found that aesthetic attributes (i.e., color changes observed in the river) and the source of the water contamination (i.e., mining sites) were the main predictor variables for a perceived risk to water quality, health, and livelihoods. The people who work in agriculture as the main income source had more concern about their ability to sell their agricultural products as a result of water contamination in the river, compared with people for whom agriculture is a secondary source of income or for self-consumption. Age, amount of land, years of agricultural experience, and the source of water supply for agriculture did not have a significant effect on any of the risk perception or water quality perception models. The results indicate that the health risk is perceived more strongly in areas with more heavily contaminated water compared to less polluted areas. We propose that conducting a public risk perception assessment is an ideal means to detect people’s concerns regarding water quality governance for future risk analysis in Georgia. Another recommendation of this study is an integrated model of risk assessment that combines the results from a public risk perception assessment and a technical assessment. The benefits of such an integrated assessment include finding new hazard-sensitive areas for further analysis, the possibility to cross-check data for verification, communal communication of hazardous conditions by utilizing local knowledge, and the direct participation of the community in monitoring risks.

    39. Gender differences in use and preferences of agricultural information sources in Pakistan

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    J. Lamontagne-Godwin (author), F. E. Williams (author), N. Aslam, S. Cardey (author), P. Dorward (author), and M. Alma (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-06-27
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: D10112
    Journal Title:
    The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    24(5) : 419–434
    Notes:
    Via online journal, Purpose: Rural advisory services ensure agricultural information is disseminated to rural populations, yet they are less accessible to women. This research provides insight on gender differences in information access by investigating frequency of use and preference of agricultural information sources by gender in a rural setting, differentiated according to literacy and age. Design/Methodology/approach: This study interviewed 401 male/female individuals in farm households in Jhang and Bahawalpur district of Punjab, Pakistan in 2016. Findings: Men and women farmers’ use and preferences in accessing information sources are extremely different. Women hardly use sources for agricultural information, and value interpersonal communication from informal sources. In contrast, men use and value official agencies more. Radio, surprisingly, was very rarely used, contradicting previous findings of research elsewhere. Age and literacy affect differences between women more than it does between men, particularly for convenient locations to access information. Practical implications The study identified and refined major gender differences regarding use and preference for agricultural information in relation to age and literacy, and helps to articulate options to improve gender equality of access to agricultural information in Pakistan. Theoretical implications: The focus and outcomes regarding gender intersecting with age and literacy in agricultural information access imply the need for more refined socio-economic models, discerning and interrelating gender and other social dimensions beyond the standard of male-headed households. Originality/value: This paper adds to the growing body of evidence on information access according to gender, highlighting the need to investigate deeper socio-cultural issues around age and literacy.

    40. German pic farmers' attitudes toward animal welfare programs and their willingness to participate in these programs: an empirical study

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    Contributers:
    von Hardenberg, Louisa (author) and Heise, Heinke (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Germany
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 121 Document Number: D11110
    Journal Title:
    International Journal on Food System Dynamics
    Journal Title Details:
    9(3) : 289-301
    Notes:
    Available online at www.centmapress.org, Four factors and three farmer groups were identified which significantly differed regarding their attitudes towards animal welfare programs and willingness to participate in them. Authors cited evidence of need to design tailor-made strategies for communicating with farmers about this subject.

    41. Herd dynamics reflect constraint for pig production and farmer attitudes in smallholder systems in Lao PDR

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Tiemann, Tassilo T. (author), Phengvilaysouk, Ammaly (author), and Keonouchanh, Soukanh (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Laos
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 5 Document Number: D10191
    Journal Title:
    Animal Production Science
    Journal Title Details:
    58 : 2158-2166
    Notes:
    Via UI online subscription.

    44. ICTs for conservation agriculture: influence of actor positioning in knowledge networks in Laikipia and Machakos counties, Kenya

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Achora, J. C. (author), Sseguya, H. (author), Kyazze, F. (author), Mkomwa, S. (author), and Okello, D. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Kenya: Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN)
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11206
    Journal Title:
    Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal
    Journal Title Details:
    14(1) : 24-33
    Notes:
    Findings prompt researchers to recommend the use of information and communications technologies with conventional approaches in conservation agriculture knowledge networks.

    45. Identification of key components for a new urban food strategy - results of a delphi study in Cologne, Germany

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Hirsch, Darya (author), Heuschkel, Zoe (author), and Terlau, Wiltrud (author)
    Format:
    Paper
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Germany
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 106 Document Number: D10930
    Notes:
    2018 International European Forum (163rd EAAE Seminar), February 5-9, 2018, Innsbruck, Austria. International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks. 5 pages., Urban food systems consist of many stakeholders with different perspectives, different interests and different governance tools. This study aimed at developing potential future scenarios for the food system of Cologne by analysing the system with a Delphi approach. In our research-design, the suitability of the Delphi-method was evaluated not only as a tool for future modelling and scenario design, but also as a communication tool among the group of participants on a multistakeholder platform. As a case study, the Food Policy Council of Cologne, Germany was used. Cologne can be seen as a forerunner among German cities in the development of a new urban food policy. Some of the successful steps to re-envisioning food as an urban system include joining the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, the decision of the City Council to become an edible city and the establishment of a Food Policy Council. For the study it was important to capture participants’ visions of a common goal regarding the governance of the urban food system and also to identify mental ‘silos’. It was obvious that the municipality of Cologne together with the Food Policy Council made great efforts towards participatory processes to build a vision for a sustainable and regional food supply. However, many stakeholder-groups in the process still work exclusively among themselves and do not actively practice the confrontation with the viewpoints of other relevant groups. This supports the maintenance of ‘silos’ and leaves little room for face-to-face discussions. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to explore key components of food provisioning in the future for Cologne while confronting all stakeholders (municipal administration and politicians, farmers and food activists) with the perspectives of all group members. We used a multi-stakeholder Delphi approach with 19 panellists to find out essential components of the municipal regional food provisioning system in Cologne. Unique in this Delphi study is the bringing together of municipal administration, regional urban farmers and food activists. The research is still on-going, but preliminary results show that more communication among all relevant actors, especially horizontally among different city departments, in the urban food system is needed.

    46. Identifying Generational Differences to Target Extension Programming when Discussing Genetic Modification

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Beattie, Peyton (author), Lamm, Alexa J. (author), Rumble, Joy N. (author), and Ellis, Jason D. (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    United States: The American Association for Agricultural Education
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 131 Document Number: D11320
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Education
    Journal Title Details:
    59(3) : 154-168
    Notes:
    15 pages., via online journal, Genetic modification (GM) science has received considerable pushback from consumers despite the research finding GM products are safe for consumption. This may be partly due to the disconnect between consumers and farms since most consumers are disconnected from the farm by at least three generations. The largest consumer population is composed of millennials, which is the generation furthest removed from the farm which may mean they need to be educated differently about GM science than other generations. The purpose of this research was to determine if there were generational differences regarding the perceived attributes of GM science to inform the development of extension programs designed to educate consumers about GM science. A survey was used to collect consumers’ perceptions of GM science. The respondents were grouped into generational classifications and perceptions between groups were compared. The findings revealed generations do perceived GM science differently and extension programs should be designed for specific generational audiences.

    47. Improving on-farm water use efficiency: role of collective action in irrigation management

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Chaudhry, Anita M. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 144 Document Number: D11550
    Journal Title:
    Water Resources and Economics
    Journal Title Details:
    22 :4-18
    Notes:
    15 pages., Online via UI e-subscription., Data from Pakistan prompt the author to suggest that underlying community characteristics and/or social interactions may be driving both the performance of water user associations and on-farm water use efficiency.

    48. Information and Communication Technology Roles in Agricultural Value Chain Promotion Among Peri-Urban Women Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Nwamaka, Atoma Charity (author), Agu, Onoh Peter (author), and Emily, Emerhirhi Abibetu (author)
    Format:
    Journal article.
    Publication Date:
    2018-10-04
    Published:
    United States: University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12377
    Journal Title:
    Library Philosophy and Practice
    Journal Title Details:
    Fall 2018
    Notes:
    16 pages., Farmers do not make/maximize profits when they stop at the production level only. To make more profits, they need to add value to their products. This paper examines the roles of ICTs in promoting agricultural value chain among women farmers who reside in the urban fringes of Imo State. The specific objectives were to identify value chain information needs of women farmers; ascertain ICT devices used by the women farmers and determine perceived roles of ICTs in promoting agricultural value chain. A total of 250 women farmers were randomly selected and interviewed using questionnaire complimented with oral discussion. Date collected were analyzed using descriptive tools such as percentages, mean and standard deviation. Results showed that respondents need agricultural value chain information on production and storage as shown by 98% response, marketing/business development (100%), financial services (98.8%), processing/packaging (88%), transportation/trading/distribution (93.6%). The following information devices/sources played vital roles –radio (84%), mobile phones (100%), television (62%), newspaper/magazines (55.4%), extension agents (49.6%) among others. On the roles of information sources/devices in value chain promotion, ICT device/sources provide information on time of planting, availability of seeds/input, reducing time of business transactions, financial services provision and market prices among roles.

    49. Information provision by public library to agricultural extension agents in a developing country

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome (author), Owolabi, Ayotunde (author), Segun-Adeniran, Chidi (author), Aregbesola, Ayooluwa (author), Emmanuel Owolabi, Sola (author), and Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12-10
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 114 Document Number: D10996
    Journal Title:
    Public Library Quarterly
    Journal Title Details:
    38(1) : 103-115
    Notes:
    14 pages., One of the bedrock of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is eradication of poverty and hunger. In an attempt to actualize this goal, the role of public libraries in information provision to agricultural extension agents in Nigeria becomes paramount. This paper discusses provision of information to agricultural extension agents in a developing country. It starts with the concept of extension agents and the essence of information provision to them. It further discusses types, sources and challenges of public libraries in information provision to agricultural extension workers in a developing country. Some of the challenges are as follows: poor funding of public libraries, demotivated staff, and so on. Based on these discussions, the paper recommended adequate training and retraining of staff, adequate funding of public libraries by the federal, state and local government, the revitalization of the abandoned mobile library services among others. The paper therefore concludes that information provision to agricultural extension agents by public library is very crucial for national development. The current state of poverty, hunger and lack in Nigeria and some other African countries could be reduced to a great extent if current, relevant and up-to-date information are provided by libraries to the concerned agencies.

    50. Innovation intermediation in a digital age: comparing public and private new-ICT platforms for agricultural extension in Ghana

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Munthali, Nyamwaya (author), Leeuwis, Cees (author), Van Paassen, Annemarie (author), Lie, Rico (author), Asare, Richard (author), Van Lammeren, Ron (author), and Schut, Marc (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-11
    Published:
    Science Direct
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10421
    Journal Title:
    NJAS - Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences
    Journal Title Details:
    (86-87) : 64-76
    Notes:
    13 pages., Via online journal., Agricultural extension in sub-Saharan Africa has often been criticised for its focus on linear knowledge transfer, and limited attention to systemic approaches to service delivery. Currently, the region is experiencing a new-ICT revolution and there are high expectations of new-ICTs to enhance interaction and information exchange in extension service delivery. Using an innovation systems perspective, we distinguish the roles demand-articulation, matching demand and supply, and innovation process management for innovation-intermediaries. The study explores literature on how new-ICT may support these roles, with specific interest in the possibilities of environmental monitoring and new forms of organisation enabled by enhanced connectivity. In order to contribute to the understanding of this area, the paper reports on a comparative study of two new-ICT platforms embedded in Ghanaian public and private extension organisations respectively. We assess the roles that these platforms (aim to) support, and document achievements and constraints based on interviews with extension staff and farmers. The findings indicate that while both platforms aim to support innovation-intermediation roles the focus areas and level of detail differ due to diverging organisational rationales to service delivery. In addition, we see that new-ICTs' potential to support innovation-intermediation roles is far from realised. This is not due to (new) ICTs lacking the capacity to link people in new ways and make information accessible, but due to the wider social, organisational and institutional factors that define the realisation of their potential. Therefore, more conventional modes of interaction around production advice and also credit provision continue to be dominant and better adapted to the situation. However, beyond the two platforms that were developed specifically by and for the extension organisations, there were indications that more informal and self-organised new-ICT initiatives can transform and enhance interaction patterns in innovations systems to achieve collective goals through standard virtual platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.

    51. Is agricultural intensification a growing health concern? perceptions from waste management stakeholders in vietnam

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Veidt, Julia (author), Lam, Steven (author), Nguyen-Viet, Hung (author), Tuyet-Hanh, Tran T. (author), and Nguyen-Mai, Huong (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    United States: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 197 Document Number: D10417
    Journal Title:
    Sustainability
    Journal Title Details:
    10(12)
    Notes:
    13 pages., Article 4395, via online journal, This article characterizes the health risk perceptions toward excreta and wastewater management practices among waste management stakeholders in Vietnam and explores the implications of such perceptions on hygiene behaviors and preventative actions. Key informant interviews (n = 19; 12 women and 7 men) were conducted with farmers, community leaders, researchers, and government representatives in Hanoi and Ha Nam Province. Interviews were audio-recorded with permission, transcribed, and analyzed using a constant comparative method and qualitative thematic analysis. Researchers and government representatives perceived that the lack of knowledge of safe waste management practices among farmers was responsible for the use of “outdated” and often “unsafe” waste management practices. However, many farmers were aware of the health risks and safe hygienic practices but felt that safety measures were impractical and viewed susceptibility to diseases as low risk. Farmers also identified unfavorable climate and working conditions, limited financial capacity, and limited farm space as barriers to adopting safe management practices. At the broader level, inadequate communication between ministries often led to the creation of inconsistent waste management regulations. These barriers create constraints on efforts to improve sustainable waste management practices. Promoting collaboration between sectors, encouraging farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing, and designing and implementing risk communication strategies that account for risk perceptions of stakeholders are recommended.

    52. It is always dry here: examining perceptions about drought and climate change in the southern high plains

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Colston, Nicole M. (author), Vadjunec, Jacqueline M. (author), and Fagin, Todd (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 34 Document Number: D10676
    Journal Title:
    Environmental Communication
    Notes:
    18 pages., via online journal., Drought is defined, experienced, and communicated about in multiple ways. This case study examines individual definitions of drought (timing, impacts, and severity) and attitudes about climate change. Household surveys (n = 120) were conducted in Cimarron County, Oklahoma and Union County, New Mexico using a stratified random sampling method to select farmers, ranchers, and town residents. Information about drought is primarily communicated between neighbors, friends, and family, as well as media and local governing agencies. Residents perceive the recent drought to be the worst drought on record, regardless of previous drought experiences. Residents reported widespread drought-related impacts on agriculture, environment, and society. Most residents see drought as cyclical and driven by natural causes, rather than human causes. We recommend adaptive drought communication engage more fully with identity, place, and history. Climate information should be presented in a relevant manner to diverse agricultural stakeholders with differing attitudes about climate change, management, and climate information.

    57. Mobile phone usage for accessing agricultural information in southern Ethiopia

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Kaske, Deribe (author), Mvena, Zebedayo S. K. (author), and Sife, Alfred S. (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-01
    Published:
    Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10492
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural & Food Information
    Journal Title Details:
    19(3): 284-298
    Notes:
    16 pages., via online journal., This study was conducted in Ethiopia to determine the use of mobile phones in agriculture. The study included 320 household heads who owned mobile phones. Data were collected using an interview schedule. The results revealed that the majority (90.6%) of household heads made phone calls for agricultural purposes. Over three quarters (85.9%) of the household heads received phone calls related to agriculture. Short message service (SMS) was poorly used. It is concluded that mobile phones are playing an important role as an informational medium. Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia needs to develop a mobile-based agricultural information dissemination system to enhance information delivery to rural farming households.

    60. Occupational safety and visual communication: User-centred design of safety training material for migrant farmworkers in Italy

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Vigoroso, Lucia (author), Caffaro, Federica (author), and Cavallo, Eugenio (author)
    Format:
    Online article
    Publication Date:
    2018-11-10
    Published:
    Italy: Science Direct
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10257
    Journal Title:
    Safety Science
    Notes:
    11 pages., Via online journal., Visual communication allows the transmission of ideas and information more easily than written communication. Therefore, visual communication is used in different sectors (education, health, machinery, marketing, politics, environmental studies, musicology, science) to overcome language barriers and to effectively convey useful information. Nevertheless, the use of visual material to improve the comprehensibility of safety training in the workplace has been under-investigated, which is particularly true in the agricultural sector, despite its hazardousness and the high number of migrant farmworkers who might benefit from training provided by means of visual communication due to their often scarce knowledge of the local language. Combining graphic composition rules with a user-centred design (UCD) approach, this study aimed to develop visual safety training material based on migrant farmworkers’ needs to increase migrant trainees’ satisfaction in the training process. Focus groups were conducted with both trainers and migrant farmworkers to identify critical issues in existing safety training material and to discuss and evaluate different prototypes of the visual material developed by the authors. Significantly higher satisfaction was reported by migrants trained with the new material compared to a control group in a final training session (U = 152.50, z = −2.165, p = 0.030). Implications for the improvement of safety training for migrant farmworkers are discussed.

    62. Pastoralist's perceptions on the impact of Vachellia karroo encroachment on communal rangelands of the East Cape, South Africa

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Tokozwayo, S. (author), Mopipi, U.K. (author), Timpong-Jones, E.C. (author), Gulwa (author), Thubela, T. (author), and Nyangiwe, N. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-11
    Published:
    South Africa
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12000
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
    Journal Title Details:
    10(11) : 222-233
    Notes:
    12 pages, Online via UI Library electronic subscription. Open access to full text., This study concluded that the small to medium-sized tree, Vachellia karroo, commonly known as sweet thorn, had a negative impact on farmers' production, and sheep and cattle owners observed the encroachment of it as a form of land degradation. Pastoralists said the use of fire and bush clearing could be used to mitigate encroachment. Authors suggested providing training and demonstrations that can complement farmers' knowledge.

    63. Paying for digital information: assessing farmers' willingness to pay for a digital agriculture and nutrition service in Ghana

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Palloni, G. (author), Aker, J. (author), Gilligan, D. (author), Hidrobo, M. (author), and Ledlie, N. (author)
    Format:
    Paper
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Ghana
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 165 Document Number: D11668
    Notes:
    26 pages., Paper presented at the 2018 conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE), July 28-August 2, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada., Researchers assessed farmers' willingness to pay for a newly introduced digital nutrition-sensitive agricultural information service in Ghana, called Vodafone Farmers' Club (VFC). Findings suggested that farmers' willingness to pay for VFC service was high at low prices, then decreased rapidly as the price increased. Women had statistically lower willingness to pay than men, whether for agricultural information only or information involving both agriculture and nutrition.

    64. Practical agricultural communication: Incorporating scientific and indigenous knowledge for climate mitigation

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sereenonchai, Sukanya (author) and Arunrat, Noppol (author)
    Format:
    Online article
    Publication Date:
    2018-03-26
    Published:
    Thailand: Science Direct
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10255
    Journal Title:
    Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences
    Notes:
    8 pages., Via online journal., Agricultural communication to mitigate climate change enables information dissemination of both scientific knowledge (SCK) and indigenous knowledge (IDK) for practical farming. This research analyzed knowledge utilization and conducted community-based participatory communication to propose a practical agricultural communication framework for climate mitigation. Based on a qualitative method of data collection in Phichit province, the key findings showed that SCK and IDK can be mutually utilized to enhance the good relationship among the people and for the people with nature. The participatory communication processes consisted of planning, interventions, and monitoring and empowerment. The successful farmers employing the farming practices of not burning rice straw, rice straw composting, and alternative wetting and drying technique were the main senders. The messages were related to their farming practices focusing on a practical and understandable message and graphic explanations. Vinyl was selected as a communication material for signage in the most noticeable areas in their communities. This research highlights that participatory communication with group dynamics and communication promotion mechanisms at both local and national levels should be enhanced.

    67. Smallholder perceptions and communication gaps shape East African riparian ecosystems

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    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Nzau, Joslyn Muthio (author), Rogers, Rebecca (author), Shauri, Halimu Suleiman (author), Rieckmann, Marco (author), and Habel, Jan Christian (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12
    Published:
    Springer
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10420
    Journal Title:
    Biodiversity and Conservation
    Journal Title Details:
    27(14) : 3745–3757
    Notes:
    13 pages., Via online journal., Human livelihood needs and nature conservation often contradict. Yet, healthy ecosystems are crucial for human livelihood quality. The semi-arid regions of East Africa suffer under demographic pressure and soil depletion. Ecosystem degradation becomes particularly visible along rivers in semiarid regions of south-east Kenya, where former pristine riparian forests have been transformed into agricultural fields and settlements with negative effects on ecosystem services. In this study, we aim to understand how local smallholders perceive the challenges for the riparian ecosystems and what factors affect their engagement in environmental conservation. We surveyed about 200 farmers and performed expert interviews with representatives from governmental institutions from the field of land- and resource management along Nzeeu River in south-east Kenya. We assessed the level of education, land use practices, environmental knowledge, attitudes and the willingness to contribute to nature conservation. We tested for spatial bias to understand smallholders’ perceptions on environmental challenges. Our data show that land division due to inheritance is not perceived as a problem by the farmers. However, owners holding &lt; 1 ha of land property are less willing to spare some of their land for conservation, as opposed to those holding land plots above this size. Despite a high level of general willingness to conserve ecosystems, our data underline that local people hardly actively engage in conservation action. Furthermore, our data indicate a communication gap between local smallholders and regional governmental officers as well as overconfidence in mass media through the radio which can contradict successful adoption of pro-environment behavior. Sustainable land management in our study area is not a matter of education, but depends from the size of land property. There is an urgent need to bridge this communication gap, as a prerequisite to improve sustainable land management.

    69. Social media hypes about agro-food issues: activism, scandals and conflicts

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Stevens, T.M. (author), Aarts, N. (author), Termeer, C.J.A.M. (author), and Dewulf, A. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Netherlands
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 137 Document Number: D11475
    Journal Title:
    Food Policy
    Journal Title Details:
    79: 23-34
    Notes:
    12 pages., Online via UI electronic subscription, Analysis of five cases of peak social media activity in the Dutch livestock sector. Findings indicated that social media hypes revolved around activism, scandals, and conflicts - each with characteristic patterns of activity, framing, interaction and media interplay. "Our results show the need to adopt a proactive and interactive approach that transcends the view of social media as a mere communication channel to respond in crisis situations."

    70. Soil conservation practices and stakeholder’s participation in research projects—empirical evidence from Southern Italy

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Salvia, Rosanna (author), Simone, Rosaria (author), Salvati, Luca (author), and Quaranta, Giovanni (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-06-14
    Published:
    MDPI
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 11 Document Number: D10333
    Journal Title:
    Agriculture
    Journal Title Details:
    8(6) : 85
    Notes:
    20 pages., Via open source journal., Adoption of soil conservation practices is promoted by increased engagement between researchers and stakeholders. By reporting a case study from southern Italy where farmers have been involved in research projects dealing with soil conservation over several years, we demonstrated that the rate of adoption of conservative technologies is positively linked to the degree of stakeholder participation in the project and that farmers (and other stakeholders) have been driven toward more conscious perception of the complex link between agricultural practices, environmental impacts and socioeconomic effects. The results of this study reinforce the pivotal role of effective participatory processes in soil conservation—evidencing the importance of (i) time required to build relationships and (ii) intensity (and persistence) of collaboration among similar initiatives. Empirical evidence highlights the need to combine different approaches to deal with soil degradation. As well as the participatory time length, the synergies between the methods utilized, and the range of interacting mind sets are also very important.

    71. Sources of technological knowledge and farm output: evidences from a large-scale farmers' survey

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Das, Bibhunandini (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    India
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10285
    Journal Title:
    Agricultural Economics Research Review
    Journal Title Details:
    31(2) : 241-250
    Notes:
    Via journal online., Analysis revealed that both small and large farmers gained higher returns from their crops if they used both ICT and non-ICT sources of information.

    72. Storytelling through experiencescape: creating unique stories and extraordinary experiences in farm tourism

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Mei, Xiang Y (author), S Ha˚gensen, Ann-Margret (author), and Kristiansen, Heidi S (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-11-28
    Published:
    Norway: SAGE Journals
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10230
    Journal Title:
    Tourism and Hospitality Research
    Notes:
    Via online journal., Creating unique stories through storytelling as a way to stage extraordinary experiences has become increasingly important in the tourism industry, particularly in experience-based activities such as farm tourism. However, limited resources and the lack of knowledge of the experiencescape suggest that many farm tourism operators struggle to integrate the experiencescape as part of storytelling. The research method chosen was an explorative study with the use of semi-structured in-depth interviews with key farm tourism operators in the Inland region in Norway. How stories and concepts are created is dependent on the resources available, the perception of authenticity, the history of the farm as well as the environment. Storytelling can be facilitated through tangible elements in the experiencescape such as the physical environment as well as intangible elements including the interaction and dynamics between the host and guest. The farmer or the person telling the story also need to possess certain skills, engagement, and interest in order to be committed to deliver the story or the concept. Essentially, the farmer becomes a part of the product and the experience.

    73. Success story of implementing the self-sustaining agricultural extension system in Rwanda

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Innocent, Musabyimana (author), Ranganathan (author), Sankaranarayanan (author), and Vasanthakaalam, Hilda (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-09
    Published:
    Rwanda
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12001
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
    Journal Title Details:
    10(9) : 175-185
    Notes:
    11 pages, Online via UI Library electronic subscription, Researchers assessed the impact of a self-sustaining extension system to help stakeholders improve its current implementation. Analysis revealed that implementation of the system has a strong impact in agricultural development through motivation and increased training of farmer promoters.

    74. Supplemental surveillance: a review of 2015 and 2016 agricultural injury data from news reports on AgInjuryNews.org

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Weichelt, Bryan (author) and Gorucu, Serap (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-02-17
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: D09415
    Journal Title:
    Injury Prevention
    Journal Title Details:
    0 : 1-8

    77. Tailoring Extension efforts for promotion of diversified crop rotation systems

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Wang, Tong (author), Kasu, Bishal B. (author), Jacquet, Jeffrey (author), and Kumar, Sandeep (author)
    Format:
    Poster
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09655
    Notes:
    Poster presentation at the 2018 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting, Washington, D.C., August 5-7, 2018.

    78. Tax compliance attitude of rural farmers: an analysis based on survey data in Ethiopia

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Hassen Azime (author) and Gollagari Ramakrishna (author)
    Format:
    Book chapter
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Ethiopia: Springer
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D10183
    Journal Title:
    Economic Growth and Development in Ethiopia
    Notes:
    pgs. 137-158, Online ISBN: 978-981-10-8126-2, Online book chapter in Heshmati, H. and Yoon, H., Growth and Development in Ethiopia: Perspectives on Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, Springer, Singapore., Applying logit regression models, we present the factors that determine the tax compliance attitude of individual smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. The evidence presented in this article is based on the 5th Afrobarometer Survey (2014). We find some similarities and some differences with earlier studies in factors that are correlated with the tax compliance attitude of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. We argue that tax compliance is a function of individual smallholder farmers and related variables and confirm that people who are happier with open administration arrangements have a tax compliant attitude. Those farmers who perceive that their ethnic group thinks that they have been treated unfairly are less likely to have a tax compliant attitude. Smallholder farmers’ tax knowledge is also significantly correlated with a tax compliant attitude in Ethiopia. We identify a taxpayer’s satisfaction with local government officials as another determinant of tax compliance. These findings are robust to different econometric specifications.

    79. Technology adoption, its impact and determinants: the case of soybean in Madhya Pradesh

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Sharma, Purushottam (author), Dupare, B.U. (author), and Patel, Ram Manohar (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    India
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10415
    Journal Title:
    Agricultural Economics Research Review
    Journal Title Details:
    31(2) : 281-289
    Notes:
    10 pages.

    81. The comparison of social networks between organic and conventional hazelnut producers in Samsun

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Aydoğan, Mehmet (author) and Demiryürek, Kürşat (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Language:
    English / Turkish
    Publication Date:
    2018-10
    Published:
    Turkey: Ondokuz Mayıs University
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13062
    Journal Title:
    Anadolu Journal of Agricultural Sciences
    Journal Title Details:
    V.33, Iss.3
    Notes:
    10 pages, This study was carried out to reveal the sources of communication and social network of organic and conventional hazelnut producers in Samsun province. The primary and basic material of the study is the data obtained from the surveys, interviews and observations of the organic and conventional hazelnut producers in Çamlıca, Yüksekyayla villages and Ağcagüney town. Both producer groups were compared in terms of their social networks and communication channels especially on the use of different fertilizers by making suggestions on how to develop it. The results of the research showed that socio-economic status of the organic hazelnut producers was better than conventional producers in terms of land size, income, cooperation capacity, risk management and agricultural supports. Social Network Analysis (SNA) has shown the graphs of communication networks among the producers, their relationships with different public, private and mass media information sources and especially revealed leader farmers whom functioned as source of information transfer (or even blocker) among them. The relationships in organic hazelnut producers’ communication network in the village are strong, dense and information sources are varied. On the contrary, the relationships in communication network of conventional hazelnut producers were looser, strong and information sources were uniform. The main source of technical information for both groups of producers was the experienced leader farmers; as for organic producers, the heads of the local organic producers' union was the main information source in terms of commercial, legal and organizational aspects. In other words, both organic and conventional producers rely on knowledge and experience of producers who take on the role of opinion leader within the village. Therefore, innovation and knowledge transfer to farmers can be delivered through these opinion leaders. As a result of the research, it can be said that institutional information sources do not adequately support organic and conventional hazelnut growers. Thus, organic producers developed their local knowledge source based on their on-farm trials and experiences and shared this knowledge within their peer groups. However, this information needs to be supported with scientific findings.

    82. The determinants of cucumber farmers' pesticide use behavior in central Iran: implications for the pesticide use management

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Abadi, Bijan (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12-01
    Published:
    Science Direct
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 12 Document Number: D10389
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Cleaner Production
    Journal Title Details:
    205: 1069-1081
    Notes:
    13 pages., Via online journal., The investigation of the rising use of pesticides in the Yazd City is a remarkable issue, the respective witnesses on the factors affecting the issue are lacking. For this reason, this contribution was intended to investigate the determinants of the pesticide use behavior (PUB) using the design of sequential-exploratory mixed method in central Iran. In the qualitative phase, verbal data (i.e., pesticide narratives) were collected. The heuristic units of the case study were thematically analyzed using the Atlas.ti software. The obtained results served as the data that were applied to develop the conceptual framework, including grounded concepts. By surveying 306 cucumber farmers, the proposed model was tested using the path analysis in the interface of SPSS and AMOS, indicating the model fits with the data well. The study finds that attitude towards the indigenous knowledge of the pest and disease management forecasts the PUB indirectly by the mediation of attitude, behavioral intention, and PBC. Moreover, large-scale farmers have a better understanding of the usefulness of the IPM. Furthermore, the scientific pesticide knowledge and imitation influence the PUB. Habitual behavior and avarice also have a negative impact on the PUB. In addition, trust has an indirect impact on the PUB via behavioral intention. It is necessary to take policy initiatives to enhance the efficient PUB by (1) establishing a network of indigenous knowledge relevant to the pest and disease management together with the scientific pesticide knowledge, (2) disseminating the innovations that mitigate the impact of pesticides (e.g., Biochar), (3) giving information to farmers so that they are persuaded to make money as much as they fulfill their fundamental needs, change their detrimental habits of pesticide use, and (4) raising the trust in cucumber farmers by establishing a close communication between agricultural experts and cucumber farmers and updating the technical knowledge of agricultural experts in the ground of pest and vector management as well as the use of pesticides.

    83. The extent that certain dairy farmer attitudes and behaviors are associated with farm business profitability

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    O'Leary, N.W. (author), Bennett, R.M. (author), Tranter, R.B. (author), and Jones, P.J. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018-12
    Published:
    Great Britain: Science Direct
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D10187
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Dairy Science
    Journal Title Details:
    101(12): 1-18
    Notes:
    pgs. 11275-11284, Via online journal, The way in which farm managers' attitudes, personality, behavior, values, and sociodemographic characteristics influence farm business performance is, at best, only partially understood. The study reported here expands on this understanding by analyzing the attitudes and personal attributes of 80 dairy farmers in Great Britain in relation to the profitability over 3 yr of their farm businesses. Business goals, temperament, purchasing behavior, and having a growth mindset toward the business were found to be associated with profitability. A linear regression model consisting of 5 variables related to the above was presented that predicts 34% of the observed variation in profitability. Each of these variables were questions related to the participants' personal attitudes or beliefs. Other assessed variables, such as specific husbandry behaviors or practices, or management practices and sociodemographic characteristics, did not warrant inclusion in the final model. These results uniquely contribute to understanding how the attitudes, personality, behaviors, and attributes of dairy farmers are associated with, and thus likely to influence, the profitability of their farm businesses.

    84. The power of agricultural data

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Woodard, Josua D. (author), Sherrick, Bruce J. (author), Atwood, Deborah H. (author), Blair, Robert (author), Fogel, Greg (author), Goeser, Nicholas (author), Gold, Barry (author), Lewis, Josette (author), Mattson, Carl (author), Moseley, Jim (author), O'Mara, Collin (author), Piotti, John (author), Salas, Bill (author), Scarlett, Lynn (author), Duncanson, Kristin Weeks (author), and Yoder, Fred (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 199 Document Number: D09927
    Journal Title:
    Science
    Journal Title Details:
    362(6413) : 410-411

    86. Tracing social capital: how stakeholder group interactions shape agricultural water quality restoration in the Florida Everglades

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Yoder, Landon (author), Chowdhury, Rinku Roy (author), and School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Elsevier
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 16 Document Number: D10459
    Journal Title:
    Land Use Policy
    Journal Title Details:
    77 : 354-361
    Notes:
    8 pages., Via online journal., Agricultural nonpoint source pollution remains a pressing environmental problem despite decades of policy and environmental initiatives. Cooperative local actions are a crucial element of effective multilevel governance solutions to such problems, but securing farmer participation for water quality protection remains challenging. Social capital—relations of trust, reciprocity, and shared social norms within and between key stakeholder groups—has been found to enable cooperation for environmentally desirable outcomes. However, the downsides of social capital remain under-examined in multilevel governance, where cooperation within one stakeholder group (bonding social capital) may undermine cooperation with other stakeholders (bridging social capital). Given this important gap, researchers need to examine how bonding and bridging social capital may be formed, maintained, or undermined through stakeholder interactions, and the corresponding environmental consequences. In this paper, we address these gaps through a case study of south Florida’s sugar-producing region, whose drainage water flows south into the Florida Everglades. In contrast to persistent water quality impairment elsewhere, Everglades water quality has improved steadily over the past 20 years. These improvements have taken place under a complex set of governance arrangements that established a mandatory long-term numeric water quality target but which relies on shared compliance among farms. These dynamics encouraged interactions among three key groups of stakeholders—farmers, agricultural extension agents, and state regulators—to implement management changes. Drawing on semi-structured interviews, we find that bonding social capital among farmers encourages them to improve their management through a sense of shared responsibility, while also potentially limiting restoration by maintaining perceptions that the regulations are unfair. Bridging social capital helps to legitimize new management efforts, while court-mandated water quality targets incentivize farmers to draw on multiple forms of social capital. We also discuss the relevance of this case for governing agricultural nonpoint source pollution in similar settings elsewhere.

    89. Tulare mayor says ag hurts environment, public health. Farmers react angrily online

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Rodriguez, Robert (author / Fresno Bee)
    Format:
    News article
    Publication Date:
    2018-05-18
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: D09427
    Journal Title:
    Fresno Bee (Fresno, California)
    Notes:
    Online from the Fresno Bee newspaper. 2 pages.

    92. Using a participatory approach to refining and prioritising recommendations for future extension delivery in the Tasmanian dairy industry

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Hall, Alison (author), Turner, Lydia (author), and Kilpatrick, Sue (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Australia: Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN)
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 124 Document Number: D11210
    Journal Title:
    Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal
    Journal Title Details:
    14(2) : 43-52
    Notes:
    Research effort to refine and prioritize recommendations for future extension and pasture management activities, based on a survey among Tasmanian dairy farmers. Findings led to recommendations involving pasture management training, identifying motivating values of farmers, and requirements for ongoing on-farm support.

    93. Which socio-economic indicators influence collective morality? Big data analysis on online Chinese social media

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Zhang, Yu (author) and Yu, Feng (author)
    Format:
    Journal article abstract
    Publication Date:
    2018-02-06
    Published:
    China
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09652
    Journal Title:
    Emerging Markets Finance and Trade
    Journal Title Details:
    54(4) : 792-800
    Notes:
    Analysis of an online social microblog, Sina Weibo. Researchers found that "the poor and rich areas were more willing to behave immorally, and the relation between GDP and collective moral motivation was curved. Also, normal people were less ethical when prices increased than when incomes decreased. Ecological construction and the value added by industries which used more farmers and off-farm workers were both correlated with morality. We also found a dark side to science and technological innovation, which harmed collective morality when areas grew richer."

    95. Why communication is key to sustainable agricultural water management

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Pandya, A. B. (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2018
    Published:
    Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 18 Document Number: D10509
    Journal Title:
    Irrigation and Drainage
    Journal Title Details:
    67: 471–473
    Notes:
    3 pages., via online journal., We often wonder why many a time our policies defy logic and our engineering designs lack a human element. There is no dearth of advances in scientific research and technologies. However, the large‐scale implementation of this knowledge and capacity on the field lags behind several decades in some regions. Unfortunately, the farmers not always benefit from these, least on the large‐scale. Well, the mystery may lie in the underlying communication processes that are supposed to be part of designing policies, institutions, engineering infrastructure, machines, products or any man‐made thing or rule. Or, sometimes it may be just due to a complete lack of any such processes during the design phase. Obviously, agricultural water management (AWM) for food production, particularly in many developing countries, is no exception to this phenomenon.