Blackstock, K.L. (author), Ingram, J. (author), Burton, R. (author), Brown, K.M. (author), Slee, B. (author), and Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
University of Gloucestershire Dunholme Villa
Invermay Agricultural Center
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2009-05-22
Published:
United Kingdom: Elsevier
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: D11506
3 pages, via online journal, Diffuse pollution from agriculture remains a significant challenge to many countries seeking to improve and protect their water environments. This paper reviews literature relating to the provision of information and advice as a mechanism to encourage farmers to mitigate diffuse pollution. The paper presents findings from a literature review on influencing farmer behaviour and synthesises three main areas of literature: psychological and institutional theories of behaviour; shifts in the approach to delivery of advice (from knowledge transfer to knowledge exchange); and the increased interest in heterogeneous farming cultures. These three areas interconnect in helping to understand how best to influence farmer behaviour in order to mitigate diffuse pollution. They are, however, literatures that are rarely cited in the water management arena. The paper highlights the contribution of the ‘cultural turn’ taken by rural social scientists in helping to understand collective and individual voluntary behaviour. The paper explores how these literatures can contribute to the existing understanding of water management in the agricultural context, particularly: when farmers question the scientific evidence; when there are increased calls for collaborative planning and management; and when there is increased value placed on information as a business commodity. The paper also highlights where there are still gaps in knowledge that need to be filled by future research — possibly in partnership with farmers themselves. Whilst information and advice has long been seen as an important part of diffuse pollution control, increasing climate variability that will require farmers to practice adaptive management is likely to make these mechanisms even more important.
Young, I. (author), Hendrick, S. (author), Parker, S. (author), Rajic, A. (author), McClure, J.T. (author), Sanchez, J. (author), and McEwen, S.A. (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
Canada
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29624
Schilling, Tami Craig (author), Hill, Lindsay (author), Baise, Gary (author), Boehm, Bill (author), Arnot, Charlie (author), and National Association of Farm Broadcasting, Platte City, Missouri.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2009-11-11
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 183; 174 Document Number: C29632
Notes:
Via online report of this professional development panel discussion at the NAFB Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, November 11, 2009. 5 pages.
Gay, Stephan Hubertus (author), Giray, Fatma Handan (author), Vlandas, Penelope (author), and Libeau-Dulos, Monique (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29844
Notes:
Pages 89-104 in Adam Lindgreen, Martin K. Hingley and Joelle Vanhamme (eds.), The crisis of food brands: sustaining safe, innovative and competitive food supply. Gower Publishing Limited, Surrey, England. 352 pages.
Cisilino, Federica (author) and Cesaro, Luca (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
Ital y
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29845
Notes:
Pages 105-119 in Adam Lindgreen, Martin K. Hingley and Joelle Vanhamme (eds.), The crisis of food brands: sustaining safe, innovative and competitive food supply. Gower Publishing Limited, Surrey, England. 352 pages.
Ubbenga, Krista Joy (author) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 176 Document Number: C30289
Notes:
Submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois. 145 pages., Results suggest that farmers' yield estimates are fairly accurate.
Rhoades, Emily (author / Ohio State University) and Hall, Kelsey (author / Texas Tech University)
Format:
Research paper
Publication Date:
2009-02
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 177 Document Number: C30390
Notes:
Paper presented in the Agricultural Communcations Section, annual meetings of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, January 31 - February 3, 2009
WIDCORP (author) and Water and Drylands Collaborative Research Program (WIDCORP).
Format:
Summary
Publication Date:
2009-12
Published:
Australia
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 183 Document Number: C36187
Notes:
From Report No. 1/09. 13 pages., Summary section of a 142-page research report prepared for the Victoria Department of Primary Industries, Medlbourne, Australia.
Francis, Charles A. (author), Skelton, Peter (author), Ahnstrom, Johan (author), Hockert, Jenny (author), Bergea, Hanna L. (author), and Hallgren, Lars (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C37146
Edwards, M. Craig (author), Moriba, Samba (author), Kandeh, Joseph B.A. (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2009-05
Published:
Sierra Leone
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00431
Notes:
Pages 343-353 in the proceedings of the 25th annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 24-28, 2009.
Lindner, James R. (author), Dolly, David (author), Goff, Samuel (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2009-05
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00433
Notes:
Pages 225-236 in the proceedings of the 25th annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 24-28, 2009.
