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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Although previous studies point to a high mental health burden in farmers, little is known about mental health in Austrian farmers, especially about factors associated with poor mental health...

This study assessed the adoption of digital financial services (DFS) among smallholder farmers in North Central Nigeria. It investigated their usage, knowledge, and how their educational level affected the adoption of DF...

Thiamethoxam (TMX) is a systemic pesticide that safeguards both perennial and annual crops from pests but presents environmental risks. Effective pesticide regulation requires a thorough understanding of farmers’ behav...

The study examined challenges to smallholder rice farmers’ participation in cluster farming in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A sample of 220 smallholder rice farmers were selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Data f...

Abstract Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is one of the important interventions to mitigate the negative consequences of climate change and is arguably the most practical and sustainable one. It offers three benefits: red...

Smallholder farmers in the Northeast India are vulnerable to climate risks due to subsistence based rainfed farming, fragmented landholdings, fragile ecosystems, and limited institutional support. This study aimed to ass...

This study aimed to assess the levels and key determinants of digital literacy skills among Eri silk farmers in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya. Purposive sampling was used to select three villages known for high concentra...

Ecosystem-based adaptation practices among smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas provides a positive response strategy to the increasing challenges posed by climate change, particularly declining crop yield under dr...

Climate-smart agricultural (CSA) technologies are vital for enhancing the climate resilience of high-value, climate-sensitive crops like vanilla in Sub-Saharan Africa. While institutional support through agricultural ext...

This study provides a systematic bibliometric analysis of fintech-driven financial inclusion for Southern African smallholder farmers. Financial exclusion severely limits these farmers' productivity and resilience, tra...

Climate change and variability have significantly impacted smallholder and subsistence farmers in Ethiopia. The effectiveness of adaptation measures largely depends on how farmers perceive climate change and variability....

The Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) remain highly climate vulnerable, where farmers experience limited access to timely, trusted, and contextualized risk information necessary for adaptation. This study examines how exposure ...

The family farm is a unique institution where the farm household balances family members’ needs with farm business demands. Building on the farm household model, this study identifies and characterizes distinct farmer ...

This study investigated the factors influencing the adoption of digital technology among young farmers in Indonesia using survey data from 345 young farmers in Bogor Regency. Data were collected through a structured ques...

The study was aimed to identify the reality of vegetable farmers practices to face climate change in Iraq in general and in each field of research. To achieve the objectives, a questionnaire consisting of (75) items dist...

Climate change-induced shocks, particularly drought, are more prevalent and causing drastic changes in farming and livelihood in the Barind Tract region of Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to identify drought shock...

Background: Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are at the forefront of climate change impacts, facing significant challenges to their livelihoods because of increasing temperatures, erratic rainfall and extreme w...

Market-based instruments such as agricultural carbon credit programs are being encouraged as a way of mitigating climate change, and at the same time, encouraging farm-level sustainability. The review paper consolidates ...

This study examined the management of conflicts between rural farmers and herders in Nigeria. Data were collected through a survey of 300 farmers selected using multistage sampling procedure. Data analysis included the u...

Making good use of idle rural residential land is of great significance for the economical and intensive use of rural land and the comprehensive realization of rural areas. Based on the data from China Land Economic Surv...

Background: Climate change has a negative impact on smallholder farming, affecting both agricultural production and livelihoods. Agricultural extension services offer an essential role in enabling smallholder farmers to...

Abstract Climate change threatens species and crops. Understanding its impact along a range of climates is essential for developing effective conservation strategies and strengthening ecological resilience. This study ex...

This study examined the agricultural extension services offered for vegetable production in the Southern Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 150 vegetable f...

The use of agrochemical products helps promote economic growth by sustaining agriculture. These agrochemicals are essential for controlling pests and improving soil fertility. However, cocoa farmers face distinct challen...