Factors associated with the adoption of mobile applications (Apps) for the management of dairy herds

Abstract

Technology is an important tool to increase a company’s performance. Although there is literature related to the adoption of technology in dairy agribusinesses, information regarding the adoption and use of Apps for herd management is scarce. The objective was to explore the factors associated with the adoption of Apps in a sample of dairy agribusinesses. A structural analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between internal and external variables of the dairy agribusiness and the process of adoption, appropriation and use of Apps for herd management. The adoption of Apps in dairy herds can be explained by two constructs: Internal motivational factor and external motivational factor, where productivity improvement and receiving technical advice are the variables with the greatest impact.

Dairy Farmers’ Intention to Use High-Precision Area-Level Weather Warning Technology in Dairy Farms in Thailand Through an Application on Mobile Phones

“…A high level of microorganisms in dairy farms could result in mastitis, and the infected farms must pause their deliveries and lose their Dairy Farmers' Intention to Use High-Precision Area-Level Weather Warning Technology in Dairy Farms in Thailand through an Application on Mobile Phones income for several weeks. A pre-warning and some suggestions sent to farmers' mobile phones would create a positive attitude toward the technology and boost the intention to use it [3].…”

“…Concerning the facilitating conditions of HPWW technology, service providers or government agencies should organize workshops where farmers learn how to use the technology on their smartphones [3]. Simulations can also help farmers stay calm and take appropriate action when they receive a warning message.…”

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