Econometric analysis of the determinants of adoption of rainwater harvesting and supplementary irrigation technology (RHSIT) in the semiarid Loess Plateau of China

He, Xiaohui; Cao, Huhua; Li, Feng Min

doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2007.01.006

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“…However, most of these systems are actually not operating as well as expected [7] and it is thus very important to determine decisive factors influencing this in Beijing. In the literature, there are studies in discussing determinants of RWHs [11][12][13], which mostly pursue to find the factors influencing the adoption of RWHs. While, this study emphasizes to prove that non-technological factors are as substantial as technological factors in the successful management of RWHs via the identification of decisive factors.…”

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Identification of Decisive Factors Determining the Continued Use of Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Agriculture Irrigation in Beijing

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2015

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Abstract:The success or failure of operating a rainwater harvesting system (RWH) depends on both technological and non-technological factors. The importance of non-technological factors in attaining sustainable RWH operation is rarely emphasized. This study aims to assess the contribution of non-technological factors through determining decisive factors involved in the use of RWHs for agriculture irrigation in Beijing. The RWHs for agriculture irrigation in Beijing are not operating as well as expected. If the decisive factors are identified to be non-technological, the significance of non-technological factors will be highlighted. Firstly, 10 impact factors comprising non-technological and technological factors are selected according to both a literature review and interviews with RWH managers. Following this, through an artificial data mining method, rough set analysis, the decisive factors are identified. Results show that two non-technological factors, "doubts about rainwater quality" and "the availability of groundwater" determine whether these systems will continue or cease RWH operation in Beijing. It is, thus, considered necessary to improve public confidence in and motivation on using rainwater for agriculture irrigation, as this is the main obstacle in the sustainable and successful operation of RWHs. Through a case study of RWHs in Beijing, the study verifies the importance of acknowledging non-technological factors to achieve sustainable water management and considers that such factors should receive more attention by decision makers and researchers.

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Identification of Decisive Factors Determining the Continued Use of Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Agriculture Irrigation in Beijing

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2015

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“…For instance, inefficient management, low cost recovery or negative social impact all could lead to the failure of the operation of a system. The non-technological factors affecting the operation of rainwater harvesting in the literature are rarely discussed (He et al 2007). …”

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“…The doubts concerning rainwater quality could result in a resistance against using rainwater for irrigation. He et al (2007) find that the location of a plant has significant impact on the operation of selected rainwater harvesting plants. In this study, ten rainwater harvesting plants were selected for further study, of which seven plants are located in the northern area of Beijing and three plants are located in the southern area of Beijing.…”

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“…Farmers' positive perceptions of rainwater are a significant factor promoting the success of rainwater harvesting plants (He et al 2007;Song et al 2009). Some farmers have a positive perception of rainwater as rainwater can supplement irrigation water supply.…”

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“…Subsidies for initial investment can effectively help to limit farmers' pressure on expenditures (He et al 2007). For larger systems, more money is required as initial investment.…”

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Econometric analysis of the determinants of adoption of rainwater harvesting and supplementary irrigation technology (RHSIT) in the semiarid Loess Plateau of China

Cited by 105 publications

References 27 publications

Identification of Decisive Factors Determining the Continued Use of Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Agriculture Irrigation in Beijing

Identification of Decisive Factors Determining the Continued Use of Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Agriculture Irrigation in Beijing

The Economics of Sustainable Urban Water Management: the Case of Beijing

Combined Agroforestry and Rainwater Harvesting to Reduce Soil Degradation in M editerranean Zones

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