Economic and Social Barriers of Precision Farming in Hungary

Balogh, Péter; Bai, Attila; Czibere, Ibolya; Kovách, Imre; Fodor, László; Bujdos, Ágnes; Sulyok, Dénes; Gabnai, Zoltán; Birkner, Zoltán

doi:10.3390/agronomy11061112

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“…A survey pointed out that two-thirds of Hungarian farmers indicated that they use at least one of the 10 listed precision technologies, which shows the high level of uncertainty that is inherent in the interpretation of PF. Balogh et al (2021) [14] examined Hungarian farmers' very differential interpretations of PF.…”

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Examining the Adoption of Drones and Categorisation of Precision Elements among Hungarian Precision Farmers Using a Trans-Theoretical Model

Bai

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Drones

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This article discusses the use of drones in Hungary and considers their future penetration, based on the responses to a nationally representative 2021 questionnaire among 200 large-scale farmers engaged in precision farming and in crop production. Both the applied trans-theoretical model (with ordinal logit regression model) and the questionnaire design are suitable for comparison with the results of a similar survey in Germany. In this study, similar results were found for farm size, age, main job and education, but the evidence that higher education in agriculture has the largest positive effect on the use of drones is a novelty. The frequency values obtained for adopting precision technology elements are not fully suitable for classification due to interpretational shortcomings. The use of drones within precision technologies is no longer negligible (17%), but is nevertheless expected to grow significantly due to continuous innovation and the selective application of inputs. The state could play a major role in future uptake, particularly in the areas of training and harmonisation of legislation.

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Examining the Adoption of Drones and Categorisation of Precision Elements among Hungarian Precision Farmers Using a Trans-Theoretical Model

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Kovách

Czibere

et al. 2022

Drones

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“…To avoid this problem, the use of fertilizers and pesticides has been called for, but this method involves the use of finite and unsustainable resources [52][53][54]. With this in mind, scientists have begun to place greater emphasis on sustainability and increasing the resilience of crops to climate change [55,56].…”

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Climate Change—Between “Myth and Truth” in Romanian Farmers’ Perception

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The study analyzes the awareness of the effects of climate change on agriculture and the measures that should be implemented in this regard from the farmer’s perspective, taking into account the financial and promotional measures supported by the European Union for farmers. Thus, the study tracks the level of openness of farmers to implementing the measures that European policy makers will take in the coming period. Taking into account the fact that agriculture plays a particularly important economic role, due to the share of agricultural products in Romania’s total exports, particularly in plant production, a quantitative survey was carried out among Romanian farmers, using a questionnaire as an instrument, with a total of 407 respondents. The farmers interviewed undoubtedly recognize that the problems they face are caused by the effects of climate change and are willing to adapt, seek and implement the necessary solutions. The most problematic climatic phenomenon identified by farmers (71.5%) is drought, with negative effects on their activity. At the same time, 54.15% of the respondents believe that the effects of climate change are affecting their business through lower yields. Although the farmers interviewed are willing to implement solutions to combat climate effects, 80.34% of them are not considering revising cropping patterns, giving more importance to market demand than to practices that protect the environment. In conclusion, as long as farmers feel and understand the effects of climate change, it cannot be a myth, especially if they are willing to adapt to these challenges.

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“…Farmers may be resistant to change and may prefer traditional methods that have been used for generations. Furthermore, a lack of awareness and understanding of PA techniques can be a significant social barrier (Balogh et al., 2021). There is a need for training and educational programs that provide farmers with the knowledge and skills required to implement sustainable PA practices effectively (Balogh et al., 2021; Lencsés et al., 2014).…”

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A vision of precision agriculture: Balance between agricultural sustainability and environmental stewardship

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2023

Agronomy Journal

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Precision agriculture (PA) has become an increasingly popular approach to sustainable intensification in agriculture, with the intent of a balance between agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. Sustainable intensification aims to increase agricultural productivity while minimizing negative environmental impacts. To assist this, PA has been enabled through the use of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, global positioning system, geographic information systems, sensors, drones, and machine learning. These technologies have enabled farmers to practice more efficient and precise farming techniques. This review provides a vision of sustainable intensification and explores the potential of PA to contribute to this goal. This review emphasizes various PA practices, such as precise irrigation and fertilizer management, accurate pest and disease management, and precise livestock farming. PA is also explored for its role in addressing climate change through mitigation and adaptation, while proactively addressing the barriers and challenges that may arise in implementing sustainable PA. Therefore, the future of sustainable precision agriculture lies in technological innovation, sustainable farming practices, data analytics, and policy interventions.

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Economic and Social Barriers of Precision Farming in Hungary

Cited by 24 publications

References 53 publications

Examining the Adoption of Drones and Categorisation of Precision Elements among Hungarian Precision Farmers Using a Trans-Theoretical Model

Examining the Adoption of Drones and Categorisation of Precision Elements among Hungarian Precision Farmers Using a Trans-Theoretical Model

Climate Change—Between “Myth and Truth” in Romanian Farmers’ Perception

A vision of precision agriculture: Balance between agricultural sustainability and environmental stewardship

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