Examining Factors that Influence Harumanis Farmers’ Intention to Use Safe Pesticides

Pahang, Josephine Tening; Nasirun, Noraini; Nor, Khairun Nisaa' Mohd; Anuar, Hasni Hasmira; Saputra, Didin Hadi

doi:10.32890/gbmr2021.13.1.5

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“…The availability of improved technologies in the market could effectively address disease challenges and reduce reliance on harmful practices. Besides, the novelty of this study highlights that previous research predominantly concentrated on farmers' intentions to implement agricultural practices (Castillo et al, 2021;Pahang, Nasirun, Mohd Nor, Anuar, & Saputra, 2021;Terano, Mohamed, Shamsudin, & Latif, 2015) and agricultural technologies (Adnan et al, 2018;Irianto, Mujiyo, Riptanti, & Qonita, 2020). However, there is a noticeable dearth of studies examining farmers' intentions specifically concerning aquaculture technologies, particularly in Malaysia (Ulhaq et al, 2022).…”

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Exploring the Factors Influencing Shrimp Farmers’ Adoption Intentions toward Improved Disease-Prevention Technologies

Azali Sazali,

Kamarulzaman,

Man

2023

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Shrimp production is adversely affected by diseases, particularly in giant tiger prawn and whiteleg shrimp. The predominant use of inexpensive antibiotics by shrimp farmers has resulted in antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the farm level. However, the adoption of new antibiotic-related technologies remains low due to their high cost and farmers’ reluctance. This study explored key factors influencing shrimp farmers’ intentions to adopt improved disease-prevention technologies. Stratified random sampling selected 123 shrimp farmers from four regions in Peninsular Malaysia, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Several statistical analyses were employed to scrutinize the collected data, encompassing descriptive analysis, Chi-square analysis, factor analysis, and logistic regression analysis. The research findings revealed a significantly high intention (74.0%, n=91) among shrimp farmers toward adopting improved disease-prevention technologies. The analysis unveiled a significant correlation between attitude (ß=2.062, p<0.000) and the intention of shrimp farmers toward adopting improved disease-prevention technologies in their shrimp farming practices. Notably, those with a positive attitude were found to be 7.9 times more interested in adapting these technologies, underlining attitude as the predominant influence in this context. These findings offer valuable insights to enhance the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector in shrimp production and animal health advancements. Promoting sustainable and responsible practices has become the key to ensuring the shrimp farming sector’s long-term success and resilience.

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Exploring the Factors Influencing Shrimp Farmers’ Adoption Intentions toward Improved Disease-Prevention Technologies

Azali Sazali,

Kamarulzaman,

Man

2023

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“…Attitudes, for if behavior is perceived as positive, it increases the probability of that behavior is implemented. Attitudes are expected to have a direct effect on the individual's intention and indirectly on his behavior (Ajzen 1991;Ajzen 2002;Asadollahpour et al 2016;Pahang et al 2021). (Ajzen, 1991(Ajzen, , 2002…”

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Drivers of Capia Pepper Farmers’ Intentions and Behaviors on Pesticide Use in Turkey: A Structural Equation Model

GÜNAY,

NİYAZ ALTINOK

2023

J Agr Sci-Tarim Bili

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The main actors responsible for pesticide use behavior are farmers. Still, drivers are influencing the pesticide use behavior of farmers in the background. The Theory of Planned Behavior is a widely used concept that explains farmers’ pesticide use behavioral intention. However, prior literature shows that behavior is not included model mainly. As a novelty, it was investigated whether behavioral intention transforms into behavior in this study. Again in this context, it is the first study conducted in Turkey. Turkey is in the top three for pepper production in the world. Also, pepper is one of the products that use the most pesticides. This study aims to determine and explain capia pepper farmers’ pesticide reduction intention and pesticide use behaviors in Turkey. For this purpose, pesticide use behaviors of farmers in the province of Çanakkale, which ranks first in capia pepper production in Turkey, were modeled with the Structural Equation Modeling. Face-to-face surveys were conducted with 206 capia pepper farmers selected by random sampling method. Research results show that subjective norms and attitudes are important determinants of farmers' willingness to reduce pesticide use. Likewise, perceived behavioral control is a unique factor in farmers' use of pesticides. However, farmers' intentions to reduce pesticide use were not reflected in their actions. It is important to increase the awareness of farmers about pesticide behavior. Agricultural policy implications should be planned that target the perceived behavior, subjective norms, and attitudes of farmers.

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Examining Factors that Influence Harumanis Farmers’ Intention to Use Safe Pesticides

Cited by 2 publications

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Exploring the Factors Influencing Shrimp Farmers’ Adoption Intentions toward Improved Disease-Prevention Technologies

Exploring the Factors Influencing Shrimp Farmers’ Adoption Intentions toward Improved Disease-Prevention Technologies

Drivers of Capia Pepper Farmers’ Intentions and Behaviors on Pesticide Use in Turkey: A Structural Equation Model

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