Farmers' adoption of digital technology and agricultural entrepreneurial willingness: Evidence from China

Li, Fanghua; Zang, Dungang; Chandio, Abbas Ali; Yang, Dongmei; Jiang, Yuansheng

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102253

Cited by 25 publications

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“…Previous research has established that the level of digital literacy substantially influences farmers' formal borrowing patterns, although the influence of digital literacy might differ depending on farmers' diversity [80][81][82]. Therefore, this paper will analyze the heterogeneity according to gender, age, education, and region of the farmers.…”

Section: Heterogeneity Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Literacy Level and Formal Credit Constraints: Probit Analysis of Farm Households’ Borrowing Behavior in China

Zhou,

Li,

Chen

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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With the rapid evolution of the rural digital economy, analyzing the impact of digital literacy level on farm households’ formal borrowing is crucial for easing credit constraints and fostering rural economic growth. Leveraging the data from the 2020 China Family Panel Studies (CFPSs) and applying binary probit models and the Karlson–Holm–Breen (KHB) method, this study delineates the positive correlation between the digital literacy level and increased formal borrowing among farm households. The findings, which were robust against endogeneity and robustness tests, underscore the role of digital literacy level in augmenting farmers’ earnings and social networks, with a notably stronger mediation by earnings. The effects are particularly significant for middle-aged and older, less educated males in the central and western regions, in contrast with younger, highly educated females in the east. This research advocates for enhancing rural digital infrastructure and education, alongside financial system reforms, to advance rural financial development and support sustainable rural revitalization.

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Section: Heterogeneity Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Literacy Level and Formal Credit Constraints: Probit Analysis of Farm Households’ Borrowing Behavior in China

Zhou,

Li,

Chen

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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“…Media operation literacy refers to farmers' ability to proficiently use digital tools and applications, such as operating smartphones, using the internet, and making online payments. By mastering these skills, farmers can efficiently integrate resources, reduce transaction costs [38,39], and successfully participate in e-commerce sales, thereby increasing their income. Since e-commerce is conducted through digital media, media literacy is essential for farmers to engage in e-commerce activities.…”

Section: The Effect Of Digital Literacy On Farmers' E-commerce Sales ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Influence of Digital Literacy on the Phenomenon of Deviation between Farmers’ E-Commerce Sales Willingness and Behavior: Evidence from Rural China

Zhang,

Zhang

2024

Sustainability

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E-commerce, as a prominent feature of the digital economy era, is highly expected to promote economic growth and sustainable development. Based on the 2020 “China Rural Revitalization Survey” data, this study empirically analyzed the impact and mechanism of digital literacy on the discrepancy between the willingness and behavior of farmers in e-commerce sales. Eleven indicator items were selected, and factor analysis was used to obtain the comprehensive score of digital literacy. Firstly, benchmark regression was performed using the probit model, and then potential endogeneity issues were addressed using the IV probit method and endogenous conversion probit model. The following main conclusions were drawn: Digital literacy has a suppressive effect on the deviation between the willingness and behavior of farmers in e-commerce sales. Farmers with media operation literacy, information acquisition literacy, digital transaction literacy, e-commerce cognitive literacy, and digital social literacy have a 12.3%, 18.3%, 26.2%, 37.5%, and 21.9% reduction in the probability of deviation between the willingness and behavior of farmers in e-commerce sales compared to those without these literacy counterfactual assumptions. Digital literacy helps curb the deviation between farmers’ willingness and behavior in e-commerce sales by facilitating their access to financial resources and agricultural production services. This study demonstrates that enhancing the digital literacy of farmers will promote their willingness to convert e-commerce sales into behavior, help promote sustainable agricultural products more efficiently, and make important contributions to economic growth and sustainable development.

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“…However, digital economy can improve the situation by integrating the market in space and time. Digital technologies such as ICT have been researched to change farmers' production mode and decisions, and improve farmers' participation in e-commerce, thus providing farmers with avenues to sell their products [29]. Surplus products are converted into monetary income, which has stimulated farmers' enthusiasm for production, activated the vitality of the agricultural market, and improved the overall competitiveness of agriculture.…”

Section: Digitalization Agricultural Productivity and Agricultural De...mentioning

confidence: 99%

How Does Digital Economy Promote Agricultural Development? Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Wang,

Lin,

Zhang

2023

Agriculture

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Understanding the impact of the digital economy on agriculture in developing countries holds significant importance in enhancing agricultural production and addressing hunger-related challenges. This study uses panel data of 35 SSA countries from 2006 to 2021 and investigates the relationship between digital economy and agriculture using dynamic regression models. The impact mechanism is also analyzed using mediating models. The results show that the digital economy has a positive impact on agriculture through the increase of agricultural productivity, human capital accumulation and the improvement of government governance. The effects of the digital economy are larger in countries with higher and lower levels of agricultural development, significant in middle-income countries, and insignificant in low-income countries. This study may provide a better understanding of the nexus between digital economy and agricultural development, and offer valuable insights for governments in developing nations to formulate relevant and effective policies.

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Farmers' adoption of digital technology and agricultural entrepreneurial willingness: Evidence from China

Cited by 25 publications

References 23 publications

Digital Literacy Level and Formal Credit Constraints: Probit Analysis of Farm Households’ Borrowing Behavior in China

Digital Literacy Level and Formal Credit Constraints: Probit Analysis of Farm Households’ Borrowing Behavior in China

The Influence of Digital Literacy on the Phenomenon of Deviation between Farmers’ E-Commerce Sales Willingness and Behavior: Evidence from Rural China

How Does Digital Economy Promote Agricultural Development? Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

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