Increasing tree cover on Irish dairy and drystock farms: The main attitudes, influential bodies and barriers that affect agroforestry uptake

A review of agroforestry as a sustainable and resilient agriculture

“…The adoption of agroforestry has exhibited a notable deficiency, despite the existence of extensively demonstrated advantages (Syano et al, 2022). Various obstacles have been identified, such as the financial burden associated with setting up tree plantations, landowners' limited familiarity with tree cultivation, and the considerable time and expertise necessary for effective management (Irwin et al, 2023). According to Wienhold and Goulao (2023), extension employees and agricultural product merchants are commonly relied upon by farmers for acquiring knowledge about novel agricultural methods.…”

“…The complexity of the situation arises when numerous types of fruit or nut are cultivated simultaneously. According to Irwin et al (2023), non-traditional markets and delayed rewards can also serve as deterrents. Previous studies have demonstrated that certain agroforestry systems, like silvopasture, exhibit economic viability and generate profits.…”

A Concept Paper on Potential Behavioural Factors That Influence the Global Positioning System (GPS) Usage in Small-Scale Fishing Operation

“…Second, there is a knowledge gap where there is a need to develop a concrete understanding of how certain models or theories can be used to explain fisheries technology among specific community groups such as small-scale fishers. Despite the active steps taken by scholars across the globe who provide various models or theories related to the use of technology among agricultural communities (Li et al, 2023;Savari et al, 2023;Irwin et al, 2023;Abadi and Haghaninia, 2023), however, not much focus has been given to the use of GPS technology as well as agricultural communities such as small-scale fishermen. This situation requires a reliable review to develop more understanding of GPS use among small-scale fishermen in Malaysia.…”

“…UTAUT has many strengths in the study of community technology use, and one of them is its ability to explain up to 50% of the variation in technology use among communities and can define up to 70% of the variation in the intention to use technology among communities. Due to this strength, it is no wonder why this model has been widely used in various contexts of technology use, such as the internet, computers, mobile phones, and online services, and in the context of different community groups such as farmers, rural communities, health professionals, pharmacists, bank officers, teachers, students, consumers, and employers (Parayil et al, 2023;Haneefa, 2023;Bhati et al, 2023;Li et al, 2023;Savari et al, 2023;Irwin et al, 2023;Abadi & Haghaninia, 2023;Wijaya & Weinhandl, 2022). Within the context of fishermen, UTAUT has been tested for its significance by Shaffril and Hamzah (2016).…”