Innovation in agriculture: An analysis of Swedish agricultural and non-agricultural firms

Bjerke, Lina; Johansson, Sara

doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2022.102269

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“…Its application makes it possible to solve the problems of choosing from several alternatives due to their multi-criteria rating. The problem is described using the terms of a hierarchical structure, and its solution is carried out by step-by-step prioritization, taking into account the experience of experts on a particular problem [8][9][10][11].…”

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The mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy: an empirical approach

Meshkova,

Gerba,

Boyarskaya

et al. 2023

BIO Web Conf.

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The innovative model of the agricultural sector of Russia is presented as a set of subjects and institutions whose activities are aimed at implementing innovative processes in the agricultural sector of the economy. Due to the ability to use a wide range of legal, administrative, economic, and other means of influencing the innovation sphere, it is the state that has a central role in the mechanism of innovative development. It is proved that the formation of the mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy should be carried out on the basis of the institutional model of innovative development of the agricultural sector. The mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy, developed in response to the requirements of the institutional model of the introduction of innovative technologies, is proposed. The innovative model is a recognized guideline for the strategic contours of the development of the agricultural sector, makes it possible to construct such a type of interaction of productive forces and the implementation of industrial relations, which carries the foundations of progressivity. The process of formation and optimization of the mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy is proposed to be divided into the following six stages, which allows us to identify potential opportunities for activating the innovative model of the agricultural sector. A methodological approach to the diagnosis of the functioning of the mechanism of innovative development of the economy has been developed, based on the technology of solving complex problems by analyzing hierarchies.

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The mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy: an empirical approach

Meshkova,

Gerba,

Boyarskaya

et al. 2023

BIO Web Conf.

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“…The existing literature on institutional environmental factors has mainly focused on topics such as manufacturing upgrading (Amoako et al, 2022), enterprise innovation (Bjerke and Johansson, 2022), foreign direct investment (Rashid and Razak, 2016), and foreign trade location choice (Pellegrina, 2022), while relatively few studies have been conducted on the impact of agricultural trade. Hu et al (2021) argue that China prefers host countries with a sound institutional environment when exporting agricultural products to countries along the Belt and Road, but the preference for different dimensions of institutional environment varies.…”

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Can agricultural trade improve total factor productivity? Empirical evidence from G20 countries

Wang²,

Zhao³

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Improving agricultural total factor productivity is essential to achieving the high-quality and sustainable development of agriculture. As major global agricultural producers, the G20 countries play an important role in agricultural product trade and development. As such, it is well-positioned to play a positive role in improving agricultural total factor productivity. This paper uses the DEA-Malmquist index method to measure agricultural total factor productivity (TFP) in G20 countries from 2010 to 2019, and analyzes the impact of agricultural trade on TFP using the two-way fixed effects model. It finds that (1) the main source of agricultural TFP growth in G20 countries is technical progress, while the effect of technical efficiency on agricultural TFP is not obvious. (2) Agricultural trade can significantly improve agricultural TFP growth in G20 countries, and the effect is more obvious in developed countries. From the perspective of trade flow, the positive effect of export trade on agricultural TFP is stronger. (3) The institutional environment strengthens the improvement effect of agricultural trade on agricultural TFP. Thus, this study not only provides valuable insight into the relationship between agricultural trade and agricultural productivity, but also offers a strong argument in favor of the formulation of relevant policies to improve agricultural productivity and promote a more sustainable agricultural sector.

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“…For instance, Bjerke and Johansson (2022) conducted a study on the innovation situation in agricultural and non-agricultural knowledge-based companies in Sweden. The indicators examined to measure innovation in companies included: human capital (employees with higher education, employees' work experience), the company's cooperation with other companies to develop its business, the introduction of products, services, processes, or new/improved marketing methods within the past 2 years (Bjerke and Johansson, 2022). Additionally, Buchana and Sithole (2023) presented a conceptual framework to measure innovation in agricultural knowledge-based companies in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa.…”

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“…capital and research R&D expenditures, R&D investments, the number of researchers per one million people, direct costs on training, highly educated staff, training for skills development, gross government R&D costs, the number of R&D personnel, the number of skilled and experienced staffOgundari and Bolarinwa (2018),Bjerke and Johansson (2022),Läpple et al (2015),Islam et al (2022), Taques et al (2021,Cirera and Muzi (2020),Dziallas and Blind (2019),Dutta et al (2018), Janger et al (2017), Cruz- Cázares et al (2013,Hu et al (2018),Cavdar and Aydin (2015), andRamayah et al (2020) InstitutionsInstitutional incentives and policies, regulations quality, rule of law, political stability or sustainability, government effectivenessDutta et al (2018), Hu et al (2018), Luo et al (2019), and Oliveira et al (2019) Market sophistication Cooperation with other companies to develop trade, appropriate financial resources, allocation of government credits, granting national credit to the private sector, market capitalization, rate of customs tariffs, competition in domestic markets, credit for equipping and renovation farms, credit for the preparation of production inputs Lei et al (2023), Bjerke and Johansson (2022), Dutta et al (2018), Dziallas and Blind (2019), and Hu et al (2018) Infrastructure Costs related to ICT Information and Communication Technology, access to ICT, research infrastructure, use of online government services and electronic participation, equipment purchase Dutta et al (2018), Janger et al (2017), and Cavdar and Aydin (2015) Business sophistication Net inflow of foreign direct investment as a percentage of gross domestic income, imports of high-tech products as a percentage of total trade, rate of the use of advanced machinery, the number of certified seeds used Cavdar and Aydin (2015), Janger et al (2017), Dutta et al (2018), Ogundari and Bolarinwa (2018), Dziallas and Blind (2019), Cirera and Muzi (2020), and Taques et al patents and inventions filed annually by national and international authorities, the number of invention applications, articles published in scientific and technical journals, patent applications filed by residents in each country at local offices, the number of patent applications filed in international offices, level of export of high-tech products, labor force productivity, productivity of production inputs, productivity of energy, use of renewable energy in agriculture Lei et al (2023), Dutta et al (2018), Taques et al (2021), Janger et al (2017), Cruz-Cázares et al (2013), Hu et al (2018), Cavdar and Aydin (2015), Vochozka et al (2020), Vochozka et al (2020), Bencoova et al (2021), and Yao et al (2022) Creative outputs The number of registered trademarks, published outputs, domestic trademark registration, international trademark registration, export of creative goods (as a percentage of total trade), the number of patent certificates Taques et al (2021), Dziallas and Blind (2019), Dutta et al (201...…”

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Comprehensive identification, localization, and validation of innovation measurement indices at the farm level in Iran

Farsani,

Choobchian,

Naghani

2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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IntroductionInnovation is a fundamental component of agricultural infrastructure, fostering the sector’s development and productivity. Innovation indices tailored to the farm level are benchmarks for assessing innovation within this agricultural context. Therefore, this study aims to discover, localize, and validate comprehensive innovation measurement indices at the farm level. A distinguishing feature of this research is its endeavor to discover and validate a comprehensive tool for measuring innovation at the farm level. Notably, there has been no prior research on discovering comprehensive innovation indices at the farm level, marking a novel aspect of this study.Method and resultsThe current research is applied in terms of its purpose and falls into the category of mixed research (quantitative and qualitative), as well as exploratory and descriptive research. This study has been conducted in three stages: The first phase involved reviewing existing literature and extracting indices for measuring innovation. In the second phase, a tool was designed specifically to gauge innovation at the farm level. The third phase entailed face and content validation of the identified indices. This validation process was conducted quantitatively and qualitatively through surveys of subject-matter experts in Iran, and by calculating the content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI).To measure innovation at the farm level, 90 items across 7 dimensions (education, infrastructure, market sophistication, business sophistication, knowledge and technology outputs, creative outputs, and innovative outputs) were extracted, localized, and developed. According to the results, dimensions such as innovative outputs (product innovation, process innovation, and marketing innovation), education (farmers’ education status in technology and innovation), and infrastructure (familiarity, access, and application of Information and Communication Technology [ICT]) demonstrated high credibility based on CVR and CVI scores.ConclusionThe utilization of innovation assessment indices can help mitigate the challenges associated with evaluating innovation status on farms, thereby enhancing their condition and increasing farmers’ profitability. Accurate and reliable data on innovation status empower farmers in market competition and improve economic performance. Attention to innovation and the use of assessment tools can facilitate the attraction of new investors to the agricultural industry. Furthermore, improving agricultural processes through innovative technologies can contribute to the preservation of natural resources and the reduction of environmental pollution.

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Innovation in agriculture: An analysis of Swedish agricultural and non-agricultural firms

Cited by 12 publications

References 80 publications

The mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy: an empirical approach

The mechanism of innovative development of the agricultural sector of the economy: an empirical approach

Can agricultural trade improve total factor productivity? Empirical evidence from G20 countries

Comprehensive identification, localization, and validation of innovation measurement indices at the farm level in Iran

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