The Analysis of Information Systems and Communication Networks for Organic and Conventional Hazelnut Producers in Samsun Province of Turkey

Demiryürek, Kürşat

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2009.845.117

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“…Hence, the creation of agricultural information (by extension services, research, education programs and others) is now often managed by agricultural organizations that create information systems to disseminate information to farmers so that farmers can make better decisions in order to take advantage of market opportunities and manage continuous changes in their production systems (Demiryurek et al, 2008). Supporting this, Vijayaragavan and Singh (1997) and Halim and Rosa (2017) consider that management information system in the agriculture can help farmers to:…”

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Agricultural knowledge, source and information system in central highland of Ethiopia

Limenih¹

2018

J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev

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The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the current agricultural information management system and communication, and the gap between required and available information to extension personnel at central highland of Ethiopia. Consulting with head of districts agricultural office, 5 to 6 farmers training center (FTC) from Welmera and Ejera districts were selected randomly. 92 development agents and eleven subject matter specialist who were working in each FTC and bureau of agricultural were interviewed. And researchers also collected qualitative data. For data analysis, descriptive statistics tools were used. In the study area, 75% of development agents (DAs) and subject mater specialist (SMS) got new and updated information frequently and occasionally. Even though, more than half of the respondents know the current extension packages that are developed by Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), they lack documentation. Moreover, development agents and subject matter specialist are less satisfied on promotional opportunity and rewarding system in their organization. The overall finding of the study underlined less availability of regular trainings on new agricultural technologies, less availability of promotional opportunities and rewarding system to DA and SMS, documentation and fewer office equipment problems at FTC level in the area. Therefore, agricultural research center and Ministry of Agriculture should provide problem solving trainings on new agricultural technologies and media design techniques regularly, reconsider salary, promotional opportunities and rewarding system of DA and SMS, supervision of documentation system at FTC level, and furnishing FTC office would help to improve the current agricultural information system in the area.

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“…Agricultural productivity can arguably be improved by relevant, reliable and useful information and knowledge (Demiryurek et al, 2008).…”

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Agricultural knowledge, source and information system in central highland of Ethiopia

Limenih¹

2018

J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev

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“…It may reduce rural poverty by providing market access and higher profits through a combination of higher prices and 138 A. Prusak, P. Kafel, P. Stefanów, J. Strojny, M. Garcia-Melon more resilient yields. In developing countries, organic farming may potentially boost the local economy in the long-term perspective 6 . There are researches that discuss economic effects of the organic production system 7 .…”

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“…According to all these requirements, certification bodies that certify organic farming products are forced to implement risk assessment approach in their work. The implementation of standards within third party certification is assured through a rig- 6 Kleemann L., Abdulai A., Organic certification, agro-ecological practices and return on investment: Evidence from pineapple producers in Ghana, "Ecological Economics" 93 (2013), pp. 330-341.…”

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The Application of the Ahp Risk-Benefit Assessment in Certification of Organic Farming

Prusak¹,

Kafel²,

Stefanów³

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The objective of the research is to develop the risk-benefit assessment models based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and test them in certification of organic products. The ISO Guide 65 /EN 45011 standard and Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 oblige the certification bodies to conduct risk assessment during certification process. However, no specific methodology of risk assessment has been provided in this respect. The AHP decomposes a complex problem into a hierarchy involving goal, criteria, and decision variants. Two hierarchical models, risk and benefit, were constructed based on the relevant publications and consultations with the key experts from one of the nine Polish third party certification bodies (CB), with experience in certification of organic products. Both models have the same decision variants considered in the process of surveillance. The results show that parallel production of conventional products and production of the same goods in organic and conventional versions appeared to be the major risk factors in organic farming. In benefit model, increased trust to certified products and minimization of costs of improper decisions were the most important. The AHP-based models proved very useful in risk-benefit assessment of organic producers and demonstrated a new approach to risk assessment. However, several conditions must be fulfilled before their implementation in practice, such as adjustment to individual needs of a certification body and refinement of the quality management system.

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“…The earlier studies emphasized, to some extent, that organic and ecological agricultural production are the methods that can contributeto the sustainable use of agricultural land and other natural resources. Demiryurek (2010) developed information systems and communication networks for the organic and conventional hazelnut producers in the Samsun province. Another study conducted in the same province provided an economic comparison of the organic and conventional hazelnut production (Demiryurek and Ceyhan, 2008).…”

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Comparison of Conventional and Organic Farmers on Their Socioeconomic Characteristics and Communication Behaviors

Tuncer

Boz²

2017

int.jour.sci.res.mana

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The primary purpose of this study was to compare the conventional and organic hazelnut producers for their socioeconomic characteristics, communication behavior, and their mutual relationships with other people and organizations. Two stratified samples of 56 conventional and 42 organic hazelnut farmers from Terme district of Samsun Province were recruited as the study participants. The results showed that the organic farmers have a greater tendency to become the members offarmers' organizations such as cooperatives and unions, carry social security mostly given to government workers and medium level state officers, and use fewer loans for the farming investments as compared to the conventional farmers. In addition, the organic farmers were more aware of the Internet and they participated in different events such as conferences, congresses, and workshops. The study concludes that in order to shorten the adoption process, farmers' organization must be contacted first and awareness raising campaigns and adoption programs must be designed accordingly.

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The Analysis of Information Systems and Communication Networks for Organic and Conventional Hazelnut Producers in Samsun Province of Turkey

Cited by 25 publications

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Agricultural knowledge, source and information system in central highland of Ethiopia

Agricultural knowledge, source and information system in central highland of Ethiopia

The Application of the Ahp Risk-Benefit Assessment in Certification of Organic Farming

Comparison of Conventional and Organic Farmers on Their Socioeconomic Characteristics and Communication Behaviors

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