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Swedish farmers' approval of nudges

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Interest in the use of behavioral policy approaches, such as nudges, has strongly increased over the past years, including in the domains of food, agricultural and environmental policies. While the approval of nudges among the general public has been studied extensively, we know little about the attitude of farmers toward nudging. Farmers may (
Liesbeth Colen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

EFFECTS OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND VALUES

open access: yes
This paper uses multiple regression analysis to examine the effects of energy resource development on sale prices of agricultural land in western North Dakota. The findings suggest that energy resources development has exerted only modest upward pressure
Wiedrich, Garland D.   +2 more
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Agricultural land suitability series

open access: yes, 2016
"Detailed soil and land capability information is critical to identify potential new agricultural areas in northern Australia. The information underpins agricultural development opportunities by providing potential investors and land managers with a high
Carnavas, Michael   +2 more
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A 10-m national-scale map of ground-mounted photovoltaic power stations in China of 2020

open access: yesScientific Data
We provide a remote sensing derived dataset for large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) power stations in China of 2020, which has high spatial resolution of 10 meters.
Quanlong Feng   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluate the resilience of ecological networks under node attack scenarios to reveal the cross-scale transmission characteristics

open access: yesResources, Environment and Sustainability
Investigating the scale transmission mechanisms of ecological networks (ENs) resilience is critical for designing adaptive planning and policies to mitigate multi-scale anthropogenic pressures. Accordingly, an analysis framework applicable to multi-level
Zhe Li   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are all meats substitutes? A basket‐and‐expenditure‐based approach

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines the relationship among animal‐based meat and plant‐based meat alternatives (PBMAs) using a basket‐and‐expenditure‐based choice experiment. In particular, we examine whether animal‐based meat products are substitutes or complements with PBMAs.
Clinton L. Neill, Logan L. Britton
wiley   +1 more source

Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Land Quality and International Agricultural Productivity: A Distance Function Approach

open access: yes
Agricultural productivity measurement has been of great interest in recent years. Although analysts have long recognized that land quality plays an important role in agricultural productivity, land quality has been difficult to quantify and include in ...
Soule, Meredith J., Malcolm, Scott A.
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GIS-based modeling of land use systems - Common Agricultural Policy reform and its impact on agricultural land use and plant species richness [PDF]

open access: yes
An assessment of agricultural policy measures and their sustainability needs to consider economic, social, and ecological aspects. The current paradigm shift of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from coupled to decoupled transfer ...
Patrick Sheridan   +2 more
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Foreign Investment in Agricultural Production : Opportunities and Challenges

open access: yes, 2009
The recent surge in food and fuel prices has prompted countries with high dependence on food imports to try and lock in future food supplies through direct investment in agricultural production in other countries.
Deininger, Klaus, Songwe, Vera
core   +1 more source

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