Investigation of the impact of short-term tillage practices on soil properties at various depths in light soils of the highlands of Central Ethiopia. [PDF]
Yohannes D +3 more
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Foreign labor, peer‐networking and agricultural efficiency in the Italian dairy sector
Abstract While the presence of immigrants in the agricultural sector is widely acknowledged, the empirical evidence on its economic consequences is lacking, especially from a microeconomic perspective. Using the Farm Accountancy Data Network panel data for Italian dairy farms in the period 2008–2018, the present study investigates the relationship ...
Federico Antonioli +2 more
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Exploring the Relationship Between Farmland Management and Manure-Derived Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Their Prevention and Control Strategies. [PDF]
Huang C, Zeng Y, Yang F, Wu Q, Ding Y.
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Abstract This study examines producer participation choices considering a variety of potential benefits linked to state‐sponsored marketing programs, using a real choice dataset of farmers in Missouri. Multinomial logit models are employed to predict determinants of farmer enrollment in three tiers of the Missouri Grown local food marketing program ...
Lan Tran, Ye Su, Laura McCann
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Prediction of tractor drawbar pull under different tillage tools using machine learning and low-cost sensors. [PDF]
Gong SY +6 more
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Abstract This study explores the rent price ratio in agricultural land markets, crucial for evaluating market efficiency, policy needs, and farmer decision‐making. Traditionally, the analyses faced challenges due to the absence of concurrent sale and rent data for the same land, potentially leading to biased results.
Marius Michels +4 more
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A data-driven indicator for assessing the evolving impact of the EU Common Agricultural Policy on soil erosion mitigation. [PDF]
Borrelli P, Panagos P.
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ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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Effects of different rice straw returning methods in karst paddy fields on soil bacterial community structure and rice yield: a mechanistic analysis based on <i>16S rRNA</i> sequencing. [PDF]
Tang Y, He Z, Zhou J, Wang H.
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ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers are reverting to traditional production methods due to the high opportunity costs and unintended consequences of new technologies. This study focuses on row planting technology, which is labor‐intensive and slow without mechanized operations.
Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah +4 more
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