Dr Philip R. Crain,Dr David W. Onstad,Pieter de Wolf,Dr Saskia Houben,Dr William Bijker,Dr Koen Klompe,Dr Corrado Topi,Dr Leonie J. Pearson,David Eagle,Dr Nadira Saleh
Instant Insights: Economics of Key Agricultural Practices
Instant Insights: Economics of Key Agricultural Practices
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Six peer-reviewed reviews on the economics of agricultural practices are included in this collection, covering topics such as horticultural crops, integrated pest management, integrated weed management, agricultural biodiversity, smallholder farmers, soil health, and precision agriculture technologies. The reviews highlight the importance of considering agricultural system design and the utilisation of novel control tactics, as well as the economic barriers faced by smallholder farmers and the effectiveness of incentives.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2023
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
This comprehensive collection presents six peer-reviewed reviews delving into the economics of vital agricultural practices. In the opening chapter, the economic impact of horticultural crops and integrated pest management (IPM) programs is assessed, emphasizing the significance of considering agricultural system design and employing innovative control tactics. The second chapter delves into the economic implications of novel integrated weed management (IWM) strategies, exploring the diverse approaches employed to evaluate their economic viability. The third chapter examines advancements in methods to assess the economic value of agricultural biodiversity, highlighting their limitations and proposing a novel approach. The fourth chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the economic challenges faced by smallholder farmers, encompassing land, labor, capital, and inputs, and their profound impact on farm profitability. The fifth chapter explores the economics of soil health, focusing on farmers' adoption of soil health management practices and the effectiveness of incentives in promoting their implementation. Lastly, the final chapter examines the utilization of economic research as a valuable tool for determining the profitability and adoption potential of various precision agriculture technologies.
ISBN-13: 9781801466028
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