Farmer Decision-Making in Rainfed Farming Systems

Increasing plant density is a key measure to close the maize (Zea mays L.) yield gap and ensure food security. However, there is a large plant density difference in the fields sown by agronomists and smallholders. The primary cause of this phenomenon is the lack of an effective methodology to systematically analyze the density loss. To identify the plant density loss processes from experimental plots to smallholder fields, a research methodology was developed in this study involving a farmer survey and measurements in a smallholder field. The results showed that the sowing density difference caused by farmer decision-making and plant density losses caused by mechanical and agronomic factors explained 15.5%, 5.5% and 6.8% of the plant density difference, respectively. Changing smallholder attitudes toward the value of increasing the plant density could help reduce this density loss and increase farm yields by 12.3%. Therefore, this methodology was effective for analyzing the plant density loss, and to clarify the primary causes of sowing density differences and plant density loss. Additionally, it was beneficial to identify the priorities and stakeholders who share responsibility for reducing the density loss. The methodology has wide applicability to address the sowing density differences and plant density loss in other areas to narrow crop yield gaps and ensure food security.

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Costs of Lygus Herbivory on Cotton Associated With Farmer Decision-Making: An Ecoinformatics Approach

Journal of Economic Entomology ◽

10.1603/ec12511 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 106 (3) ◽

pp. 1286-1293 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jay A. Rosenheim

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Farmer Decision Making

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Rainfed Farming Systems on the Canadian Prairies

Rainfed Farming Systems ◽

10.1007/978-1-4020-9132-2_19 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 467-510

Author(s):

Guy P. Lafond ◽

Stewart A. Brandt ◽

George W. Clayton ◽

R. Byron Irvine ◽

William E. May

Keyword(s):

Farming Systems ◽

Canadian Prairies ◽

Rainfed Farming

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Farmer Decision-Making on the Concept of Coexistence: A Comparative Analysis between Organic and Biotech Farmers in the Philippines

Agriculture ◽

10.3390/agriculture11090857 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 857

Author(s):

Clarisse Mendoza Gonzalvo ◽

Wilson Jr. Florendo Aala ◽

Keshav Lall Maharjan

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

The Philippines ◽

Environmental Conservation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Internal Factors ◽

Organic Farmers ◽

Farmer Decision Making ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

Farmer Groups

Farmer perspectives are relevant for understanding agricultural issues and formulating policies. In this study, we conducted a cross-sectional survey on 70 Filipino farmers (i.e., 35 organic and 35 biotech) to understand farmers’ perspectives regarding coexisting farming methods. Internal response variables were tested to verify the type of decision-making processes being undertaken by biotech and organic farmers. Our results showed that a non-linear decision-making process, similar to the Stimulus–Organism–Response Model, was present for both farmer groups. The study also found that biotech farmers were more influenced by internal factors (e.g., consumer resources) than organic farmers, who rely more on external influences (e.g., culture and social interactions), in connection to their coexistence perspective. The presence of “maverick executives” within the organic farmers gives traction to the notion that coexistence can help empower farmers in choosing what farming method is most suitable to their needs. Our data can also provide insights to policymakers in terms of surveying farmer perspectives to balance farmer needs, primarily in yield and income security, with the national agricultural agenda centered on environmental conservation. Thus, farmer perspectives should be considered alongside ongoing studies and debates on coexistence.

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MOTIVASI PETANI DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN SISTEM TRADISIONAL PADA USAHATANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA PARBAJU JULU KABUPATEN TAPANULI UTARA PROPINSI SUMATERA UTARA

Jurnal AGRISEP Kajian Masalah Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis ◽

10.31186/jagrisep.10.1.51-62 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 51-62

Author(s):

. Reflis ◽

M. Nurung ◽

Juliana Dewi Pratiwi

Keyword(s):

Formal Education ◽

Family Members ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Farming Systems ◽

Farming System ◽

Farm Size ◽

Rice Farming ◽

Traditional System ◽

Size Number ◽

Rainfed Farming

This research aims to identify factors correlated significantly to the motivation of farmers in perseving traditional rainfed farming systems, such as using local seeds and planting once a year. The population of this study is farmer who still perform the traditional paddy farming system in the Village of North Tapanuli Parbaju Julu County North Sumatra Province. As much as 48 respondents randomly selected from 160 farmers. A descriptive analyse and Spearman rank correlation are applied in this study. The study showed that formal education, farmers' perception of the traditional system of rice farming are correlated significantly to farmer motivation in preserving tradional farming system while non-formal education, the traditional system of farming experience, farm size, number of family members are not. Factors that correlated significantly to farmer motivation in maintaining local seed is non-formal education, farming experience, while the traditional system of formal education, farmers' perception of traditional rice farming system, farm size, number of family members are not correlated significantly. Furthermore, the number of family members is merely factor that correlated significantly to the farmers motivation in maintaining once a year plantings while others factors are not correlated. Key words: farmer motivation, preserving, traditional farming

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