scholarly journals Assessing the joint adoption and complementarity between in-field conservation practices of Kansas farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng Gong ◽  
Jason.S. Bergtold ◽  
Elizabeth Yeager
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Agricultural Conservation ◽  
Farmer Adoption ◽  
Adoption Decisions ◽  
On Farm

AbstractAgricultural conservation systems consist of a myriad of conservation practices. The mix and intensity of conservation practices adopted can benefit farmers and affect the entire production system in addition to soil and water conservation. The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze farmer adoption of and complementarity between conservation practices from a joint and conditional probabilistic perspective using Kansas as a case study. We develop a modeling framework that can analyze and examine farmers’ joint and conditional adoption decisions using a multinomial logistic regression model. This framework is used to estimate conditional probabilities of adopting conservation practices given adoption of other practices to better capture the complementarity between different conservation practices. These estimates allow for an assessment of linkages between adoption of different conservation practices and the socioeconomic factors that affect the likelihood of adopting conservation practices given other conservation practices have already been adopted on-farm. The results can help guide policy and outreach efforts to promote further intensification of adoption by farmers.

scholarly journals EXTERNALITIES, PROFIT, AND LAND STEWARDSHIP: CONFLICTING MOTIVES FOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ADOPTION AMONG ABSENTEE LANDOWNERS AND ON-FARM PRODUCERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 491-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
BENJAMIN H. TONG ◽  
TRACY A. BOYER ◽  
LARRY D. SANDERS
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Soil And Water Conservation ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Absentee Landowners ◽  
Conservation Adoption ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Soil And Water

AbstractThis research aimed to illicit nonfarming absentee landowners’ and producers’ preferences for the benefits and characteristics derived from conservation practices during adoption decisions using maximum difference scaling, also called the best-worst method. Both groups are found to rank and value the attributes and reasons for adoption of conservation practices differently at the 95% significance level. This difference between the two groups reinforced the importance of land tenure in decision making. This indicated the need for new extension educational efforts, research efforts, and economic incentives to reduce negative externalities that could be ameliorated from adoption of soil and water conservation practices.

On Farm Study on In-Situ Soil Water Conservation Practices for Enhancing Productivity of Pigeon Pea

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
K.V. Rao ◽  
S. Vijayakumar ◽  
I. Srinivas ◽  
G. Pratibha ◽  
C. Sarala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Pigeon Pea ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
On Farm

The influence of the spatial distribution of agricultural conservation practices on hydrological balance variables in a small basin

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Noreika ◽  
Tomas Dostal ◽  
Tailin Li ◽  
David Zumr ◽  
Josef Krasa
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Swat Model ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Discharge Data ◽  
Hydrological Balance ◽  
Agricultural Conservation ◽  
Basin Scale

<p>SWAT is perhaps the most widely-used basin-scale hydrological model discussed in modern literature. SWAT is typically used to model large basins (100+ km<sup>2</sup>) and has even successfully modeled basins at continental scales. Regardless of the typical scale that SWAT is used, SWAT has been shown to adequately model various hydrological processes at smaller scales, but this application is much less common in the literature.  The aim of this study is to utilize SWAT+ in a small (<1 km<sup>2</sup>) agricultural basin (Nucice) approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Prague, Czechia to determine the effects of various spatial distribution patterns of agricultural conservation practices (no/reduced tillage, crop residues, cover crops, etc.) and their respective impacts on projected runoff, soil water retention, and evapotranspiration.</p><p>We were able to successfully calibrate our SWAT+ model for the Nucice experimental catchment from 2014 through part of 2018 using discharge data and estimating ET via remote sensing. After successful calibration, we implemented 4 scenarios to analyze the effects of implementing agricultural conservation practices: 25% continuous in upper 50% of basin, 25% fragmented in upper 50% of basin, 25% continuous in lower 50% of basin, and 25% fragmented in lower 50% of basin.</p><p>The adaptation pattern of agricultural conservation practices has significant and disproportionate effects on various hydrological balance parameters. Since it is rare that a single farmer manages an entire basin, this study shows that widespread adaptation of agricultural practices is necessary to maximize water conservation within a landscape. We intend to upscale this study (100+ km<sup>2</sup> basins) and to compare basins across multiple climates to determine if these effects are universal.</p><p>This research has been supported by project H2020 No. 773903 Shui, focused on water scarcity in European and Chinese cropping systems.</p>

ON‐FARM WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA 1

2001 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 737-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. R. Johnston ◽  
David E. Kromm ◽  
James M. Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
On Farm

Integrated water resources management: a case study of on-farm water use for potato processing

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Bosak ◽  
A. VanderZaag ◽  
A. Crolla ◽  
C. Kinsley ◽  
R. Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Cooperative Strategy ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Strategy Building ◽  
On Farm

Integrated water resources management (IWRM) is described as a holistic approach to manage water efficiently, equitably, and sustainably. This paper presents a case study where cooperative strategy building among diverse stakeholders (researchers, potato farmers, and government regulators) resulted in significant water conservation for the on-farm washing of potatoes on a large potato operation (31% reduction per unit of potatoes sold). Water was reduced by applying modified IWRM methods, including (i) goal setting, where common goals with all three parties were outlined; (ii) initial assessment, where farm water use was monitored in detail for one year; (iii) cooperative strategy building, where monitoring results were presented and potential water-use reduction strategies were brainstormed; (iv) implementation, where strategies were put into place on the farm; and (v) final assessment, where water use was monitored for a second year, after conservation strategies were in place, and the efficacy of the strategies was determined. This case study demonstrates the value of IWRM, through cooperation among researchers, farmers, and the regulators, for improving water management in agriculture.

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