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Factors affecting the selection of information sources of sustainable agricultural practices by Malaysian vegetable farmers


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Tey, Yeong Sheng and Brindal, Mark Kennion and Li, Elton and Gill, Gurjet and Bruwer, Joham and Abdullah, Amin Mahir and Radam, Alias and Ismail, Mohd Mansor and Darham, Suryani (2018) Factors affecting the selection of information sources of sustainable agricultural practices by Malaysian vegetable farmers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Information, 19 (2). 162 - 175. ISSN 1049-6505; ESSN:1540-4722

Abstract

Information is key in reducing the uncertainties of sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs). The objective of this study was to improve the understanding of the relationship between utilized informational sources and other key identified factors affecting Malaysian vegetable producers' choices. The findings of a multivariate probit model suggest that information sources are complementary. The choices for these sources are influenced by heterogeneity in access to credit, social network (member of farmers association), and farm settings (distance from farm to market, resource depletion issues, and geographical regions). Future promotion of SAPs should be delivered through the provision of quality content disseminated through the preferred information sources, which target potential users.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Economics and Management
Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2017.1328310
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Keywords: Sustainable agricultural practices; Information sources; Communication behaviors; Extension service; Multivariate probit model ,
Depositing User: Nurul Ainie Mokhtar
Date Deposited: 29 Jan 2021 02:34
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2021 02:34
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72711
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