ISHS Acta Horticulturae 524: XXV International Horticultural Congress, Part 14: Horticultural Economics at Micro and Macro Level, International Trade and Marketing, International Cooperative Programs, Relations between Research, Development, Extension and Education
TECHNOLOGICAL ADOPTION AMONG ORGANIC SPANISH FARMERS |
| Authors: | A. Laajimi, L.M. Albisu |
| Keywords: | organic farming, Spain, Technology adoption |
| Abstract:
Organic farming in Spain has begun to develop during the last decade due to the growing farmers' concern about the negative impacts of conventional farming and a limited but promising demand for organic products. In order to analyse the determinants of the decision to adopt organic farming techniques in Spain, a survey of 222 farmers was conducted and a probit model was used to determine the impact of economic and non economic factors on a farmers' decision of adoption. Results indicate that farmers who believe strongly in the positive effects of organic farming as a sustainable agriculture providing enough food and fibre for the society, who are members of a producer group or associtaion organisation and with lower sales level, are more likely to adopt organic farming techniques in the horticultural sector. | |
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