| Autor: |
Ji-ping DING, Jing-han LI, Jia-huan LIU, Wei-feng ZHANG, Xiang-ping JIA |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Integrative Agriculture, Vol 21, Iss 6, Pp 1799-1811 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2095-3119 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/S2095-3119(21)63859-5 |
| Popis: |
Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizer in China and its adverse effects on agricultural production have been a national and global concern. In addition to massive public initiatives to promote sustainable farm practices, grass-rooted innovations are emerging in the niche, many of which take the forms of information and communication technologies (ICT) and digital services. This study examines the effects of ICT-based extension services provided by an entrepreneurial startup on adopting sustainable farming practices. We found no significant reduction in N-fertilizer use for wheat production. But the ICT-based services promoted farmers to adapt N-fertilizer use towards site-specific management. The business model of the entrepreneurial venture faces great challenges in becoming participatory and financially sustainable. |
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