Field observation and verbal exchange as different peer effects in farmers' technology adoption decisions

A Massfeller, H Storm - Agricultural Economics, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Farmers' adoption of novel technologies is influenced by other farmers' behavior, a
phenomenon known as peer effects. Although such effects have been studied intensively …

[HTML][HTML] German sugar beet farmers' intention to use autonomous field robots for seeding and weeding

R Uehleke, L von Plettenberg, M Leyer… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Robotic weed control is not yet widely adopted, despite its technological availability and
proven economics and sustainability in crop cultivation by replacing seasonal labor and …

Adoption intentions of smart weeding technologies—A lab-in-the-field experiment with German crop farmers

P Feisthauer, M Hartmann, J Börner - Q Open, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Smart weeding technologies (SWT) enable substantial herbicide savings via precise sensor-
based application. This can enhance agrobiodiversity and make modern agriculture more …

What if precision agriculture is not profitable?: A comprehensive analysis of the right timing for exiting, taking into account different entry options

J Munz - Precision Agriculture, 2024 - Springer
The digitization of agriculture is widely discussed today. But despite proven benefits, its
acceptance in agricultural practice remains low. In small-structured areas, this trend is even …

Promoting excellence or discouraging mediocrity–a policy framework assessment for precision agriculture technologies adoption

G Kleftodimos, LS Kyrgiakos, S Kartakis, C Kleisiari… - Precision …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Precision Agriculture Technologies (PATs) are providing a great potential in
alleviating adverse impacts arising from climate change. This study evaluates the decision …