Adoption of Soil Health Improvement Strategies by Australian Farmers: II. Impediments and Incentives

Autor/inn/en	Bennett, J. McL.; Cattle, S. R.
Titel	Adoption of Soil Health Improvement Strategies by Australian Farmers: II. Impediments and Incentives
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 20 (2014) 1, S.107-131 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1389-224X
DOI	10.1080/1389224X.2013.783494
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Agricultural Occupations; Farm Management; Soil Science; Barriers; Incentives; Surveys; Content Analysis; Real Estate; Rural Areas; Agricultural Production; Economic Factors; Agricultural Education; Rural Extension; Correlation; Ownership; Regional Characteristics; Land Use; Attitudes; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Agriculture; Occupation; Landwirtschaft; Beruf; Landwirtschaftlicher Beruf; Bodenkunde; Anreiz; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Inhaltsanalyse; Grundstück; Rural area; Ländlicher Raum; Production; Produktion; Agrarproduktion; Landwirtschaftliche Produktion; Ökonomischer Faktor; Education; Landwirtschaftliche Ausbildung; Ausbildung; Korrelation; Eigentum; Regionaler Faktor; Bodennutzung; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Australien
Abstract	Purpose: Many farmers remain hesitant to implement structured management plans and strategies tailored to address soil health, irrespective of mounting scientific evidence for the credibility of certain soil health indicators, an increase in the reporting of program benefits and progress in communicating these benefits. Hence, the purpose of this research is to better understand the impediments associated with the adoption of such programs. Design: Non-parametric analysis of a mail-based survey supported with content analysis of landholder comments was used. Findings: This research highlights that impediments to the adoption of soil health programs are affected by region and that this is likely influenced by the availability, enthusiasm and motivation of surrounding environmental service providers. While the initial investment in soil health management is perceived as an impediment, landholders indicate that production longevity and long-term financial gain are achievable. Education is not viewed as an impediment by landholders, but cannot be ruled out as an impediment due to the increasing complexities of farming and the displayed knowledge of landholders. Practical implications: Impediments and incentives to the adoption of soil health management plans have been identified. This provides for strategic planning in promotion and adoption of such plans, as well as identifying priority issues of concern. Originality/Value: In investigating the impediments and incentives associated with adoption of soil health management plans, strategies for adoption can be formulated and pressing areas of concern are identified. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10