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8. Motivation and opportunity may drive Tunisian farmers to reduce chemical pesticides in horticulture.

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Raimondo, Maria, Spina, Daniela, Chinnici, Gaetano, Di Vita, Giuseppe, D'Amico, Mario, and Caracciolo, Francesco

Subjects
EXTRINSIC motivation, PEST control, STRUCTURAL equation modeling, INTRINSIC motivation, PEER pressure
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This study investigates the sociopsychological factors influencing Tunisian farmers' adoption of sustainable pest management techniques by employing the motivation-opportunity-ability framework and using partial least squares structural equation modelling. It is the first empirical study to test this framework in predicting farmers' readiness to reduce pesticide usage in agriculture, distinguishing between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. The findings reveal that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations significantly impact farmers' readiness to reduce pesticide use. Particularly, extrinsic motivations, such as peer influence and prevailing practices within the community, play a crucial role, highlighting the importance of social dynamics in sustainable agricultural decisions. Additionally, opportunities to adopt non-chemical pest control methods, enhanced by access to information and technology, positively influence farmers' intentions to minimize pesticide use. These results suggest that enhancing farmers' motivation through targeted educational programs and fostering opportunities via supportive policy environments are key strategies to promoting sustainable pest management practices in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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11. How do farmers plan to safeguard the environment? Empirical evidence on farmers' intentions to adopt organic pest management practices.

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Spina, Daniela, Caracciolo, Francesco, Chinnici, Gaetano, Di Vita, Giuseppe, Selvaggi, Roberta, Pappalardo, Gioacchino, Pecorino, Biagio, and D'Amico, Mario

Subjects
FARMERS' attitudes, PLANNED behavior theory, CONTROL (Psychology), EDUCATION of farmers, PEST control
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The development and optimization of more sustainable pest control methods, primarily focusing on preventive strategies and non-chemical tools, is a global priority for scientists and agrochemical companies. This study examines Sicilian farmers' willingness to adopt organic pest management practices for protecting tomatoes and zucchini from two key insect pests, namely Tuta absoluta and Bemisia tabaci. We implemented the Theory of Planned Behavior as a cognitive model to explore individual motivations that influence farmers' readiness to adopt sustainable pest control practices. Results from partial least squares structural equation modeling on a sample of 85 farmers emphasize the importance of farmers' behavioral constructs in the decision-making process: Farmers' attitudes are the strongest predictors of intention (ß = 0.454; p < 0.01), followed by social norms (ß = 0.201; p < 0.1) and perceived behavioral control (ß = 0.184; p < 0.01). Intention and perceived behavioral control constructs positively and significantly affect the stated behavior construct (respectively, ß = 0.23; ß = 0.24). Traditional farm/farmer socio-economic characteristics have a notable, yet smaller, influence: Farmers' education positively predicts their willingness to adopt (ß = 0.292; p < 0.01), while farmers' age is negatively correlated (ß = −0.130; p < 0.01). Informational campaigns on the importance of organic pest management on improving soil health and biodiversity should be promoted to strengthen farmers attitudes toward organic pest management. Similarly, policy-makers should enhance farmers perceived behavioral control by providing better information about characteristics and procedures of organic pest management protocols. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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17. Environmental and Agro-Economic Sustainability of Olive Orchards Irrigated with Reclaimed Water under Deficit Irrigation

Author

Vanella, Daniela, primary, Consoli, Simona, additional, Continella, Alberto, additional, Chinnici, Gaetano, additional, Milani, Mirco, additional, Cirelli, Giuseppe Luigi, additional, D’Amico, Mario, additional, Maesano, Giulia, additional, Gentile, Alessandra, additional, La Spada, Paolo, additional, Scollo, Francesco, additional, Modica, Giulia, additional, Siracusa, Laura, additional, Longo-Minnolo, Giuseppe, additional, and Barbagallo, Salvatore, additional

Published
2023
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45. A MODEL OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY OF CITRUS INDUSTRY

Author

Chinnici, Gaetano, Zarbà, Carla, Hamam, Manal, Pecorino, Biagio, and D'Amico, Mario

Subjects
Circular economy, Sustainability, Citrus industry, Economics, Economic system
Published
2019

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