Factors affecting behavioral intentions of farmers in Southeast Asia to technology adoption: A systematic review analysis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Understanding technology adoption in Southeast Asian agriculture is crucial. This study identifies 21 key factors, including household, institutional, economic, and technological elements, influencing farmers
Area Of Science
- Agricultural Science
- Technology Adoption Studies
- Rural Development
Background
- Southeast Asian agriculture is vital but faces challenges like small-scale production, limited technology, land degradation, climate change, urbanization, low productivity, and an aging farmer population.
- There's a significant gap in technology adoption among rural farmers in Southeast Asia, with unclear factors influencing their behavioral intentions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify and analyze the factors influencing the behavioral intentions of rural Southeast Asian farmers towards technology adoption.
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of the drivers and barriers for adopting new agricultural technologies in the region.
Main Methods
- Conducted a systematic literature review focusing on technology adoption by smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia.
- Analyzed approximately 18 relevant studies to synthesize existing knowledge and identify key factors.
Main Results
- Identified 21 distinct factors influencing farmers' behavioral intentions towards technology adoption.
- These factors were categorized into five subthemes: household-specific, institutional, economic, technology-related, and behavioral factors.
- Behavioral intentions were further classified into internal and external factors, with internal factors explaining behavior and external factors encompassing broader contextual influences.
Conclusions
- The study provides a crucial framework for understanding technology adoption in Southeast Asian agriculture.
- The findings serve as a guideline for policymakers and researchers aiming to promote the adoption of new agricultural technologies.
- Addressing the identified internal and external factors is essential for enhancing technology uptake and improving agricultural productivity in the region.
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