Effect of pig breeding scale on manure resource utilization-The moderating effect based on technology cognition

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Science
• Sustainable Development

Background:

• Manure resource utilization is crucial for sustainable livestock development.
• Large-scale livestock operations face challenges in manure management.
• Promoting a green, low-carbon agricultural cycle is an industry priority.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the impact of pig farming scale on manure resource utilization.
• To investigate the moderating role of technical cognition in this relationship.
• To provide insights for sustainable livestock industry governance.

Main Methods:

• Survey data from pig farmers in Qingdao, China.
• Theoretical analysis framework of breeding scale and technical cognition.
• Binary Logit model and moderating effect model.

Main Results:

• Breeding scale positively influences manure resource utilization.
• Technical ease of use moderates the effect of scale on utilization.
• Differences in farmer characteristics affect utilization across scales.

Conclusions:

• Increasing farm scale and perceived ease of technology enhance manure utilization.
• Policy should encourage scale expansion and user-friendly technologies for sustainability.
• This research supports environmental governance and circular economy principles in livestock.