Determinants of maize irrigators' intention to adopt water-saving technology in South Africa
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Agricultural Water Management
- Sustainable Development
- Behavioral Science
Background
- Agriculture is a major global water consumer, necessitating effective management for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.
- Water scarcity and rising food demand drive the need for innovative water management strategies.
- Water-saving technologies (WSTs) offer significant potential but face low adoption rates due to behavioral factors.
Purpose Of The Study
- To model irrigators' intentions to adopt WSTs in South Africa's Orange Riet Irrigation Scheme.
- To identify key factors influencing WST adoption among maize farmers using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).
- To inform targeted strategies for enhancing WST adoption and sustainable water management.
Main Methods
- Utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework.
- Employed partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis.
- Investigated factors influencing WST adoption intentions among maize irrigators.
Main Results
- Positive attitudes towards WSTs significantly influence adoption intentions.
- Subjective norms (social influence) are a key driver of WST adoption intentions.
- Perceived behavioral control did not significantly impact irrigators' intentions to adopt WSTs.
Conclusions
- Interventions should focus on promoting positive attitudes and leveraging social networks for WST adoption.
- Addressing barriers like cost and complexity is crucial for successful WST implementation.
- Findings support strategies for achieving SDG 2 and African Union CAADP goals through improved water management.
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