5886: The process of conversion to organic farming at the farm level
(2005) The process of conversion to organic farming at the farm level. Working Paper, Institute or Rural Sciences, University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
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Summary
The paper contributes to the understanding of change to sustainable agriculture at the farm level, arguing that variability and length and of the process, in terms of farmers’ decision-making and the impact on farms, need to be recognised. Potential variables influencing the process of conversion to organic farming, and key stages of Adoption are reviewed, with particular focus on how farmers evaluate and experience systems change and the relevance of the Adoption/Diffusion model. This is contrasted with observations of the conversion to organic milk production on case farms in the UK. Three key stages of such change processes are conceptualised, and the relevance of such a framework for research and support of farmers during periods of change is discussed.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | sustainable agriculture, extension, information, adoption, case studies |
| Subject Areas: | Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication Farming Systems > Social aspects |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Univ. Aberystwyth UK > Univ. Aberystwyth > Institute of Rural Sciences (IRS) |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 5886 |
| Contact: | Padel, Dr Susanne |
| Deposited On: | 03 October 2005 |
| EPrint Type: | Working paper |
| Published?: | Unpublished |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
| Additional Publishing Information: | The paper was submitted to a journal but rejected and will be re-submitted in a modified form. Any comments are welcome |
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