Rota C., Pugliese P., Elnady M., Zanasi C. (2021). Measuring Egyptian farmers attitude towards staying organic. Sustainability, 15/07/2021, vol. 13, n. 14, p. 1-23.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su13147978
https://doi.org/10.3390/su13147978
Titre : | Measuring Egyptian farmers attitude towards staying organic (2021) |
Auteurs : | C. Rota ; P. Pugliese ; M. Elnady ; C. Zanasi |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | Sustainability (vol. 13, n. 14, July 2021) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 1-23 |
Langues : | Anglais |
Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
Catégories : |
Catégories principales 06 - AGRICULTURE. FORÊTS. PÊCHES ; 6.4 - Production Agricole. Système de ProductionThésaurus IAMM AGRICULTURE ALTERNATIVE ; COMPORTEMENT DES AGRICULTEURS ; AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE ; DEVELOPPEMENT DURABLE ; SYSTEME DE PRODUCTION ; PRISE DE DECISION ; EGYPTE |
Résumé : | Organic agriculture (OA) in Egypt is well-developed and still fast growing. Improving the relation between organic farmers and the other agents in the chain can provide a positive contribution to the whole organic chain competitiveness. One possible approach to investigate the farmers perceived role and satisfaction within the organic system is to explore the factors influencing their decision to stay organic. In particular, the aim of the present study was to measure the farmers attitude towards staying organic. Organic agricultural experts and institutional stakeholders were interviewed to complete a literature review and to obtain information about the Egyptian context. The survey questionnaire was pre-tested (n = 13) and then administered to a different sample (n = 232). A split-half validation procedure was used to evaluate and then confirm the factor structure. Explorative and confirmatory factor analysis yielded a final 29-item measure consisting of 8 distinct factors showing how organic agriculture influences a broad range of farmers life dimensions (environmental, economic, social, psychological). The significant role played by psychological and social factors in defining the farmers decision to stay organic emerged as a relatively unexpected outcome. The study supports the sustainable development of small family farmers, providing a useful tool to support the growth of organic production and consumption, mostly in developing countries. By monitoring farmers attitudes and perception towards OA, the instrument proposed in the present study can support policy makers, farmers organizations, civil society organizations (NGOs) and organic chains focal companies when defining policies, advocating campaigns, and chain coordination strategies for farmers involved in the organic food system development. |
Cote : | En ligne |
URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.3390/su13147978 |