Kartakis S. (2022).
Identify farmers intentions towards precision agriculture practices by implementing bioeconomic modelling: the case study of Kato Nevrokopi potato (PGI). Mémoire (Master 2 MIDAS) : CIHEAM-IAMM, Montpellier (France). 63 p. Master 2 Thesis. Economics. Programme: Mediterranean farming system design for a sustainable food-system [MIDAS]. Co-accreditation University of Montpellier, Institut Agro Montpellier, CIHEAM-IAMM.
Titre : | Identify farmers intentions towards precision agriculture practices by implementing bioeconomic modelling: the case study of Kato Nevrokopi potato (PGI) |
Auteurs : | S. Kartakis |
Type de document : | Thèse, Mémoire, Master |
Année de publication : | 2022 |
Format : | 63 p. |
Note générale : | Master 2 Thesis. Economics. Programme: Mediterranean farming system design for a sustainable food-system [MIDAS]. Co-accreditation University of Montpellier, Institut Agro Montpellier, CIHEAM-IAMM. |
Langues : | Anglais |
Langues du résumé : | Anglais ; Français |
Catégories : |
Catégories principales 06 - AGRICULTURE. FORÊTS. PÊCHES ; 6.4 - Production Agricole. Système de ProductionThésaurus IAMM AGRICULTURE DE PRECISION ; MODELE DE SIMULATION ; MODELE BIOECONOMIQUE ; COMPORTEMENT DES AGRICULTEURS ; GRECE |
Résumé : | The agricultural sector is one of the responsible industries intensifying climate change, while at the same time is extremely vulnerable to its harmful impacts. Precision agriculture technologies can aid to alleviate environmental damage by reducing/optimizing the input use while securing farmers income. However, despite its benefits, this type of technology is far from being widely adopted in Europe. In this context, a collaboration between the University of Thessaly, Nitlab and NEVROCOOP IKE (potato producers cooperative) allowed the development and testing of Precision Agriculture equipment, targeting water use efficiency and insecticide use optimization. This study aims the assessment of farmers willingness to adopt the proposed technology, by taking into account policy interventions. In particular, a bioeconomic model based on mathematical programming methods was applied to three representative farms in Kato Nevrokopi, simulating two policy scenarios. The model integrates the farming systems current management practices and their relevant characteristics and aspires to examine farmers intentions to adopt the proposed novel practices under specific constraints and policy measures. The results show that different monetary levels of incentives (subsidies or penalties) can be successful measures to mobilize farmers to adopt precision agriculture practices. Moreover, two determinants that appear to contribute to adopting such technologies are the size of the farm and its available labour. They should be taken into consideration to design policy interventions accordingly. |
Nature du diplôme : | Mémoire (Master 2 MIDAS) |
Université de soutenance : | CIHEAM-IAMM |
Ville de l'université de soutenance : | Montpellier (France) |
Cote : | Réservé lecteur CIHEAM |
Directeur de Thèse : | Kleftodimos G. |
Membres du Jury : | Belhouchette H.; Kleftodimos G.; Vlontzos G. |