Browsing by Subject "adoption"
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Adoption and abandonment of organic farming: an empirical investigation of the irish drystock sector
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-07-12)There is a considerable literature about the adoption of organic farming. However, possible abandonment of organic farming has received scant attention. Thus, relatively little is known about the exit decisions of farmers. ... -
Briefing note for the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child: `Historical' forced separation of unmarried mothers and children through adoption, `boarding out' Mother and Baby Homes, County Homes, Magdalene Laundries and related practices and institutions
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Comparing attitudes and characteristics of organic, former organic and conventional farmers: evidence from ireland
(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2012-09-24)Despite an overall growth rate of the organic farming sector in the European Union, a considerable number of farmers cease organic production each year. Given the commitment of many European governments to increase the ... -
Evaluating complex interventions and health technologies using normalization process theory: development of a simplified approach and web-enabled toolkit
(Springer Nature, 2011-09-30)Background: Normalization Process Theory (NPT) can be used to explain implementation processes in health care relating to new technologies and complex interventions. This paper describes the processes by which we developed ... -
Rfid in product lifecycle management: a case in the automotive industry
(Informa UK Limited, 2009-07-01)The circumstances of globalization and ever-stricter environmental legislation over the past decade have led enterprises to work together to transform products into extended products, and to manage these throughout their ... -
Smallholder farmers and climate smart agriculture
(SAGE Publications, 2016-05-24)Climate change and variability present a major challenge to agricultural production and rural livelihoods, including livelihoods of women smallholder farmers. There are significant efforts underway to develop, deploy, and ...