Browsing by Subject "organic farming"
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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. ... -
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 ... -
Spatial dependence in the adoption of organic drystock farming in ireland
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2014-06-30)This article analyses spatial dependence in the adoption of organic farming. Bayesian spatial Durbin probit models are applied to survey data of almost 600 Irish drystock farmers. The findings reveal that farmers located ...