Perceived attributes driving the adoption of system of rice intensification: The Indonesian farmers' view

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Wos IDWOS:000783294200002
Doi10.1515/opag-2022-0080
TitlePerceived attributes driving the adoption of system of rice intensification: The Indonesian farmers' view
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Last Author
AuthorsArsil, P; Tey, YS; Brindal, M; Ardiansyah; Sumarni, E; Masrukhi;
Publish DateAPR 13 2022
Journal NameOPEN AGRICULTURE
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AbstractThis article argues that the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) future promotion should be based on the potential users' good understanding of sustainable agriculture. A qualitative approach was used to examine the perceptions of SRI attributes among Indonesian rice farmers, which is built upon the developing theory of diffusion of innovation. Through focus group discussions in three Indonesian provinces, compatibility, complexity, and relative advantage were identified as essential factors for SRI adoption. SRI was seen as incompatible with current farming practices, labour capacity, budget, and time available for additional labour inputs. SRI was seen as relatively complicated in terms of compost processing and application as well as mechanised agricultural technologies. As a result of the economic surplus provided by SRI rice, organised farmers may be able to obtain a higher price for SRI rice than non-organised farmers. Environmental and agronomic benefits were thought to have a long-term payoff. Such results demonstrate the subjective evaluation of SRI by farmers, which is important to its implementation.
Publish TypeJournal
Publish Year2022
Page Begin217
Page End225
Issn2391-9531
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Urlhttps://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000783294200002
AuthorProf. POPPY ARSIL, S.TP, M.T, Ph.D
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