Using count data models to determine the factors affecting farmers' quantity decisions of precision farming technology adoption

Isgin T., Bilgic A., Forster D. L., Batte M. T.

COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE, cilt.62, sa.2, ss.231-242, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 62 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.compag.2008.01.004
  • Dergi Adı: COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.231-242
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: precision farming technologies, adoption intensity, zero-inflated Poisson and Negative, binomial models, TRAVEL COST-ANALYSIS, POISSON REGRESSION, ZEROS, MANAGEMENT, ABUNDANCE, OHIO
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The following study investigates the adoption of various precision farming technologies in terms of both the probability and the use intensity of technology components implemented. Zero-inflated Poisson and Negative Binomial count data model regressions were used to determine factors influencing farmers' decision to adopt greater number of precision technologies. Results from the count data analysis of a random sample of Ohio farm operators demonstrate that several factors were significantly associated with the adoption intensity and probability of precision farming technologies, including farm size, farmer demographics, soil quality, urban influences, farmer status of indebtedness, and location of the farm within the state. (c) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.