Which factors influence farmers’ intentions to adopt nutrient management planning?

摘要: The adoption of nutrient management practices can lead to win-win outcomes in terms both improving productivity and reducing the environmental impact farming. However, key remains below expectations globally. Few studies specifically focus on majority overlook psychological factors their analysis. This study examines which influence Irish farmers' intention apply fertiliser basis soil test results. An expanded version theory planned behaviour is used as a framework for policy also accounted by this requires certain farmers Ireland adopt testing mandatory basis. results national sample (n = 1009) show that attitudes, subjective norms (social pressure), perceived behavioural control (ease/difficulty) resources are significant positively associated with intentions. In voluntary 587), only attitude, significantly Whereas, 422), norms, correlated positive direction A number farm farmer characteristics Policy recommendations made based these