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View article: Development of a Simulation Model to Evaluate Dairy Production Systems in Northern Ireland
Development of a Simulation Model to Evaluate Dairy Production Systems in Northern Ireland Open
Profitable dairy farming requires continuous appraisal and adaptation of production systems in response to changing market and agricultural policy conditions. Geopolitical and climate events have exemplified the exposure of farm incomes to…
View article: The role of farmer discussion groups in promoting sustainable farming practices: Drivers of participation and environmental impact
The role of farmer discussion groups in promoting sustainable farming practices: Drivers of participation and environmental impact Open
Farmer discussion groups are increasingly recognised for their role in contributing to economic improvement, however, information relating to their effectiveness in improving environmental performance remains limited. This study investigat…
View article: Factors influencing land rental market participation: A case study in Northern Ireland
Factors influencing land rental market participation: A case study in Northern Ireland Open
Agricultural land mobility through an efficient land rental market has been shown to contribute to the productive and sustainable utilisation of land, by facilitating the transfer of land from less productive farmers to more productive far…
View article: Education and Farmers’ Environmental Performance: A Systematic Literature Review
Education and Farmers’ Environmental Performance: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Climate change and environmental degradation present significant and ongoing challenges to the agricultural sector. Formal education has been shown to equip farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their environmental perfor…
View article: Behavioural drivers of long-term land leasing adoption: application of an extended theory of planned behaviour
Behavioural drivers of long-term land leasing adoption: application of an extended theory of planned behaviour Open
Increasing agricultural productivity while also protecting the environment, requires careful stewardship of the most important resource in production – land. Most land in Northern Ireland is controlled via owner occupation and granting acc…
View article: Eliciting farmers’ preferences towards agriculture education in Northern Ireland
Eliciting farmers’ preferences towards agriculture education in Northern Ireland Open
Purpose:Agriculture education promotes farmers and societalwelfare through a more efficient use of resources and theadoption of sustainable farming practices. Nevertheless, farmers’educational attainment is limited across countries. This s…
View article: Barriers and Enablers of Long‐term Land Leasing: a Case Study of Northern Ireland
Barriers and Enablers of Long‐term Land Leasing: a Case Study of Northern Ireland Open
Summary Long‐term land leasing offers a viable alternative to land ownership in relation to increasing efficiency of agricultural production, economies of scale, and delivering environmental improvements in terms of land management. Howeve…
View article: Investigating the Factors Influencing the Intention to Adopt Long-Term Land Leasing in Northern Ireland
Investigating the Factors Influencing the Intention to Adopt Long-Term Land Leasing in Northern Ireland Open
Short-term land rental agreements such as the traditional conacre system in Northern Ireland offer flexibility between the landowners and the farmers renting the land. However, the uncertainty of tenure linked to such short-term land renta…
View article: Farm Safety: A Study of Young Farmers’ Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviors
Farm Safety: A Study of Young Farmers’ Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviors Open
Agriculture in the United Kingdom (UK) continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations, accounting for around a fifth of fatal workplace injuries and many other injuries, both major and minor. This study examines young farmers’ aware…
View article: Farm fatalities in Northern Ireland agriculture: What fifty years of data tell us
Farm fatalities in Northern Ireland agriculture: What fifty years of data tell us Open
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous sectors in terms of fatal and non-fatal accidents. This paper utilises an administrative dataset that recorded farm fatalities in Northern Ireland over a 50 year timeframe (1968-2017) to undertake a…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Participatory Extension Programme Membership on Farm Business Performance in Northern Ireland
Assessing the Impact of Participatory Extension Programme Membership on Farm Business Performance in Northern Ireland Open
This paper evaluates the impact of membership of the Business Development Groups (BDG), a participatory extension programme in Northern Ireland on the economic performance of participating farmers for dairy and sheep enterprise groups. The…
View article: The Case for Long-Term Land Leasing: A Review of the Empirical Literature
The Case for Long-Term Land Leasing: A Review of the Empirical Literature Open
Land, as a factor of production, has a vital role within the agricultural sector compared with other sectors. However, in recent years, land mobility has become a significant issue around the world with increased concentration and competit…
View article: Economic Viability of Adoption of Automated Oestrus Detection Technologies on Dairy Farms: A Review
Economic Viability of Adoption of Automated Oestrus Detection Technologies on Dairy Farms: A Review Open
The decision for dairy farmers to invest in automated oestrus detection (AOD) technologies involves the weighing up of the costs and benefits of implementation. In this paper, through a review of the existing literature, we examine the imp…
View article: Investigating the Drivers of Farmers’ Engagement in a Participatory Extension Programme: The Case of Northern Ireland Business Development Groups
Investigating the Drivers of Farmers’ Engagement in a Participatory Extension Programme: The Case of Northern Ireland Business Development Groups Open
Participatory agricultural extension programmes aimed at encouraging knowledge transfer and the adoption of new technology and innovation at the farm level are a novel approach to advisory service provision. In order to drive sustainable a…