Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shilong Yang Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Forestry Economics, School of Economics and Management, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, P. R. China Author-Name: Xiao Liang Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Forestry Economics, School of Economics and Management, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, P. R. China Author-Name: Zhichao Lou Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Forestry Economics, School of Economics and Management, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, P. R. China Author-Name: Yanwen Tan Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Forestry Economics, School of Economics and Management, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, P. R. China Author-Name: Abdelrahman Ali Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Forestry Economics, School of Economics and Management, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, P. R. China Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agricultural, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt Title: Analysing the consequences of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership on the agricultural economies of China, Australia and New Zealand Abstract: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is an important free trade agreement in the Asia Pacific region. The implementation of RCEP is greatly significant for ensuring the effective supply of agricultural products to member states. On the basis of the analysis of the agricultural product trade structure among China, Australia and New Zealand since 2000, we summarise in this article the potential consequences of tariff reduction for the agricultural products among the three countries under the RCEP framework. The Global Trade Analysis Project model has been used to analyse the effects of RCEP on the macroeconomic indicators, agricultural products trade and domestic agricultural output of the three countries. The research findings indicate that agricultural product trade among the three countries has grown rapidly since 2000. The results of the Global Trade Analysis Project simulations revealed that implementing RCEP will foster macroeconomic growth in the three countries. China's imports of beef and dairy products and wheat from Australia and New Zealand will substantially increase, and China's domestic production of this agricultural sector will decrease. Furthermore, India's potential participation in RCEP will further affect China's imports and exports of grain. These findings could guide the policymakers in the three countries in designing future agricultural production and trade strategies according to the different scenarios of international trade among the three countries and considering the potential of India joining. Keywords: agricultural economy, Global Trade Analysis Project, international trade, tariff reduction Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 362-381 Volume: 70 Issue: 7 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/327/2023-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/327/2023-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202407-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:70:y:2024:i:7:id:327-2023-AGRICECON Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chenchen Su Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P. R. China Author-Name: Jinchuan Shen Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P. R. China Author-Name: Fei Wang Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P. R. China Title: Can income growth and environmental improvements go hand in hand? An empirical study of Chinese agriculture Abstract: Advancing agricultural carbon emission efficiency and farmers' income simultaneously is crucial for the sustainable progress of agriculture. Our study centered on 31 provinces and cities in China and investigated regional variances and the dynamic evolution aspects of coordinated development in farmers' income and agricultural carbon emission efficiency, utilising panel data from 2005 to 2021. The analysis revealed the following trends: Firstly, China's overall agricultural carbon emission efficiency was steadily increasing, mainly because of technological advancements. Secondly, the correlation between farmers' income and agricultural carbon emission efficiency in China had notably improved from 0.318 to 0.775. Throughout the observation period, disparities in the levels of coordinated development were observed in various provinces with a diminishing fluctuation, indicating regional disparities as the primary instigator. Thirdly, the level of coordinated development highlighted positive clustering attributes, demonstrating an 'east high, west low' pattern; the evolution of coordinated development levels exhibited stability in maintaining the current status. This study holds significant value for developing countries in enhancing farmers' income and agricultural carbon emission efficiency in a coordinated manner. Keywords: agricultural carbon emission efficiency, farmers', income, coupling coordination degree, Super-Efficiency Slack-Based Measure Model Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 321-333 Volume: 70 Issue: 7 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/438/2023-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/438/2023-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202407-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:70:y:2024:i:7:id:438-2023-AGRICECON Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Xiaozeng Wang Author-Workplace-Name: School of Management, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, P. R. China Author-Name: Jiabin Chen Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics and Management, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, P. R. China Author-Name: Xingyan Du Author-Workplace-Name: School of Management, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, P. R. China Title: Understanding the impact of Internet access on farmers' willingness to participate in farmer professional cooperatives Abstract: The widespread application of Internet technology in rural development has significantly facilitated the modernisation of agriculture and profoundly and positively impacts sustainable rural development. This study empirically investigates the effect of Internet access on farmers' participation in farmer professional cooperatives based on a sample of 3 349 participants from the 2020 China Rural Revitalization Survey (CRRS), using both probit regression and instrumental variable probit (Ivprobit) regression models. The results indicate that, firstly, Internet access significantly enhances farmers' participation in farmer professional cooperatives. Secondly, Internet access influences farmers' decisions to join professional cooperatives differently, with older farmers, those with less education, and non-cadre individuals being more significantly affected in their willingness to participate. The findings deepen the understanding of the relationship between digital technology and organisational participation in rural development and provide empirical evidence for formulating more targeted rural development policies. Keywords: agricultural management organization, behavioral decision-making, China, digital technology Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 349-361 Volume: 70 Issue: 7 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/69/2024-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/69/2024-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202407-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:70:y:2024:i:7:id:69-2024-AGRICECON Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Panhwar Ghulam Mustafa Author-Workplace-Name: College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, Nanjing, P. R. China Author-Name: Shangao Wang Author-Workplace-Name: School of Management, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, P. R. China Author-Name: Gershom Endelani Mwalupaso Author-Workplace-Name: College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, Nanjing, P. R. China Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness, Prince G Academy and Consultancy, Kabwe, Zambia Author-Name: Yi Yu Author-Workplace-Name: School of Management, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, P. R. China Author-Name: Zhou Li Author-Workplace-Name: College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, Nanjing, P. R. China Title: The effect of climate-smart agriculture on productivity and cost efficiency: Insights from smallholder wheat producers in Pakistan Abstract: Unique challenges have been elicited by climate change, demanding the utilisation of effective adaptation strategies that are both environmentally and economically sustainable. Regrettably, the agricultural sector has not been spared from the effects of climate change, but it is among the largest employers and the primary source of food security globally. The situation is worse in Pakistan, where poverty, hunger, and malnutrition are reported to be prevalent. The complexity of risks posed by climate change has called for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies, which potentially could augment cost efficiency and yield in wheat production. Surprisingly, previous studies have largely overlooked this crucial aspect. Therefore, our research seeks to address two fundamental questions: What is the comparative cost efficiency between adopters and non-adopters of CSA practices in wheat production? And what are the yield effects associated with CSA adoption, particularly compared to non-adopters? To this end, a multi-stage sampling technique was employed to randomly select 400 farm households in a climate risk hotspot province in Pakistan, on which the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) and endogenous switching regression (ESR) were applied. The results revealed that CSA adoption was associated with improved cost efficiency and yield. Interestingly, if non-adopters decided to adopt CSA, they would increase their wheat yield by about 20%. Given the importance of wheat for food security, this would contribute to poverty and hunger eradication. Therefore, our study conforms to the aspirations of the 2030 agenda by promoting rethinking food production through possible improvement in cost efficiency and yield in the face of a changing climate. Keywords: adaptation strategies, climate change, climate risk hotspot, sustainable agriculture, wheat productivity Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 334-348 Volume: 70 Issue: 7 Year: 2024 DOI: 10.17221/74/2024-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/74/2024-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202407-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:70:y:2024:i:7:id:74-2024-AGRICECON