Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Huseyin Tayyar Guldal Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agricultural Economics, Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye Author-Name: Hasan Sanli Author-Workplace-Name: General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara, Türkiye Author-Name: Metin Turker Author-Workplace-Name: General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara, Türkiye Title: The path to smart farming: Profiling farmers' adoption of technologies in Türkiye Abstract: This study investigates the characteristics associated with the adoption of smart farming technologies in Turkish agriculture. By surveying 325 farmers across six regions in Türkiye, the research identifies key attributes influencing adoption patterns. Four distinct profiles emerge: technology users, non-users, young educated female farmers, and traditionalists. Exploratory findings from Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) indicate that attributes such as agricultural insurance, credit utilisation, knowledge of smart farming systems, and tractor ownership are commonly observed among technology users. Ordinal logistic regression further quantifies these associations, highlighting the significant role of financial accessibility and knowledge dissemination in shaping adoption likelihoods. Non-users, on the other hand, are characterised by smaller landholdings, lack of credit use, limited awareness, and absence of tractor ownership, reflecting structural barriers to adoption. Tailored financial solutions and shared machinery parks could help address these challenges. Empowering young, educated women farmers, identified as a key demographic for innovation, offers an opportunity to catalyse broader technology adoption. By addressing knowledge gaps and fostering inclusive policies, this study provides actionable insights to accelerate the technological transformation and sustainability of Türkiye's agricultural sector. Keywords: agriculture 4.0, sustainability, innovation, technology adoption Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 229-241 Volume: 71 Issue: 5 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/401/2023-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/401/2023-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202505-0001.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:71:y:2025:i:5:id:401-2023-AGRICECON Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yuqian Zhang Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P.R. China Author-Name: Yixuan Wang Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P.R. China Author-Name: Chenchen Su Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P.R. China Author-Name: Jiahong Guo Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P.R. China Author-Name: Chen Xu Author-Workplace-Name: School of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, P.R. China Title: Assessing the impact of China's National Big Data Comprehensive Pilot Zone policy on agricultural carbon emissions Abstract: The global focus on the relationship between digitisation and agricultural carbon emissions remains high. However, research on the systemic ramifications of comprehensive digital policy implementation remains limited. Against the backdrop of China's pursuit of carbon neutrality and carbon emission peaking targets, we employed the difference-in-differences method to investigate the impact of applying a digital policy on agricultural carbon emissions. Our findings indicated that the implementation of the National Big Data Comprehensive Pilot Zone policy could effectively mitigate agricultural carbon emissions, resulting in a sustained positive influence. The intermediary mechanism test results validated the beneficial effects of financial expenditures on science and technology, as well as the number of information practitioners. The regional heterogeneity analysis results revealed that the policy effect was obvious in the major grain-producing areas but not in the major grain-selling areas or production-marketing balance areas. Additionally, differences in policy effectiveness were observed across different crop types. This study not only offers valuable insights for agricultural carbon reduction in China but also provides robust case data and guidance for other developing countries worldwide in the formulation and execution of digital policies aimed at promoting agricultural carbon emission reduction. Keywords: agricultural low-carbon development, digital economy, difference-in-differences method, policy effect Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 242-253 Volume: 71 Issue: 5 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/205/2024-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/205/2024-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202505-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:71:y:2025:i:5:id:205-2024-AGRICECON Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hana Urbancová Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Human Resources, University of Economics and Management, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: Pavla Vrabcová Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Economic Statistics, Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic Author-Name: Peter Madzík Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Business Administration and Management, Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic Author-Name: Aleš Kocourek Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic Title: Synergic strategies in reinforcing the pluralistic paradigm, inclusion and diversity as a catalyst for social sustainability focusing on agribusinesses Abstract: Addressing social sustainability, gender dynamics, strengthening educational diversity and ensuring inclusive partnership structures are all key components of promoting inclusion, not only in the agricultural sector. Diversity management is a human resource trend based on respect for inclusive culture, gender and ethnic diversity, multifaceted equality or the use of virtual teams under the right working conditions, but when not applied correctly it may produce undesired effects in agribusinesses as well as in other economics sectors. This paper aims to identify effective approaches to setting working conditions used by organisations to promote inclusion, management diversity and the development of social sustainability. The data were obtained through quantitative research using the Computer Assisted Web Interviewing method (n = 202) and processed using the chi-square test at a 0.05 significance level as well as through qualitative research involving focus groups (n = 10). The study results have demonstrated that investment in diversity education remains crucial. Not only agricultural but also other businesses have begun to use metrics to monitor their diversity and inclusion progress. Organisations are beginning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to remove prejudices in recruitment, identify inequalities in remuneration and ensure inclusion in online communication. Keywords: diversity management, corporate social responsibility, inclusive partnerships, virtual teams, gender, HR processes Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 273-284 Volume: 71 Issue: 5 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/371/2024-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/371/2024-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202505-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:71:y:2025:i:5:id:371-2024-AGRICECON Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gershom Endelani Mwalupaso Author-Workplace-Name: College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, P.R. China Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness, Prince G Academy and Consultancy, Kabwe, Zambia Author-Name: Shangao Wang Author-Workplace-Name: School of Management, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, P.R. China Author-Name: Xianhui Geng Author-Workplace-Name: College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, P.R. China Author-Name: Shadrack Kipkogei Author-Workplace-Name: College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, P.R. China Title: Bridging credit gaps for sustainable agriculture: The role of rural savings and credit cooperatives among smallholder farmers Abstract: Despite the recognised benefits of climate smart agriculture (CSA) in enhancing farmers' adaptive capacity to climate risks, adoption rates remain low in Sub-Saharan Africa. This disparity can be attributed, in part, to the significant challenges smallholder farmers face in accessing credit from the formal financial sector. In response, Rural Saving and Credit Cooperatives (RUSACCOs) have emerged as crucial sources of funding for both household expenses and agricultural activities. However, despite their increasing importance in improving financial inclusion, little is known about whether participation in RUSACCOs can help alleviate existing credit constraints and promote the adoption of CSA among smallholder farmers. To address this knowledge gap, we employ a recursive bivariate probit (RBP) and propensity score matching (PSM) analysis using data from 400 randomly selected smallholder farmers in Zambia. The analysis controls for three main sources of endogeneity: program placement, endogenous covariates, and self-selection. Our findings indicate that participation in RUSACCOs has the potential to mitigate farmers' credit constraints by 42% and facilitate CSA adoption by 25%. Notably, the alleviation of existing credit constraints is associated with a 14% increase in CSA adoption. These results underscore the previously overlooked role of RUSACCOs in promoting agricultural sustainability. By effectively addressing financial inclusion barriers and providing access to practical agricultural knowledge, RUSACCOs can contribute to reducing the vulnerability of agriculture while fostering sustainable production. Our study suggests that repurposing RUSACCOs to emphasise financial inclusion and promote access to agricultural learning platforms can yield triple benefits: agricultural, environmental, and livelihood sustainability. Keywords: climate-smart agriculture, credit constraints, financial inclusion, rural development, sustainable intensification, Zambia Journal: Agricultural Economics Pages: 254-272 Volume: 71 Issue: 5 Year: 2025 DOI: 10.17221/436/2024-AGRICECON File-URL: http://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/436/2024-AGRICECON.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/age-202505-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlage:v:71:y:2025:i:5:id:436-2024-AGRICECON