TY - JOUR
T1 - Factors influencing adoption of manure separation technology in the Netherlands
AU - Gebrezgabher, Solomie
AU - Meuwissen, M.P.M.
AU - Kruseman, G.
AU - Lakner, D.
AU - Oude Lansink, A.G.J.M.
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - Manure separation technologies are essential for sustainable livestock operations in areas with high
livestock density as these technologies result in better utilization of manure and reduced environmental
impact. Technologies for manure separation have been well researched and are ready for use. Their use,
however, has been limited to the Netherlands. This paper investigates the role of farm and farmer
characteristics and farmers' attitudes toward technology-specific attributes in influencing the likelihood
of the adoption of mechanical manure separation technology. The analysis used survey data collected
from 111 Dutch dairy farmers in 2009. The results showed that the age and education level of the farmer
and farm size are important variables explaining the likelihood of adoption. In addition to farm and
farmer characteristics, farmers' attitudes toward the different attributes of manure separation technology
significantly affect the likelihood of adoption. The study generates useful information for policy makers,
technology developers and distributors in identifying the factors that impact decision-making behaviors
of farmers.
AB - Manure separation technologies are essential for sustainable livestock operations in areas with high
livestock density as these technologies result in better utilization of manure and reduced environmental
impact. Technologies for manure separation have been well researched and are ready for use. Their use,
however, has been limited to the Netherlands. This paper investigates the role of farm and farmer
characteristics and farmers' attitudes toward technology-specific attributes in influencing the likelihood
of the adoption of mechanical manure separation technology. The analysis used survey data collected
from 111 Dutch dairy farmers in 2009. The results showed that the age and education level of the farmer
and farm size are important variables explaining the likelihood of adoption. In addition to farm and
farmer characteristics, farmers' attitudes toward the different attributes of manure separation technology
significantly affect the likelihood of adoption. The study generates useful information for policy makers,
technology developers and distributors in identifying the factors that impact decision-making behaviors
of farmers.
KW - agricultural innovations
KW - farmers
KW - management
KW - perceptions
KW - systems
U2 - 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.10.029
DO - 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.10.029
M3 - Article
SN - 0301-4797
VL - 150
SP - 1
EP - 8
JO - Journal of Environmental Management
JF - Journal of Environmental Management
ER -