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Exploring farmers' perceptions of the technological characteristics of traceability systems

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  • Fu, Shaoling
  • Huang, Yatao

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China is actively promoting traceability systems in the agricultural sector, yet widespread adoption among farmers remains limited. As farmers play a pivotal role in these systems, their perceptions significantly shape their participation in them.

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  • Fu, Shaoling & Huang, Yatao, 2024. "Exploring farmers' perceptions of the technological characteristics of traceability systems," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 215(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:215:y:2024:i:c:s0308521x24000210
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.103871
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