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Examining the perceptions and behaviours of farmers regarding the installation of covers over irrigation ponds: Evidence from South-east Spain

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  • López-Felices, Belén
  • Aznar-Sánchez, Jose A.
  • Velasco-Muñoz, Juan F.
  • Mesa-Vázquez, Ernesto

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The installation of covers over ponds for agricultural irrigation is a feasible alternative to reduce evaporative water losses. However, the installation of these systems continues to be very limited. Understanding the factors that influence the behaviour of farmers towards this type of installation is fundamental because they are the individuals making the final decision. This article analyses the perceptions and behaviours of farmers towards the installation of covers in agricultural irrigation ponds in southeastern Spain. A cluster analysis characterized four groups of farmers related to this practice. The results show that these clusters present different perceptions towards the installation of covers, their possible advantages and the different incentives that can be established to promote their implementation. Technical and agronomic aspects play an important role in installation decisions, while economic and environmental aspects are considered secondary. Based on these results, actionable recommendations are proposed for policy-makers. The findings of this study can be very useful in those regions in which it is desired to promote the installation of covers over ponds for agricultural irrigation.

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  • López-Felices, Belén & Aznar-Sánchez, Jose A. & Velasco-Muñoz, Juan F. & Mesa-Vázquez, Ernesto, 2023. "Examining the perceptions and behaviours of farmers regarding the installation of covers over irrigation ponds: Evidence from South-east Spain," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 275(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agiwat:v:275:y:2023:i:c:s0378377422005467
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2022.107999
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