We develop a theoretical basis for voluntary reduction in insecticide use, and quantify the subjective value farmers place on reducing environmental risk. The indirect utility model is used to quantify the acceptable financial cost of eliminating one insecticide application in return for avoidance of moderate risk to the environment. The mean valuation in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio, USA,...

Accurate land cover maps based on remote sensing observations are required for a.o. the evaluation of vegetation change models. In this study, where we investigate the intensification and extensification of land use in an area in southern France, purely spectrally based classification accuracy proved not to be sufficient. Therefore, we present a method to classify Mediterranean vegetation commu...

Abstract Sustainable intensification aims to increase production and improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Many farmers, however, are caught a vicious cycle low productivity lack incentives invest agricultural inputs. Moving towards sustainable therefore requires support such as input subsidies learning about new options through, for instance, co-learning approaches....

One of the main drivers deforestation in Zambia is expansion agricultural land for increasing production areas and shift cultivation due to poor crop management practices. Land was also echoed by farmers Northwestern province as they aim increase yield via expansion. It therefore important understand possible associated socio-ecological trade-offs extensification identify pathways improve ecosy...

Grazing extensification and intensification are among the main problems affecting European grasslands. We analyze the impact of grazing intensity (low and moderate) and the use of veterinary medical products (VMPs) on the dung beetle community in the province of Pesaro-Urbino (Italy). Grazing intensity is a key factor in explaining the diversity of dung beetles. In the case of the alpha diversi...

This study aims to analyze and identify the increase in local indigenous income through intensification extensification of regional taxes levies central Maluku regency. research uses a descriptive qualitative approach using case studies. The analysis method with sampling techniques purposive interviews, observation documentation studies, data validity triangulation. results showed that efforts ...

The regeneration of weed communities after cessation of fertilization and herbicide use was investigated on an arable field representative of the Central German Chernozem Region. As a result of high, but spatially heterogeneous input of farmyard manure and slurry until 1983, there were large differences in soil nitrogen supply within this ‘regeneration field’ during the investigation period (19...