Factors affecting the farmers’ decision on artificial insemination: A case study of Diyarbakir province, Turkey
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Tarih
2019
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Corvinus University of Budapest
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
The objective of this study was to determine the factors affecting farmers’ decision-making on
artificial insemination (AI) to improve milk and beef yields of low-yielding local cattle breeds in
Diyarbakir province of Turkey. Primary data were obtained from 546 breeders randomly selected among
members and non-members of the Cattle Breeders Association of Diyarbakir Province (DCBA) through
structured questionnaires completed during face to face farmer interviews. Descriptive statistical analysis
and logistic regression methods were used in the analysis of the data. A significant relationship was found
between membership status and AI. However, there was no statistically significant difference between
DCBA members and non-members on the willingness to apply AI in case of no government support.
Government incentives, number of cross- and purebred cattle, and DCBA as the source of information
have a positive significant effect on the willingness of the farmers to employ AI, while breeder age,
distance from the closest city centre, farm family size, and share of the crop revenue in the total revenue
have a negative effect on the adoption of AI.
Açıklama
Anahtar Kelimeler
Cattle breeders, Artificial insemination, Breeder unions membership, Logistic regression, Diyarbakır
Kaynak
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
17
Sayı
1
Künye
Akın, S. ve Kara, A. (2019). Factors affecting the farmers’ decision on artificial insemination: A case study of Diyarbakir province, Turkey. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17(1), 1389-1399.
