Determinants of bio-inoculant adoption behaviour among farmers in Tamil Nadu: An application of smart partial least squares structural equation modelling
タミル・ナードゥ州における農業従事者のバイオ接種菌導入行動の決定要因：スマートPLS-SEMの適用 (AI 翻訳)
P. B. Vishnu, M. Hariharan, S. Logeshwari, V. Kavichelvan, K. Jothiha, R. M. Sethu, N. Sriram
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日本語
本研究はインド・タミル・ナードゥ州の農家におけるバイオ接種菌（微生物資材）の導入行動をイノベーション普及理論に基づき分析。PLS-SEMを用いた結果、相対的優位性、適合性、低複雑性、観察可能性が導入に有意な影響を与え、特に複雑性の低さが最も重要であることが示された。一方で、認知不足や品質ばらつきが普及の障壁となっている。
English
This study analyzes the adoption behavior of bio-inoculants among farmers in Tamil Nadu, India, using PLS-SEM based on innovation diffusion theory. Results from 240 farmers show that relative advantage, compatibility, low complexity, and observability significantly influence adoption, with complexity being the most influential factor. Key constraints include lack of awareness and inconsistent quality.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本では有機農業や環境保全型農業の推進が進む中、バイオ接種菌等の生物的資材の導入は低炭素農業の一環として注目される。本論文の知見は、日本の農業政策における技術普及の障壁分析や普及指導の参考となる。
In the global GX context
This paper provides empirical evidence on bio-inoculant adoption in a developing country context, which is relevant for global sustainable agriculture and the reduction of chemical inputs. The findings highlight the importance of ease of use and observability, offering insights for extension services and quality assurance in promoting biological alternatives worldwide.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Methodological contribution: application of PLS-SEM and IDT to bio-inoculant adoption in a tropical agricultural setting.
🏢実務担当者:Extension agencies should prioritize demonstrating observable benefits and ensuring product ease of use to boost adoption.
🏛政策担当者:Policies should address awareness gaps and product quality standards to facilitate adoption of sustainable agricultural inputs.
📄 Abstract（原文）
The transition towards sustainable agriculture necessitates the adoption of eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Bio inoculants, comprising beneficial microorganisms, offer significant potential to enhance soil health and crop productivity. However, despite their proven benefits, their adoption among farmers in India remains limited. Existing studies have largely focused on awareness and general adoption patterns, with limited empirical evidence on the combined influence of innovation attributes using advanced modelling approaches such as partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), particularly across diverse agro-climatic regions. This study addresses this gap by examining the determinants of bio-inoculant adoption behaviour among farmers in Tamil Nadu using PLS-SEM based on the innovation diffusion theory (IDT). A total of 240 farmers were selected from eight agro-climatic zones through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The results indicate that 42.91 % of farmers have adopted bio-inoculants. Relative advantage, compatibility, complexity (low complexity) and observability significantly influence adoption behaviour, whereas trialability has no significant effect. Among these, complexity emerged as the most influential factor, highlighting the importance of ease of use in technology adoption. Despite these positive determinants, key constraints such as lack of awareness, inconsistent product quality and limited availability continue to hinder widespread adoption. The study recommends strengthening extension services, improving quality assurance mechanisms and enhancing farmer awareness through targeted interventions. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and extension agencies to promote sustainable agricultural practices through increased adoption of bio-inoculants.
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