Does Outsourcing Service Reduce the Excessive Use of Chemical Fertilizers in Rural China? The Moderating Effects of Farm Size and Plot Size
The excessive use of chemical fertilizers (OCF) is one of China’s main sources of agricultural nonpoint source pollution. It is debatable whether outsourcing service adoption (FOS) reduces OCF. This article argues that farm size and plot size can moderate the effectiveness of FOS in reducing OCF. Pa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/10/1869 |