Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling
The issue of carbon emission reduction for sustainable agriculture in rural areas has gained significant attention in China. Farmers play a crucial role as key implementers and active participants in this process, highlighting the significance of their awareness of carbon emission reduction. Straw,...
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| author | Jiaqi Hou Chengze Yu Chengze Yu Yan Xu He Li He Li Andong Cai Meiying Ye Zhifei Ma Guannan Cui Jie Zhu |
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| description | The issue of carbon emission reduction for sustainable agriculture in rural areas has gained significant attention in China. Farmers play a crucial role as key implementers and active participants in this process, highlighting the significance of their awareness of carbon emission reduction. Straw, as the primary source of carbon emissions in rural areas, is a key component of rural carbon emission reduction efforts. This study focuses on 26 representative villages in Heilongjiang Province to analyze the current status of straw production and resource utilization in the context of rural carbon emission reduction. By employing the planned behavior theory in combination with structural equation modeling, the study aims to explore the analysis and prediction of farmers’ willingness to reduce carbon emissions. The findings reveal that maize and rice crops are the primary sources of straw in Heilongjiang Province, with the existing policies primarily focusing on the practice of returning straw to the field. However, the burning of straw in the field remains prevalent due to factors such as immature conversion technologies, high costs, low benefits, and limited recycling rates of enterprises, subsequently leading to increased carbon emissions. Moreover, farmers’ habits of stacking or burning straw in the field significantly influence straw utilization and carbon emission reduction awareness. To address these issues, the government should formulate appropriate straw recycling policies based on the specific circumstances and needs of farmers. Additionally, implementing comprehensive straw utilization policies becomes more effective when farmers have positive perceptions and awareness of carbon emission reduction and straw recycling. In conclusion, the government should develop diverse modes of straw resource utilization and field management tailored to local conditions. Furthermore, strengthening research and development efforts, providing technical training, and offering policy support are essential for promoting carbon emission reduction in rural areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c2b36f7dbf6a402eb780d97d46cd23aa2023-11-23T14:28:29ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems2571-581X2023-11-01710.3389/fsufs.2023.12887631288763Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recyclingJiaqi Hou0Chengze Yu1Chengze Yu2Yan Xu3He Li4He Li5Andong Cai6Meiying Ye7Zhifei Ma8Guannan Cui9Jie Zhu10State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCollege of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin, ChinaCollege of Marine Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCCEED Eighth Bureau Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaInstitute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, ChinaKey Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, ChinaSchool of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, ChinaThe issue of carbon emission reduction for sustainable agriculture in rural areas has gained significant attention in China. Farmers play a crucial role as key implementers and active participants in this process, highlighting the significance of their awareness of carbon emission reduction. Straw, as the primary source of carbon emissions in rural areas, is a key component of rural carbon emission reduction efforts. This study focuses on 26 representative villages in Heilongjiang Province to analyze the current status of straw production and resource utilization in the context of rural carbon emission reduction. By employing the planned behavior theory in combination with structural equation modeling, the study aims to explore the analysis and prediction of farmers’ willingness to reduce carbon emissions. The findings reveal that maize and rice crops are the primary sources of straw in Heilongjiang Province, with the existing policies primarily focusing on the practice of returning straw to the field. However, the burning of straw in the field remains prevalent due to factors such as immature conversion technologies, high costs, low benefits, and limited recycling rates of enterprises, subsequently leading to increased carbon emissions. Moreover, farmers’ habits of stacking or burning straw in the field significantly influence straw utilization and carbon emission reduction awareness. To address these issues, the government should formulate appropriate straw recycling policies based on the specific circumstances and needs of farmers. Additionally, implementing comprehensive straw utilization policies becomes more effective when farmers have positive perceptions and awareness of carbon emission reduction and straw recycling. In conclusion, the government should develop diverse modes of straw resource utilization and field management tailored to local conditions. Furthermore, strengthening research and development efforts, providing technical training, and offering policy support are essential for promoting carbon emission reduction in rural areas.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1288763/fullsustainable agriculturecarbon emission reductionbehavior intentionplanned behavior theorystructural equation model |
| spellingShingle | Jiaqi Hou Chengze Yu Chengze Yu Yan Xu He Li He Li Andong Cai Meiying Ye Zhifei Ma Guannan Cui Jie Zhu Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems sustainable agriculture carbon emission reduction behavior intention planned behavior theory structural equation model |
| title | Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling |
| title_full | Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling |
| title_fullStr | Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling |
| title_short | Reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture: uncovering farmers’ propensity for straw recycling |
| title_sort | reimagining carbon emission mitigation in sustainable agriculture uncovering farmers propensity for straw recycling |
| topic | sustainable agriculture carbon emission reduction behavior intention planned behavior theory structural equation model |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1288763/full |
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