Exploring farmers’ decision-making: A systematic review of socioeconomic, behavioral and technological influences

Poonthalir Veeran, . and Muhammad Asraf Abdullah, . and Nivakan Sritharan, . (2024) Exploring farmers’ decision-making: A systematic review of socioeconomic, behavioral and technological influences. Economic and Technology Management Review, 23. pp. 13-27. ISSN 1823-8149

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Abstract

This systematic literature review examines the factors that influence farmer decision-making in agricultural practices, focusing on socio-economic, behavioral, and technological determinants. The review analyses 59 selected articles, identified through a rigorous process of identification, screening, eligibility and inclusion. It explores the key drivers of sustainable practice adoption, including economic incentives, social networks, cognitive traits and environmental challenges. The findings emphasise the critical roles of economic stability, resource availability, peer influence and adaptive strategies in technology adoption and climate resilience. The review also identifies gaps in current research, particularly the lack of longitudinal studies that assess the longterm impact of these factors. It encourages future research to use mixed methods approaches to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how these influences evolve. This review offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers and practitioners seeking to support sustainable agricultural development.

Item Type: Article
Creators: Poonthalir Veeran, . and Muhammad Asraf Abdullah, . and Nivakan Sritharan, .
Title: Exploring farmers’ decision-making: A systematic review of socioeconomic, behavioral and technological influences
Date: 2024
Location: Economic and Technology Management Review website
Publication: Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Volume: 23
Physical Description: 16p.
Agency Name: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Date Deposited: 02 Oct 2025 02:45
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2025 02:45
URI: http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23682

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