Agricultural incentives and technology adoption in family farming units
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Technology adoption, family farming, agricultural incentives, agricultural productivity, rural sustainability.Abstract
The limited availability of agricultural incentives, financial constraints, and difficulties in accessing production technologies are factors that can affect the competitiveness and sustainability of family farming units. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between agricultural incentives and the adoption of technology within these units. A quantitative, descriptive-correlational methodology was employed, using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of 500 producers, with a calculated sample size of 218. Data were collected via structured surveys and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation, and binary logistic regression. Statistical analysis revealed that 40.4% of the producers had access to technical assistance, 30.7% to agricultural credit, and 23.4% to subsidies, while 41.7% adopted at least one technology. A positive correlation was identified between incentives and technology adoption (rho = 0.275; p < 0.001), along with a significant association confirmed through logistic regression (OR = 1.771). From a theoretical perspective, it was determined that financing, training, and institutional support could facilitate agricultural modernization. These findings require empirical validation before definitive conclusions can be drawn.
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