Programs to promote adoption of conservation tillage: A Serbian case study. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harper, Jayson K.; Roth, Gregory W.; Garalejić, Bogdan; Škrbić, Nikola
• Is Part Of: Land use policy. Volume 78(2018)
• Page Start: 295
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Conservation tillage -- Technology adoption -- Agricultural policy; Land use -- Periodicals; Land use -- Government policy -- Periodicals; Sol, Utilisation du -- Périodiques; Sol, Utilisation du -- Politique gouvernementale -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 333.7305
• DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.06.028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-8377

Abstract

Abstract: Conservation tillage holds the promise of protecting soil and improving water quality, while also reducing the cost of producing crops. Conservation tillage practices such as no-till and reduced tillage (using lighter tillage tools) have been available for many years, but adoption in Europe has been very slow. Promotion of new technologies and the diffusion of agricultural innovations require a commitment of the part of government, farmers, agribusinesses, extension advisory services, and university researchers. The adoption of conservation tillage in Serbia is used as an example of how this type of partnership can be initiated. The current status of conservation tillage adoption in Serbia and the European Union and the role of government policy in future adoption are discussed.