Doing But Not Knowing: How Apple Farmers Comply With Standards In China

Jiping Ding, Paule Moustier, Xindong Ma, Xuexi Huo and Xiangping Jia

No 260897, 2017 International Congress, August 28-September 1, 2017, Parma, Italy from European Association of Agricultural Economists

Abstract: Are public and private standards affecting farmer knowledge and moving farm practices toward food safety and environmental sustainability in China? We surveyed a total of 355 apple farmers, involved in chains supplying a diversity of retailing points, including supermarkets. Using a multivariate regression model, we find no measurable evidence that the certification schemes of farm bases and agribusiness companies lead to improved apple growers’ knowledge regarding pest and disease management. The behavioral changes were mainly prompted by delegated decision-making towards farm bases, which raises questions on the long-term changes in farmers’ practices.

Keywords: Food; Consumption/Nutrition/Food; Safety (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 13
Date: 2017-08-29
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.260897

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