Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies
Shrimp production is adversely affected by diseases, particularly in giant tiger prawn and whiteleg shrimp. The predominant use of inexpensive antibiotics by shrimp farmers has resulted in antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the farm level. However, the adoption of new antibioti...
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| author | Sazali, Amira Hanani Azali Kamarulzaman, Nitty Hirawaty Man, Norsida |
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| description | Shrimp production is adversely affected by diseases, particularly in giant tiger prawn and whiteleg shrimp. The predominant use of inexpensive antibiotics by shrimp farmers has resulted in antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the farm level. However, the adoption of new antibiotic-related technologies remains low due to their high cost and farmers’ reluctance. This study explored key factors influencing shrimp farmers’ intentions to adopt improved disease-prevention technologies. Stratified random sampling selected 123 shrimp farmers from four regions in Peninsular Malaysia, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Several statistical analyses were employed to scrutinize the collected data, encompassing descriptive analysis, Chi-square analysis, factor analysis, and logistic regression analysis. The research findings revealed a significantly high intention (74.0%, n=91) among shrimp farmers toward adopting improved disease-prevention technologies. The analysis unveiled a significant correlation between attitude (ß=2.062, p<0.000) and the intention of shrimp farmers toward adopting improved disease-prevention technologies in their shrimp farming practices. Notably, those with a positive attitude were found to be 7.9 times more interested in adapting these technologies, underlining attitude as the predominant influence in this context. These findings offer valuable insights to enhance the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector in shrimp production and animal health advancements. Promoting sustainable and responsible practices has become the key to ensuring the shrimp farming sector’s long-term success and resilience. |
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| spelling | upm-1134972024-11-26T01:44:35Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113497/ Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies Sazali, Amira Hanani Azali Kamarulzaman, Nitty Hirawaty Man, Norsida Shrimp production is adversely affected by diseases, particularly in giant tiger prawn and whiteleg shrimp. The predominant use of inexpensive antibiotics by shrimp farmers has resulted in antibiotic overuse and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the farm level. However, the adoption of new antibiotic-related technologies remains low due to their high cost and farmers’ reluctance. This study explored key factors influencing shrimp farmers’ intentions to adopt improved disease-prevention technologies. Stratified random sampling selected 123 shrimp farmers from four regions in Peninsular Malaysia, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Several statistical analyses were employed to scrutinize the collected data, encompassing descriptive analysis, Chi-square analysis, factor analysis, and logistic regression analysis. The research findings revealed a significantly high intention (74.0%, n=91) among shrimp farmers toward adopting improved disease-prevention technologies. The analysis unveiled a significant correlation between attitude (ß=2.062, p<0.000) and the intention of shrimp farmers toward adopting improved disease-prevention technologies in their shrimp farming practices. Notably, those with a positive attitude were found to be 7.9 times more interested in adapting these technologies, underlining attitude as the predominant influence in this context. These findings offer valuable insights to enhance the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector in shrimp production and animal health advancements. Promoting sustainable and responsible practices has become the key to ensuring the shrimp farming sector’s long-term success and resilience. Department of Agribusiness, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta 2023 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_sa_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113497/1/113497.pdf Sazali, Amira Hanani Azali and Kamarulzaman, Nitty Hirawaty and Man, Norsida (2023) Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies. Agraris, 10 (1). pp. 1-18. ISSN 2407-814X; eISSN: 2527-9238 https://agraris.umy.ac.id/index.php/agraris/article/view/219 10.18196/agraris.v10i1.219 |
| spellingShingle | Sazali, Amira Hanani Azali Kamarulzaman, Nitty Hirawaty Man, Norsida Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
| title | Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
| title_full | Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
| title_short | Exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
| title_sort | exploring the factors influencing shrimp farmers’ adoption intentions toward improved disease-prevention technologies |
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