‐commerce in the farm sector. Identifies research and policy issues outstanding in the field of Internet adoption in agriculture …

, encouraging initiatives from below and developing a more flexible relationship between government and farmers. This broad bottom … of local government influence and the extent of autonomy, with many cooperatives taking an investor‐oriented direction …

particular focus on the government‐sponsored Science and Technology Transformation Fund. Design/methodology/approach – This paper … in the agricultural sector are facilitated. Findings – The paper argues that technology transfers in agriculture play an … China, it is of great practical importance for the government, following the “Green box policy”, to put the issue on the top …

political interest. In Europe, agriculture has faced increasing pressures for restructuring: facilitation of marketing and …

government agencies should develop support initiatives aimed specifically at marginal farmers in general and female owner …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the current use of social media in agriculture. The primary focus of … usage in agriculture-based enterprises and discusses the potential for further uptake. Findings The paper identifies … barriers to adoption of social media by agriculture-based enterprises. In conclusion, although there are barriers and …