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Ramos-Sandoval, R.; García Alvarez-Coque, JM.; Mas Verdú, F. (2016). Innovation behaviour and the use of research and extension services in small-scale agricultural holdings. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research. 14(4):1-14. https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2016144-8548

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Title: Innovation behaviour and the use of research and extension services in small-scale agricultural holdings
Author: Ramos-Sandoval, Rosmery García Alvarez-Coque, José María Mas Verdú, Francisco
UPV Unit: Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Economía y Ciencias Sociales - Departament d'Economia i Ciències Socials
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Abstract:
[EN] Farmers¿ views on research and extension services (RES) included in the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System are rarely investigated. This study analyses the relationship between key factors of innovation ...[+]
Subjects: Market orientation , Learning orientation , Innovation attitude , Agricultural innovation system , Farmer s innovativeness , Structural equation model.
Copyrigths: Reserva de todos los derechos
Source:
Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research. (issn: 1695-971X )
DOI: 10.5424/sjar/2016144-8548
Publisher:
Instituto Nacional de Investigacion y Tecnologia Agraria y Alimentaria
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2016144-8548
Project ID:
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/MINECO//AGL2015-65897-C3-3-R/ES/SERVICIOS INTENSIVOS EN CONOCIMIENTO Y SISTEMAS AGROALIMENTARIOS. REDES DE INNOVACION Y TRANSFERENCIA/
Thanks:
Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Project AGL2015-65897-C3-3-R "Knowledge innovation services and agri-food systems. Innovation and transfer networks.")
Type: Artículo

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