Dairy farmers’ decision-making about their practices and production systems – to change or not to change? : A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University

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Dairy farmers’ decision-making about their practices and production systems – to change or not to change? : A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University

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Dairy farming in New Zealand is a major contributor to the economy but is also a source of environmental degradation. Farmers perceive that the public perception of the dairy industry is negative, and that consumers in New Zealand are changing their consumption patterns to favour less meat and dairy products. There are also additional issues that may elicit stress for dairy farmers. Examples include high debt levels, increasing environmental regulation, and mental wellbeing. This study invest...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2021

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Berneheim, Christina Marie Caroline Agneta

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/13997

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change / adoption / profitability / stress / barriers / enablers / agroecology / relative advantage / self-efficacy / dairy farming / farmer behaviour / organic farming / biological farming / regenerative agriculture / environmental degradation / environmental regulation / decision making / threats / coping strategies / Psychology not elsewhere classified / Environmental Management / Rural Sociology / Farm management, rural management and agribusiness / Agronomy / Environmental rehabilitation and restoration

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