KAN, Mustafa, YILMAZ, Hasan, DOĞAN, Hasan Gökhan, DAĞ, Merve Mürüvvet, DIALLO, Tidiani (2025). Greenhouse Farmers' Behavioural Intentions to Reduce Pesticide Use for Transition to Agroecological Practices in Antalya-Turkiye: An Expanded Version of Theory of Planned Behaviour. , (), -.
Mustafa KAN; Hasan YILMAZ; Hasan Gökhan DOĞAN; Merve Mürüvvet DAĞ; Tidiani DIALLO. "Greenhouse Farmers' Behavioural Intentions to Reduce Pesticide Use for Transition to Agroecological Practices in Antalya-Turkiye: An Expanded Version of Theory of Planned Behaviour". , , , 2025, -.
KAN, Mustafa, YILMAZ, Hasan, DOĞAN, Hasan Gökhan, DAĞ, Merve Mürüvvet, DIALLO, Tidiani (2025). 'Greenhouse Farmers' Behavioural Intentions to Reduce Pesticide Use for Transition to Agroecological Practices in Antalya-Turkiye: An Expanded Version of Theory of Planned Behaviour', , (), pp. -.
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Greenhouse Farmers' Behavioural Intentions to Reduce Pesticide Use for Transition to Agroecological Practices in Antalya-Turkiye: An Expanded Version of Theory of Planned Behaviour

Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
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Authors
Mustafa KAN* 1; Hasan YILMAZ2; Hasan Gökhan DOĞAN1; Merve Mürüvvet DAĞ2; Tidiani DIALLO3
1Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Agricultural Economics, Kırşehir-Türkiye
2Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Agricultural Economics, Isparta-Türkiye
3Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Graduate Studies, Department of Agricultural Economics, Isparta-Türkiye
Abstract
Agricultural practices are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact, particularly with regard to the use of pesticides. Understanding farmers' behavioural intentions is crucial for promoting the transition to agroecological practices. This study investigates farmers' intentions to reduce the use of pesticides in greenhouse cultivation in Antalya Province, Türkiye. Using an extended version of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), we investigated the socio-psychological factors that influence farmers' intentions to adopt more sustainable practices. Interviews with 297 farmers growing tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants revealed that while farmers generally have a positive attitude towards reducing pesticide use, this attitude does not have a significant impact on their actual intentions. These intentions are chiefly driven by moral norms, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. Improving social support, creating an enabling environment, and implementing educational programmes can significantly help farmers to adopt agroecological practices. This study emphasises the importance of understanding the social and psychological factors that influence farmers’ decisions, which is essential for developing effective strategies for environmentally friendly agriculture.

Keywords
Agroecology; Pesticide Reduction; Farmers' Intentions; Theory of planned behavior; Antalya-Türkiye
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