An Ex-Post Evaluation of Agricultural Extension Programs for Reducing Fertilizer Input in Shaanxi, China

It is difficult to control agricultural Non-point Source (NPS) pollution, caused by overusing of chemical fertilizer, through laws alone. An agricultural extension program is an alternative way to reduce fertilizer input. This paper estimates the average change in fertilizer use of farmers, which is...

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Main Authors: Chunlin Hua, Richard T. Woodward, Liangzhi You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/4/566