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How Much Is the Eco-Efficiency of Agricultural Production in West China? Evidence from the Village Level Data

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  • Hui Xiang

    (School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Key Laboratory of Karst and Environment, Chongqing 400715, China
    State Cultivation Base of Eco-Agriculture for Southwest Mountainous Land, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Jinfo Mountain Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Kaster Ecosystem, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China)

  • Ya Hui Wang

    (School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Key Laboratory of Karst and Environment, Chongqing 400715, China
    State Cultivation Base of Eco-Agriculture for Southwest Mountainous Land, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Jinfo Mountain Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Kaster Ecosystem, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China)

  • Qi Qi Huang

    (School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Key Laboratory of Karst and Environment, Chongqing 400715, China
    State Cultivation Base of Eco-Agriculture for Southwest Mountainous Land, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Jinfo Mountain Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Kaster Ecosystem, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China)

  • Qing Yuan Yang

    (School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Key Laboratory of Karst and Environment, Chongqing 400715, China
    State Cultivation Base of Eco-Agriculture for Southwest Mountainous Land, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
    Chongqing Jinfo Mountain Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Kaster Ecosystem, Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China)

Abstract

This study evaluates the eco-efficiency of agriculture in Pupiao Town, in the Yunnan province of China, through micro-level research. The term "eco-efficiency" refers to the efficiency with which ecological resources are used to meet human needs. Interviews and field research were conducted to collect the data of the 23 villages from 2016 to 2018. The Data Envelopment Analysis model (DEA) was used for data analysis. The results were as follows: (1) The eco-efficiency scores of Pupiao Town had considerable spatial heterogeneity, exhibiting a general trend of higher in the middle and lower in the east and west, which suggested eco-efficiency may be correlated with topography and transportation. (2) The value of eco-efficiency for the entire town had considerable areas for improvement and showed a slow-growth trend. (3) Fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural diesel, agricultural carbon emission, and non-point source pollution had a significant impact on eco-efficiency, followed by agricultural labor and arable land. (4) Agricultural chemicals were primary determinants affecting eco-efficiency. Most of the factors had a stronger effect on the eastern and western regions. The study suggests that transportation should be improved to promote the conveyance of market information and the application of more efficient and productive farm methods. The most important way is to improve effective utilization and to reduce the amount of agricultural chemicals. In addition, it is necessary to offer technical training and help to support farmers in upgrading their farm operations.

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  • Hui Xiang & Ya Hui Wang & Qi Qi Huang & Qing Yuan Yang, 2020. "How Much Is the Eco-Efficiency of Agricultural Production in West China? Evidence from the Village Level Data," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(11), pages 1-15, June.
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