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Digital technology adoption among smallholder farmers in Vietnam: Implications for digital agricultural extension strategies

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  • Tran Cao Uy
  • Budsara Limnirankul
  • Prathanthip Kramol
  • Hung Hoang Gia
  • Da Thao Nguyen Thi

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This study explores the adoption of digital technology among smallholders in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. Data were gathered by doing a survey of 455 farmers analysed by descriptive analysis and a Poisson Regression model. Key knowledge gaps include an incomplete understanding of farmers' digital technology adoption and insufficient empirical evidence supporting potential determinants in smallholders' digital adoption. Findings indicate active use of digital tools in agriculture, with factors such as education, farm size, digital experience, knowledge exchange frequency, access to digital information and internet costs positively influencing adoption. The study advocates for tailored training and targeted interventions to enhance adoption rates.

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  • Tran Cao Uy & Budsara Limnirankul & Prathanthip Kramol & Hung Hoang Gia & Da Thao Nguyen Thi, 2025. "Digital technology adoption among smallholder farmers in Vietnam: Implications for digital agricultural extension strategies," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 37(2), pages 351-370, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:37:y:2025:i:2:p:351-370
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.3904
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