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3 papers from our local library contribute to this synthesis, with an average publication year of 2026.

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earth_science3 papersavg year 2026weak evidence

The empirical literature on decision-making

Research gap analysis derived from 3 earth_science papers in our local library.

The gap

There is a gap in the empirical literature on decision-making about the adoption of CSA practices among small-scale urban crop farmers. The paper identifies a need for integrated, custom, and urban agriculture context-specific policy and ex

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and inline gaps of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

Determinants of Adopting Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices by Small-Scale Urban Crop Farmers in eThekwini Municipality (2026) · Sustainability · doi
There is a gap in the empirical literature on decision-making about the adoption of CSA practices among small-scale urban crop farmers. The paper identifies a need for integrated, custom, and urban agriculture context-specific policy and extension interventions.
generalstated research gap
Keywords: there gap empirical literature decision-making about adoption csa
From straw burning to incorporation: climate risk and farm machineries availability catalyse sustainable behavioural change among rice farmers (2026) · Environment, Development and Sustainability · doi
further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of subsidized straw-management machinery rental services, - studies should investigate the impact of straw-incorporation on soil health and farm productivity, - research should examine the potential of other straw-management practices, such as straw-based products
generalfuture-work section
Keywords: further research needed explore effectiveness subsidized straw-management machinery
Can agricultural cooperatives promote farmers’ adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices? Evidence from three provinces in Central and Western China (2026) · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · doi
These findings may have important implications ARTICLE IN PRESS smart agriculture (CSA) practices, namely straw return, varietal improvement and agrochemical reduction, have been considered in this paper; other equally important CSA strategies such as mixed cropping and land-use management have not yet been fully explored, and subsequent studies should further consider and analyze in- depth the effects of and prospects for the application of these practices.
generalinline gapsevidence 5/5
Keywords: important practices implications article press smart agriculture namely straw return varietal improvement agrochemical reduction considered

Questions about this gap

There is a gap in the empirical literature on decision-making about the adoption of CSA practices among small-scale urban crop farmers. The paper identifies a need for integrated,… This is supported by 3 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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