Coordinating environmental protection and agricultural development: a village-based case study for promoting green transformation

doi:10.15302/J-FASE-2024545

2024, Vol. 11

Issue (1) : 100-112 https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FASE-2024545

Coordinating environmental protection and agricultural development: a village-based case study for promoting green transformation

Kemo JIN¹(

), Nico HEERINK², William J. DAVIES³, Jianbo SHEN¹, Yifeitong ZHANG⁴, Yong HOU¹, Yaqiao ZHAO⁵, Zhengxiong ZHAO⁶, Fusuo ZHANG¹

¹. State Key Laboratory of Nutrient Use and Management, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
². Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
³. Lancaster Environment Centre, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, UK
⁴. College of Agricultural and environmental science, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
⁵. College of Economics and Management, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
⁶. College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China

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Abstract

● Challenges of agricultural development in the Erhai Lake basin.

● STB model promoting agricultural green transformation in Erhai Lake basin.

● Approach and impact of the Erhai STB in agriculture green development.

● Balancing farmer income with environmental goals.

● Erhai’s success: a blueprint for global sustainable farming.

Balancing ecological preservation with sustainable agricultural practices is a global issue. Erhai Lake has felt this challenge keenly. To address it, in 2022, a Science and Technology Backyards (STBs) project was launched in Gusheng Village. The goal of this is to care for the environment while ensuring that farms and farmers can thrive sustainably. The uniqueness of the Erhai STB arises from its interdisciplinary integration, encompassing fields such as ecology, agronomy and social science, resulting in specifically-designed solutions for the Erhai context. While this model aligns with broader STB paradigms, its distinctive edge lies in technological innovation and robust support mechanisms for local agricultural stakeholders. This paper describes the methodology and outcomes of the STB initiative, highlighting its pivotal role in spearheading sustainable transition in Erhai. Preliminary findings underscore the potential of the STB model as an efficacious tool for harmonizing environmental conservation and agricultural practices, that are both financially and environmentally sustainable, rendering it a potential model for comparable regions in China and other counties.

Keywords Agriculture green development Science and Technology Backyards Erhai environmental protection smallholders

Corresponding Author(s): Kemo JIN

Just Accepted Date: 25 January 2024 Online First Date: 23 February 2024 Issue Date: 08 March 2024

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Kemo JIN,Nico HEERINK,William J. DAVIES, et al. Coordinating environmental protection and agricultural development: a village-based case study for promoting green transformation[J]. Front. Agr. Sci. Eng. , 2024, 11(1): 100-112.

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Fig.1 Framework of green technology adaptation through Science and Technology Backyards (STBs). Modified from Ahmed et.al.^[⁴³^] under Creative Commons.

Fig.2 Integrated Erhai Science and Technology Backyards (STBs) approach: bridging tradition, innovation and sustainability.

Fig.3 Socioeconomic impact on Gusheng Village after the Science and Technology Backyard (STB) was established by: (a) income change in the village, (b) perceived effect of the STB; (c) attendance rate of local farmers of training activities hosted by the STB, (d) percentage of local farmers having an interest in the training topics, (e) perceived changes in neighborhood relationships, (f) perceived changes in family relationships, (g) perceived changes in lifestyle, and (h) changes in the perception of moral values.

Fig.4 The framework of Erhai Science and Technology Backyard (STB) approach.

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