Browsing by Author "Klerkx, L."
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Aquaculture innovation system analysis of transition to sustainable intensification in shrimp farming
(2018)Type: Journal ArticleThe shrimp sector has been one of the fastest growing agri-food systems in the last decades, but its growth has entailed negative social and environmental impacts. Sustainable intensification will require innovation in ... -
Are shrimp farmers actual gamblers? An analysis of risk perception and risk management behaviors among shrimp farmers in the Mekong Delta
(2018)Type: Journal ArticleShrimp farming is considered a “risky business” and often compared to gambling for farmers. It is associated with a diverse range of risks and uncertainties, including volatile markets, climate variability, and production ... -
How is innovation in aquaculture conceptualized and managed? A systematic literature review and reflection framework to inform analysis and action
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleAquaculture has experienced spectacular growth in the past decades, during which continuous innovation has played a significant role, but it faces increasing criticism regarding its ecological and social sustainability ... -
To cluster or not to cluster farmers? Influences on network interactions, risk perceptions, and adoption of aquaculture practices
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleOver the course of just a few years, shrimp farming has become a major aquaculture production system in coastal areas of several developing countries across the globe. However, farmers are facing a variety of risks related ... -
Why are cluster farmers adopting more aquaculture technologies and practices? The role of trust and interaction within shrimp farmers' networks in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Type: Journal ArticleA common avenue to enable adoption of technologies and practices by small-scale producers is by means of farmer clusters. These are achieved by building networks and partnerships between farmers and other actors within the ...
