Factors Affecting Farmers' Perceptions towards Benefits of Organic Farming
Factors Affecting Farmers' Perceptions towards Benefits of Organic Farming

Summary/Abstract: This study analyzes the factors affecting the perceptions of organic farmers about the benefits of organic farming in Kilis. Data were collected by conducting a face-to-face survey of 279 of 445 farmers in Kilis who produce organic olive oil. The multivariate probit regression method was used for data analysis. According to the regression results, the increase in the age and experience of the farmer increases the possibility of considering the idea of preserving the organic components in the soil as the benefit of organic farming. On the other hand, being a woman increases the possibility of seeing the idea of protecting the organic component in the soil as a benefit of organic agriculture. The increase in income level and being a man bring the cost to the forefront as the benefit of organic agriculture. The independent variables used in the study have no effect on the variable of producing highly competitive products. Farmers who make a living from olive farming are more likely to adopt the idea of being environmentally friendly as a benefit of organic farming. The situation is the opposite for farmers who are members of the olive oil union. Compared to individuals with 10 years or less of farming experience, having more farming experience positively affects the likelihood of seeing health as a benefit of organic farming.

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