Integrating Indigenous with Scientific Knowledge for the Development of Sustainable Agriculture: Studies in Shaanxi Province

Jing Wang · 2018 · Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development

Summary. Smallholder farmers in Shaanxi Province hold indigenous agricultural knowledge that shapes their farming decisions, yet government and scientists typically ignore this expertise. This study surveyed and interviewed farmers about how they use and acquire both indigenous and scientific knowledge from government extension systems. The research demonstrates that farmers should be active participants in agricultural knowledge development, not passive recipients of top-down scientific advice.

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Wang, J.. (2018). Integrating Indigenous with Scientific Knowledge for the Development of Sustainable Agriculture: Studies in Shaanxi Province. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development. https://doi.org/10.37801/ajad2018.15.2.3

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DOI: 10.37801/ajad2018.15.2.3
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: indigenous-innovation, food-systems, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28