Farmer innovation diffusion via network building: a case of winter greenhouse diffusion in China

Bin Wu, Liyan Zhang · 2013 · Agriculture and Human Values

Summary. Winter greenhouse technology diffused successfully across China through collaborative networks between farmers, government, and other stakeholders. The study identifies three network levels—informal farmer networks, farmer-led networks, and government-facilitated networks—as essential to innovation diffusion. Building mutual trust and enabling farmer leadership within these networks proved crucial for successful technology adoption and spread.

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Wu, B., & Zhang, L.. (2013). Farmer innovation diffusion via network building: a case of winter greenhouse diffusion in China. Agriculture and Human Values. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-013-9438-6

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DOI: 10.1007/s10460-013-9438-6
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: agtech, innovation-networks, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28