AP22686364 «Study of the willingness and behavioral aspects of farmers for transitioning to organic meat livestock farming in Kazakhstan»

Interest in organic meat production is growing in Kazakhstan; however, the behavioral and economic factors influencing farmers' transition to this system remain insufficiently studied. Therefore, assessing farmers’ readiness for organic production is an important and timely task.

Данный проекта является выявление факторов, влияющих на готовность и поведенческие аспекты фермеров к переходу на органическое мясное животноводство и разработка рекомендаций для фермеров по применению технологии органического животноводства и мер по стимулированию развития органического сельского хозяйства.

1. Assessment of the current state of organic livestock farming in Kazakhstan:

2. A comprehensive analysis of the current state of organic livestock production will be conducted, including an evaluation of its potential, identification of constraints and unique advantages, taking into account geography, climate, pasture conditions, feed production resources, and other favorable factors.

3. Identification of factors influencing farmers' readiness and behavioral aspects related to organic livestock farming, including attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control.

4. Identification of barriers and risks in the development of organic livestock farming:

5. Obstacles faced by entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan’s organic agriculture sector will be identified and assessed, including issues related to infrastructure, technology, certification, marketing, logistics, and legal regulations.

6. Development of a behavioral model of beef cattle producers during the transition to organic production, including an assessment of the impact of socio-economic and demographic factors on farmers’ intentions to adopt organic technologies.

7. Development of practical measures to stimulate the development of organic livestock farming:

8. Based on research findings, recommendations will be formulated to promote organic livestock farming in Kazakhstan, including government support, information campaigns, expansion of subsidies, and incentive mechanisms to encourage farmers to adopt organic production technologies.

2 articles in journals belonging to the first three quartiles by impact factor in the Web of Science database, or with a CiteScore percentile of at least 50 in Scopus.

1 monograph of at least 6 printed sheets, peer-reviewed and recommended for publication by at least two scholars holding the title of professor and/or a doctoral degree.

2 articles and/or reviews in peer-reviewed international and/or national journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education.