The shortest way to diffuse agricultural innovations: A network study in the paddy sector in Türkiye

The study revealed the diffusion processes of agricultural innovations and influential advice sources in process by using network approach. sought to answer questions how diffuse paddy sector, can be delivered farmers most concise form, what are typical characteristics sources. Data were collected questionnaires from farmers, input suppliers, rice mills, other relevant people organizations 2017. Social analysis was used analyze farmer networks, Ordinal Logistic Regression identify common actors network. research results indicated that a bridge between innovation creators farmers. local pesticide dealers intermediary position among with creators. Collective action, membership organizations, social status, project experience factors being an source. found sector quickly