The Impact of Resource Spatial Mismatch on the Configuration Analysis of Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity

Green agriculture represents the future of agricultural transformation in developing countries, such as China. Identifying an effective resource combination path is vital for enhancing the green quality of agriculture in these nations. This study draws on the resource spatial mismatch theory from Ne...

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Main Authors: Pengwei Chen, Xuhui Ding, Mo Chen, Huiqi Song, Muhammad Imran
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/23
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author Pengwei Chen
Xuhui Ding
Mo Chen
Huiqi Song
Muhammad Imran
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Mo Chen
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Muhammad Imran
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description Green agriculture represents the future of agricultural transformation in developing countries, such as China. Identifying an effective resource combination path is vital for enhancing the green quality of agriculture in these nations. This study draws on the resource spatial mismatch theory from New Economic Geography, using a “multisource heterogeneous” approach that combines qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) with the EBM-GML index measurement model. Using panel data from 2005 to 2021, the study investigated the effects and mechanisms of spatial resource combinations on improving green agricultural quality. The key findings are as follows: (1) While improving spatial resource misallocation helps boost green agricultural quality, the diversity of resource combination patterns has diminished, decreasing from five modes in 2005 to four in 2021. (2) In terms of mechanisms, reducing externalities, such as pollutant emissions, while strengthening material and human capital offers a potential pathway for improvement. (3) Negative externalities, including emissions from fertilizers and petroleum, significantly hinder improvements in green agricultural quality. (4) The absence of sufficient pesticide and fertilizer resources is a critical factor influencing the outcome. These findings provide practical insights for developing countries seeking to enhance regional resource allocation efficiency and improve agricultural green quality. Additionally, they contribute theoretical support to the enrichment of theories on resource allocation and sustainable agricultural development.
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spelling doaj-art-b36c7e45b3fc4e17899d1958c234ca5c2025-01-10T13:13:26ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722024-12-011512310.3390/agriculture15010023The Impact of Resource Spatial Mismatch on the Configuration Analysis of Agricultural Green Total Factor ProductivityPengwei Chen0Xuhui Ding1Mo Chen2Huiqi Song3Muhammad Imran4Academy of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Finance and Economics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Finance and Economics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, ChinaSchool of Finance and Economics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaGreen agriculture represents the future of agricultural transformation in developing countries, such as China. Identifying an effective resource combination path is vital for enhancing the green quality of agriculture in these nations. This study draws on the resource spatial mismatch theory from New Economic Geography, using a “multisource heterogeneous” approach that combines qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) with the EBM-GML index measurement model. Using panel data from 2005 to 2021, the study investigated the effects and mechanisms of spatial resource combinations on improving green agricultural quality. The key findings are as follows: (1) While improving spatial resource misallocation helps boost green agricultural quality, the diversity of resource combination patterns has diminished, decreasing from five modes in 2005 to four in 2021. (2) In terms of mechanisms, reducing externalities, such as pollutant emissions, while strengthening material and human capital offers a potential pathway for improvement. (3) Negative externalities, including emissions from fertilizers and petroleum, significantly hinder improvements in green agricultural quality. (4) The absence of sufficient pesticide and fertilizer resources is a critical factor influencing the outcome. These findings provide practical insights for developing countries seeking to enhance regional resource allocation efficiency and improve agricultural green quality. Additionally, they contribute theoretical support to the enrichment of theories on resource allocation and sustainable agricultural development.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/23agricultural green qualityEBM-GML indexQCAresource combination
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Agriculture
agricultural green quality
EBM-GML index
QCA
resource combination
title The Impact of Resource Spatial Mismatch on the Configuration Analysis of Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity
title_full The Impact of Resource Spatial Mismatch on the Configuration Analysis of Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity
title_fullStr The Impact of Resource Spatial Mismatch on the Configuration Analysis of Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity
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title_short The Impact of Resource Spatial Mismatch on the Configuration Analysis of Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity
title_sort impact of resource spatial mismatch on the configuration analysis of agricultural green total factor productivity
topic agricultural green quality
EBM-GML index
QCA
resource combination
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/23
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