Has technical training promoted farmers to adopt green control technologies? Concurrently on the effect of digital platforms

Abstract This study analyzed the effects of technical training and digital platforms on farmers’ green control technologies adoption behaviors. The results showed that (1) the effects of classroom-based, field-based technical training methods and digital platforms were significantly positive; (2) the interaction variable between digital platforms and classroom-based training had a significant positive effect on farmers' adoption behavior, and the combination of the two have a scale effect on promoting the desired behavior; (3) large-scale households were significantly affected by single technology training, whereas small-scale farmers were more susceptible to a combination of technology training and the promotion of digital platforms.