A general framework incorporating knowledge, risk perception and practices to eliminate pesticide residues in food: A Structural Equation Modelling analysis based on survey data of 986 Chinese farmers

Following a variety of incidents in China relating to food poisoning due to the presence of pesticide residues, it is crucial to correct for farmers’ unsafe and improper practices towards pesticide use. Although most studies have focused on the role of external stakeholders such as government extension agencies and pesticide retailers, the attention paid to farmers’ intrinsic motivations is limited. This paper applies Structural Equation...