The willingness to pay for agricultural irrigation water and the influencing factors in the Dujiangyan irrigation area: An empirical double-hurdle model analysis

A study reveals that farmers' willingness to pay for agricultural irrigation water is significantly influenced by factors such as age, education level, participation willingness, arable land area, and water-saving awareness. The research, conducted using a double-hurdle model on data from 335 farming households in the Dujiangyan Irrigation Area, Sichuan, China, found that while higher water prices deter payment, water-saving awareness positively impacts willingness to pay. The findings underscore the need for strengthened water-saving training, promotion of agricultural modernization, and scientifically formulated water price standards to encourage sustainable water management and farmer participation.

Tang, H., Yang, Z., Guo, Z., Yang, C., Huang, F., & Ran, R. (2022). The willingness to pay for agricultural irrigation water and the influencing factors in the Dujiangyan irrigation area: An empirical double-hurdle model analysis. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.906400