ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Temporal-Spatial Dynamic Characteristics
and the Determinants of Agricultural
Eco-efficiency in Fujian Province, China
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Anxi College of Tea Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Ecological Civilization Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Institute of Agroecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
Submission date: 2023-08-04
Final revision date: 2023-09-18
Acceptance date: 2023-10-06
Online publication date: 2023-11-23
Publication date: 2024-01-22
Corresponding author
Kai Su
Anxi College of Tea Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2024;33(2):1135-1147
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ABSTRACT
To obtain a scientific understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns of agricultural ecoefficiency
(AEE) as well as its influencing factors in Fujian Province, effective recommendations were
provided to promote agricultural green development. The Super-SBM model with undesired output
was employed to assess AEE, and the GTWR model was used to analyze the main factors influencing
AEE based on data from nine prefecture-level cities in Fujian Province spanning from 2000 to 2020.
There are three conclusions to be drawn: Firstly, the AEE of Fujian Province has increased from
0.340 in 2000 to 0.971 in 2020, but it has not yet reached the efficiency frontier due to excessive input of
agricultural factors and carbon emissions. The development of AEE across regions is unbalanced with
a wide gap between them. Secondly, from a spatial correlation perspective, global correlation of AEE
in Fujian Province showed random distribution while local agglomeration existed to varying degrees.
Thirdly, AEE in Fujian Province was influenced by various driving factors that changed significantly
over different periods and exhibited obvious regional differences. In summary, the AEE of Fujian
Province has shown overall improvement; however, its effectiveness remains limited. The disparities
among cities are evident, necessitating the formulation of differentiated strategies for agricultural
ecological development to enhance regional synergistic driving forces and improve regional AEE.