Effects of digital literacy on green production of grain family farms

Introduction Green production is an important measure for achieving the sustainable development of grain family farms and ensuring national food security in China. Methods Based on the survey data from 335 grain family farms in Hunan Province, China, this study uses the Heckman two-stage model and mediating effect model to empirically examine the impact of digital literacy on green production of grain family farms. Results Digital literacy has a significant positive impact on green production of grain family farms. Ecological cognition plays a mediating role in the effect of digital literacy on green production. Policy incentives positively moderate the mediating effect of digital literacy on green production through ecological cognition. Discussion It is necessary to strengthen rural digital infrastructure, optimize the digital training system and supporting incentive policies, and implement targeted measures to facilitate the integration of digital literacy, ecological cognition, and green production.