Econometric analysis of acceptance of soil and water conservation techniques in the semiarid region of Zaghouan (North-East Tunisia)

Gara, A. Ben; Hammami, Mohamed Amin; Hammami, Sonia; Aounallah, Mohamed Karim; Elmouaddab, Rabeb; Nahdi, Mariem; Laajili-Ghezal, L.

doi:10.18488/journal.1005/2020.10.1/1005.1.440.449

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“…The most important problem perceived by the farmers was small landholding size with the highest TWS score (917), followed by lack of planting materials (TWS; 829), Longer gestation period of tree crop (841), lack of awareness and poor knowledge (TWS; 837), high initial cost of input for agroforestry practices (TWS; 829), lack of credit facilities (TWS; 826), the lack of subsidy (TWS; 820), poor market accessibility (TWS; 801) and lack of incentives with the TWS score of 749 were ranked 1 to 9, respectively by respondents in the study area (Table 4). Gara et al (2020) made a similar discovery, stating that farmers are willing to adopt an agroforestry system suitable for their locations but are unable to do so because of landholder size.…”

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Small-Scale Farmers' Perception of the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Tolon District, Ghana

Kodjiku

Abukari

2022

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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This study was conducted in the Tolon district of Ghana to determine small-scale farmers' perceptions, motivation and problems faced by them in the adoption of agroforestry practices. Primary data were collected through a pre-structured questionnaire from a sample of 200 respondents who were selected using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Data analysis was done by using the percentage and total weighted score (TWS) method. Most of the farmers in the study area have a positive perception of the adoption of agroforestry practices. Crop diversification, high returns and risk minimisation were the major motivational factor, whereas small landholding size, lack of awareness and poor knowledge, poor market accessibility, lack of subsidy, credit facility, lack of good quality planting material and longer period for tree growth were the major problems faced by the farmers in the study area. Thus, the study suggested that farmers can be encouraged to practice agroforestry through improved agroforestry extension services, cooperative groups and distribution of quality planting material to farmers.

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Small-Scale Farmers' Perception of the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Tolon District, Ghana

Kodjiku

Abukari

2022

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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Farmers' Awareness of Land Degradation and Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Hidebu Abote, Ethiopia

Ararsa,

Debele

2024

IJEPP

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In Ethiopia, land degradation is a serious problem that affects both overall economic growth and agricultural output. Even while nutrient depletion, soil erosion, and deteriorating soil quality are serious issues, many land conservation initiatives today neglect to consider the expertise of farmers and local requirements. This study's primary goal was to evaluate farmers' knowledge of land degradation and their practice of soil and water conservation techniques in Ethiopia's Hidebu Abote. Data were gathered through focus groups, key informant interviews, household surveys, secondary data analysis, and focus groups. According to the findings, over 75% of the participants were aware of the factors that contribute to land degradation, such as poverty, rocky terrain, bad farming techniques, overgrazing, overcultivation, and soil erosion. Farmers used techniques such as contour farming, fallowing, fanyajuu, cut-off drains, soil bunds, and manure application in addition to more modern methods of conserving water and soil. The adoption of soil and water conservation methods by farmers was impacted by several factors such as age, gender, size of family, educational background, NGOs' incentives, farm size, land tenure, and distance from homestead. The study indicates that encouraging farmers to manage and conserve their land should be the priority for any policy or program aiming at land resource management and soil conservation. Policymakers and development professionals can use the findings as guidance to create efficient interventions to alleviate land degradation in the research area and other comparable contexts.

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Econometric analysis of acceptance of soil and water conservation techniques in the semiarid region of Zaghouan (North-East Tunisia)

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Small-Scale Farmers' Perception of the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Tolon District, Ghana

Small-Scale Farmers' Perception of the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Tolon District, Ghana

Farmers' Awareness of Land Degradation and Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Hidebu Abote, Ethiopia

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Econometric analysis of acceptance of soil and water conservation techniques in the semiarid region of Zaghouan (North-East Tunisia)

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Small-Scale Farmers' Perception of the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Tolon District, Ghana

Small-Scale Farmers' Perception of the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Tolon District, Ghana

Farmers&apos; Awareness of Land Degradation and Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Hidebu Abote, Ethiopia

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