Factors affecting the adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies in rice farming systems in Mali, West Africa

Sanogo, Kapoury; Touré, Ibrahim; Arinloye, Djalalou-Dine A.A.; Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald; Bayala, Jules

doi:10.1016/j.atech.2023.100283

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“…We also find no evidence of differential pretrends in NDVI that correlate with the timing of irrigation, again validating the counterfactual changes we estimate. The increase in NDVI is 32% above counterfactual levels; a proportional increase in rice yields would be equivalent to approximately half a ton per hectare (mean regional rainfed rice yields are ∼1.6 t/ha ( 29 )). Consistent with these statistical results, both farmers participating in the irrigation schemes and project staff reported in FGDs that much larger rice yields were attained following the introduction of irrigation.…”

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Irrigation strengthens climate resilience: Long-term evidence from Mali using satellites and surveys

BenYishay,

Sayers,

Singh

et al. 2024

PNAS Nexus

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Agriculture in the Sahel and much of sub-Saharan Africa remains to a large extent rainfed. At the same time, climate change is already causing less predictable rainfall patterns in the region, even as rising temperatures increase the amount of water needed for agricultural production. We assess to what extent irrigation can strengthen the climate resilience of farming communities. Our study sample consists of nearly 1,000 distinct locations in Mali in which small-scale, river-based irrigation was introduced over the past two decades, as weather conditions worsened and political upheaval erupted. Using the staggered roll-out of the irrigation and repeated observations over 20 years allows us to compare the pre- and postirrigation outcomes of locations while adjusting for confounding factors. We geospatially link data on irrigation interventions with agricultural conditions measured using satellite imagery and surveys, as well as child nutrition and health outcomes and conflict event data. Using a two-way fixed effects model to quasi-experimentally estimate counterfactual outcomes, we find that the introduction of irrigation led to substantial increases in agricultural production on supported fields, with these gains persisting even a decade later. Children in nearby communities are less likely to be stunted or wasted due to the irrigation, and conflict risks decrease in the closest communities. Some of these gains are offset by worsening conditions farther away from the newly installed irrigation. These findings suggest that, even with political conflicts in semi-arid areas already increasing, sustainable irrigation may offer a valuable tool to improve communities' long-term well-being and social cohesion.

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Irrigation strengthens climate resilience: Long-term evidence from Mali using satellites and surveys

BenYishay,

Sayers,

Singh

et al. 2024

PNAS Nexus

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Innovative Regenerative Technologies for Enhancing Resilience in Salinity‐Stressed Rice Fields Along the Indonesian Coast: Promoting Net‐Zero Farming Practices to Adapt to Climate Change

Irwandhi,

Khumairah,

Sofyan

et al. 2024

J of Sust Agri & Env

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Rice cultivation significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane released from flooded paddy fields, exacerbating climate change. At the same time, rice farming is highly sensitive to climate conditions, with climate change introducing various abiotic stresses, notably salinity stress. This is especially critical in coastal regions like Indonesia, where rising sea levels and land degradation worsen the salinity challenge. This review systematically examines salinity stress in coastal rice cultivation, the impact of climate change on salinity dynamics and crop performance, and the potential of innovative regenerative technologies to enhance resilience and create low‐salinity, net‐zero agricultural systems. We conducted a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines, supplemented by a bibliometric analysis using Scopus, employing keywords such as “salinity stress”, “rice”, “agriculture”, “climate change” and “regenerative”. From an initial 2,191 articles, 18 were deemed eligible for further analysis. Findings indicate that increased soil salinity adversely affects rice production, yet innovative strategies such as rhizomicrobiome engineering, salt‐tolerant rice varieties, regenerative soil amendments, irrigation management, agricultural practices offer viable solutions to mitigate salinity stress. Furthermore, adopting net‐zero farming practices can help achieve carbon neutrality in agriculture while significantly reducing GHG emissions. This review highlights the need for a collaborative approach among scientists, farmers, and policymakers to scale these innovations, ensuring their implementation not only in Indonesia but also in other regions facing similar challenges, thereby promoting food security and environmental sustainability in the face of climate change.

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The Factors That Affect The Adoption of Information Systems Applications In Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review

Ranthako,

Mujinga

2024

Studies in Systems, Decision and Control

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Factors affecting the adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies in rice farming systems in Mali, West Africa

Cited by 17 publications

References 37 publications

Irrigation strengthens climate resilience: Long-term evidence from Mali using satellites and surveys

Irrigation strengthens climate resilience: Long-term evidence from Mali using satellites and surveys

Innovative Regenerative Technologies for Enhancing Resilience in Salinity‐Stressed Rice Fields Along the Indonesian Coast: Promoting Net‐Zero Farming Practices to Adapt to Climate Change

The Factors That Affect The Adoption of Information Systems Applications In Developing Countries: A Systematic Literature Review

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