Factors influencing adoption of sustainable soil and water conservation practices among smallholder farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Iyilade, Abigail Oluwatunmise; Alalade, Oluwasegun Ayodeji; Longe, Morenike Peju; Alokan, Agnes Olubunmi; Blessing, Akinola-soji

doi:10.4314/jae.v24i4.12

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“…Preferred tree species for agroforestry were Cedrus deodara and Grevillea robusta. Iyilade et al [45] found that gender was also associated with adoption of conservation practices in Nigeria. Belachew et al [30] found that female household heads were more likely to adopt strip cropping and older household heads were less likely to adopt soil bunds in Ethiopia.…”

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Gender Differentiated Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices by Farmers in Kenyan Agricultural Highland Catchments

Mcharo¹,

Waswa²

2022

JAERI

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Soil and water conservation practices or measures are critical in sustaining land productivity for food production while maintaining the integrity of the land. Cardinal measures in this context are broadly categorised as structural, agronomic, and vegetative. Their ultimate goal is to prevent soil erosion, keep the soil fertile, and conserve soil moisture for guaranteed land productivity. This study assessed the relationship between soil biophysical characteristics and farmer socio-ecocomic characteristics on the one hand, and adoption of soil and water conservation practices that have been promoted in the highland catchments of Kinale-Kikuyu, Cherangani, and Wundanyi. A total of 253 households from Kinale-Kikuyu, 96 from Cherangani, and 40 from Wundanyi catchments were selected to form the survey sample. Our results show that among male farmers, the most preferred practices were structural (35.9%), while vegetative practices (29%) were most popular among female land users. At P = 0.3141, our findings indicate that there is no significant relationship between gender and method of soil and water conservation adopted. In Kinale-Kikuyu 31.3% of the farmers adopted vegetative methods, 42.7% of Cherangani farmers used structural methods, and 60.1% of Wundanyi farmers preferred structural methods. These results demonstrated a significant relationship between the catchment location and the method adopted (P = 0.0002). This study confirms the successes and benefits of soil and water conservation practices in all three catchments. Significant differences among catchments in the soil and water conservation practices suggest a stronger correlation between adoption and location compared to adoption and gender.

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Section: Associations Among Farmer Characteristicsmentioning

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Gender Differentiated Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices by Farmers in Kenyan Agricultural Highland Catchments

Mcharo¹,

Waswa²

2022

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“…01, January and 2024: pp. 208-215 209 [13], [14]. By critically evaluating the existing body of research, this analysis aims to elucidate the nuances of how sustainable agricultural practices contribute to or hinder the economic sustainability of farmers across diverse geographical and socio-economic contexts [15], [16].…”

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Bibliometric Analysis of the Effect of Sustainable Agricultural Practices on Farmers' Economic Sustainability

Safruddin,

Judijanto,

Harsono

2024

WSIS

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In the face of global environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable development, agriculture takes center stage as a catalyst for transformative change. This bibliometric analysis explores the extensive body of literature pertaining to the impact of sustainable agricultural practices on the economic sustainability of farmers, offering a comprehensive overview of the existing scholarly landscape. Sustainable agricultural practices encompass a range of environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable farming methods, from organic farming to integrated pest management. This analysis seeks to identify trends, patterns, and knowledge gaps within this domain, mapping the intellectual structure, highlighting key themes, influential authors, and prominent journals. By systematically examining the literature, it provides valuable insights into the current state of knowledge, emerging research frontiers, and areas warranting further exploration, ultimately contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and economically viable future for farming communities worldwide.

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Cost-benefit analysis of sustainable land and water management practices in selected highland water catchments of Kenya

Mcharo

Maghenda

2021

Scientific African

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Factors influencing adoption of sustainable soil and water conservation practices among smallholder farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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Gender Differentiated Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices by Farmers in Kenyan Agricultural Highland Catchments

Gender Differentiated Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices by Farmers in Kenyan Agricultural Highland Catchments

Bibliometric Analysis of the Effect of Sustainable Agricultural Practices on Farmers' Economic Sustainability

Cost-benefit analysis of sustainable land and water management practices in selected highland water catchments of Kenya

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