Linking farmers’ risk attitudes, livelihood diversification and adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies in the Nyando basin, South-Western Kenya

Musyoki, Mumo Elijah; Busienei, John R.; Gathiaka, John; Karuku, George N.

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09305

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“…Farmers' risk attitude significantly influences the adoption of CSA practices, as revealed Kangogo et al (2021) and Musyoki et al (2022). Notably, risk-averse farmers exhibit a lower likelihood of adopting CSA technologies such as terraces, ridges, and bunds, which may involve investments in terms of labor, time, and tools.…”

Section: Risk Aversionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Notably, risk-averse farmers exhibit a lower likelihood of adopting CSA technologies such as terraces, ridges, and bunds, which may involve investments in terms of labor, time, and tools. This reluctance stems from their aversion to financial risks and the unwillingness to deplete limited cash reserves on these practices (Musyoki et al, 2022). On the other hand, risk-taking farmers are more likely to adopt various CSA practices, indicating their propensity to engage in new and innovative strategies.…”

Section: Risk Aversionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Makate et al (2019a) and Sisay et al (2023) explain that farmers with more extensive landholdings are more willing to apply CSA technologies since they have more space and flexibility to experiment and implement practices like agroforestry, integrated soil fertility management, and conservation agriculture. Moreover, wealthier households often have larger land sizes and higher asset indices, making it more feasible to adopt CSA practices such as stress-tolerant livestock, terraces, integrated soil fertility management, composting, stone bunds, farmer-managed natural regeneration, improved crop varieties, and fodder and forage production, as they possess the resources to manage associated risks (Zampaligré and Fuchs, 2019;Musyoki et al, 2022;Sisay et al, 2023). However, some researchers found mixed results, implying that the relationship between farmers' land size and CSA adoption depends on the practices.…”

Section: Farmland Sizementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The impact of farmers' off-farm income on the adoption of CSA practices reveals multifaceted dynamics. Abegunde et al (2020), Djido et al (2022), andMusyoki et al (2022) found that average monthly off-farm income had a statistically significant and negative influence on CSA adoption, suggesting that reliance on off-farm activities as major income sources diminishes the commitment to agricultural production. This weak commitment is reflected in the reduced likelihood of adopting various CSA practices, as diversifying income sources may lead farmers to perceive less need for enhancing agricultural resilience through CSA adoption.…”

Section: O -Farm Incomementioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, drought conditions positively influence the decision to implement ridges and bunds, as these structures mitigate surface run-off. The reduced run-off enhances soil moisture retention, providing farmers with a valuable resource during dry spells, and facilitating crop cultivation (Musyoki et al, 2022). On the other hand, an abundance of rainfall resulting in floods also impacts CSA adoption.…”

Section: Change In Rainfall Patternsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A systematic review identifying the drivers and barriers to the adoption of climate-smart agriculture by smallholder farmers in Africa

Finizola e Silva,

Van Schoubroeck,

Cools

et al. 2024

Front. Environ. Econ.

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Climate change impact, food security concerns, and greenhouse gas emissions are pressuring agricultural production systems in developing countries. There is a need for a shift toward sustainable food systems. One of the concepts introduced to drive this shift is climate-smart agriculture (CSA), endorsed by international organizations to address multifaceted challenges. Despite widespread attention and support, the adoption of CSA among African farmers remains low. This systematic literature review aims to shed light on the factors influencing CSA adoption amongst African farmers. Within the articles identified as relevant, over 50 CSA practices and more than 40 factors influencing CSA adoption were distinguished. These influencing factors can be categorized as personal, farm-related, financial, environmental, and informational. The focus of this review is to identify and explain the overall impact (positive, negative, or mixed) of these factors on CSA adoption. Overall, many factors result in mixed effects, only some factors have an unambiguous positive or negative effect on CSA adoption. For instance, educational level emerges as a key personal factor, positively impacting CSA adoption, along with positive influences from farmers' experience and farm size among farm-related factors. Financial factors reveal distinct patterns, with income from farming and access to credit positively influencing adoption, while off-farm income exhibits a negative effect. Environmental factors, though less researched, indicate positive impacts related to changes in rainfall patterns, temperature, and droughts. Lastly, informational factors consistently exhibit a positive effect on CSA adoption, with training, access to extension, group memberships, climate information, and CSA awareness playing crucial roles. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers seeking to enhance CSA adoption in Africa, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted dynamics at play.

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Section: Risk Aversionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Risk Aversionmentioning

confidence: 99%