Promoting farmers' adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies in Burkina Faso: the role of coordination along the value chain

Akouwerabou, Dénis B.; Zanré, Patrice K.; Savadogo, Kimseyinga; Kaboré, Patrick J.W.

doi:10.1504/ijarge.2022.124650

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“…On the contrary, ease of use is not the primary influencing factor for farmers when it comes to exerting influence on society. This can be attributed to their familiarity with traditional production methods (Akouwerabou et al, 2022). However, an interesting finding emerged that perceived ease of use does impact CSAT adoption.…”

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“…They are primarily motivated by economic factors, such as increasing their productivity, reducing costs, and maximizing profits. If a technology does not offer economic benefits or does not align with farmers' financial goals, they are less likely to adopt it, even if it offers hedonistic benefits (Akouwerabou et al, 2022;Autio et al, 2021). For this reason, hedonic motivation and habit are not considered in the model, resulting in a more parsimonious model.…”

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“…Nonfinancial disincentives may also arise if the CSAT is not compatible with traditional farming practices, which may result in lower yields and higher input costs. For example, a CSAT that requires specialized equipment or different crop varieties may not be compatible with smallholders' existing farming practices (Akouwerabou, Zanré, Savadogo, & Kaboré, 2022). To counter this, information from farmers to technology providers is crucial to ensure that their products are more compatible with traditional farming practices.…”

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Factors influencing farmer adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies: Evidence from Malaysia

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As technology advances, people become increasingly dependent on technological tools to increase their work efficiency and productivity. Farming methods in the agriculture sector are also undergoing a shift from conventional to technology-driven modern agriculture practices, primarily because of their benefits and potential to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, the adoption rate of climate-smart agriculture technologies (CSAT) is considered to be very slow. Thus, this study was conducted to examine the factors that lead farmers to adopt CSAT in their agricultural practices. A sample of 185 farmers was used to investigate the main influencing factors in four contexts. The developed model was analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling method. The results of this study suggest that institutions play a critical role as a contextual factor that leads individuals and societies to engage with CSAT, builds confidence, and convinces farmers to adopt these technologies.

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The heterogeneous effects of climate variability on cotton farming productivity in Burkina Faso

Zanré,

Combary

2023

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Value chain extension services for climate-smart agriculture adoption: evidence from Burkina Faso's cotton farming

Zanre

2024

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PurposeThis study assesses the extent to which integrated extension services contribute to the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) innovations within the cotton value chain in Burkina Faso.Design/methodology/approachTo address the research question, a probit multivariate econometric model with sample selection is utilized. The model is applied to a random sample of farmers (n = 510), and the endogeneity is addressed through a control function approach.FindingsThe study highlights the central role of value chains, particularly in the cotton sector, in overcoming resource scarcity through integrated extension services. Findings show that smallholder farmers who benefit from sound extension services are more willing to adopt and diversify CSA technologies. These include improved seeds, conservation techniques, adapted planting dates and mechanization. This study confirms the synergistic nature of these technologies and emphasizes that effective climate risk mitigation depends on the combined adoption of CSA technologies.Research limitations/implicationsThe use of cross-sectional data limits the analysis of long-term farmer behavior, and due to data limitations, the focus was primarily on the contributions of cotton companies and farmers to climate risk mitigation. Future research using panel data across the value chain could provide a more robust insights for policy decision-making.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by emphasizing the crucial role of integrated extension services within the cotton value chain in developing countries. This highlights the critical benefits for farmers and emphasizes the need to diversify modern technologies to effectively combat climate change and its variability in agriculture.

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Promoting farmers' adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies in Burkina Faso: the role of coordination along the value chain

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Factors influencing farmer adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies: Evidence from Malaysia

Factors influencing farmer adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies: Evidence from Malaysia

The heterogeneous effects of climate variability on cotton farming productivity in Burkina Faso

Value chain extension services for climate-smart agriculture adoption: evidence from Burkina Faso's cotton farming

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