Soil and Water Conservation technology adoption and labour allocation: Evidence from Ethiopia

Fontes, Francisco

doi:10.1016/j.worlddev.2019.104754

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“…In both selection specifications, the household size variable exerts a positive and statistically significant effect on OSA adoption, suggesting that large household size increases the probability of OSA adoption. The finding is consistent with Tesfaye et al (2016) and Fontes (2020), who found that household size is significantly correlated with the adoption of soil-improving practices in Ethiopia. Larger households are usually endowed with more labour, and they may earn more income that can be used to purchase organic soil amendments.…”

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“…However, technical training variable is not expected to affect the outcome variables directly. Following previous studies(Manda et al, 2019;Fontes, 2020), we run a probit model for OSA adoption and two OLS regression models for outcome equations, respectively, for wheat yields and net returns, to check the validity of the employed instrumental variable. As shown in TableS1in the Appendix S1, the coefficient of technical training variable is significantly positive in the adoption equation but shows no significant effects in the outcome equations.…”

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Adoption of organic soil amendments and its impact on farm performance: evidence from wheat farmers in China*

Zheng

2020

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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This study examines the determinants of adoption of organic soil amendments (OSAs) such as organic fertiliser and farmyard manure and its impact on crop yields and net returns, using household survey data of 558 wheat farmers in China. We employ an endogenous switching regression model to account for selection bias stemming from both observable and unobservable factors. The empirical results show that household size, dependency ratio, machine ownership and non-paid labour are main factors that determine farmers' decision to adopt OSA, and the OSA adoption has a positive and statistically significant impact on wheat yields and net returns. In particular, the treatment effects of OSA adoption are to increase wheat yields and net returns by appropriately 22 and 24 per cent, respectively. Moreover, disaggregated analysis by farm size reveals that large-scale households tend to obtain higher wheat yields and net returns than their small-scale counterparts.

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Adoption of organic soil amendments and its impact on farm performance: evidence from wheat farmers in China*

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2020

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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“…Despite its significant contribution to livelihoods, the sector faces a persistent challenge due to depletion of natural resources and soil erosion (Belachew et al 2020;Kagoya et al 2017), climate change induced phenomena, and scarcity of modern/productive inputs, to mention but a few. As an agrarian nation, Ethiopia's fast-growing economy is facing similar challenges due to lingering soil erosion and land degradation (Asnake et al 2018;Fontes 2020). This has resulted in reduced crop and livestock productivity and increased food insecurity and poverty.…”

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Factors influencing adoption of improved structural soil and water conservation measures in Eastern Ethiopia

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Okoyo

Erkalo³

2020

Environ Syst Res

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Background: Agriculture remains to be the leading sector that contributes enormously to economic development in Ethiopia. Despite its significant contribution to livelihoods, the sector faces persistent challenges due to depletion of natural resources and soil erosion that resulted in diminishing crop and livestock productivity. In order to curb the effects of land degradation, the Government of Ethiopia has been taking serious measures to expand Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) practices throughout the country. Despite the efforts made, the adoption of new practices by farmers have been generally low. This study was aimed at assessing factors influencing smallholder farmers' decision on the use of improved structural SWC practices in Haramaya district, eastern Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 farm households and 248 plots. A structured interview schedule was used to collect primary data. Descriptive and inferential statistics and Multinomial Logit (MNL) regression model were used to analyze the data. Results: The key findings showed that a host of socio-demographic, economic and institutional factors significantly affected smallholders' decision to adopt improved structural SWC. In this study, we found that education, farming experience, plot area, distance of the plot from dwelling unit, number of economically active household members, and extension contact were the significant predictors of using improved SWC structures. Conclusions: Based on our findings, we concluded that improved SWC measures should be scaled up through a concerted effort of extension workers, local administration and other relevant non-state actors. In particular, the extension system should encourage rural communities on sustainable management and use of natural resources. Moreover, the need to create learning opportunities through facilitating appropriate educational and training programs for farmers and focusing on proper management of available economically active household members should be emphasized.

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“…Despite its signi cant contribution to livelihoods, the sector faces a persistent challenge due to depletion of natural resources and soil erosion (Belachew et al 2020;Kagoya, Paudel and Daniel 2017), climate change induced phenomena, and scarcity of modern/productive inputs, to mention but a few. As an agrarian nation, Ethiopia's fast-growing economy is facing similar challenges due to lingering soil erosion and land degradation (Asnake et al 2018;Fontes 2020). This has resulted in reduced crop and livestock productivity and increased food insecurity and poverty.…”

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Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Structural Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Eastern Ethiopia

Wordofa

Okoyo

Erkalo³

2020

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Background: Agriculture remains to be the leading sector that contributes enormously to economic development in Ethiopia. Despite its significant contribution to livelihoods, the sector faces persistent challenges due to depletion of natural resources and soil erosion that resulted in diminishing crop and livestock productivity. In order to curb the effects of land degradation, the Government of Ethiopia has been taking serious measures to expand Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) practices throughout the country. Despite the efforts made, the adoption of new practices by farmers have been generally low. This study was aimed at assessing factors influencing smallholder farmers’ decision on the use of improved structural SWC practices in Haramaya district, eastern Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 farm households and 248 plots. A structured interview schedule was used to collect primary data. Descriptive and inferential statistics and Multinomial Logit (MNL) regression model were used to analyze the data. Results: The key findings showed that a host of socio-demographic, economic and institutional factors significantly affected smallholders’ decision to adopt improved structural SWC. In this study, we found that education, farming experience, plot area, distance of the plot from dwelling unit, number of economically active household members, and extension contact were the significant predictors of using improved SWC structures. Conclusions: Based on our findings, we concluded that improved SWC measures should be scaled up through a concerted effort of extension workers, local administration and other relevant non-state actors. In particular, the extension system should encourage rural communities on sustainable management and use of natural resources. Moreover, the need to create learning opportunities through facilitating appropriate educational and training programs for farmers and focusing on proper management of available economically active household members should be emphasized.

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Soil and Water Conservation technology adoption and labour allocation: Evidence from Ethiopia

Cited by 34 publications

References 25 publications

Adoption of organic soil amendments and its impact on farm performance: evidence from wheat farmers in China*

Adoption of organic soil amendments and its impact on farm performance: evidence from wheat farmers in China*

Factors influencing adoption of improved structural soil and water conservation measures in Eastern Ethiopia

Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Structural Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Eastern Ethiopia

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