The effects of trainings in soil and water conservation on farming practices, livelihoods, and land-use intensity in the Ethiopian highlands

Chesterman, Nathan; Entwistle, Julia; Chambers, Matthew; Liu, Hsiao-Chin; Agrawal, Arun; Brown, Daniel G.

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.104051

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“…In this study, a technical training variable, which measures the number of technical training sessions received by farmers in 2018, is employed as an identifying instrument. Previous studies have shown that participation in soil‐improving practice training stimulates farmers’ adoption behaviour (Chesterman et al ., 2019; Krah et al ., 2019). It is envisaged that OSA adoption is conditional on farmer’s perception of the consequences of chemical fertiliser overuse and the importance of investing in organic soil amendments.…”

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confidence: 99%

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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Section: Analytical Framework and Empirical Strategymentioning

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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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“…Usually, The literature mentions that the high use of technologies for coffee production, such as production in full sun with high demand for fertilizers, has led to a decrease in the biodiversity of accompanying trees, which provide some regulation and cultural services [ 47 , 48 ]; however, the implementation of this practice has not been found in our typologies of coffee producers. Nevertheless, we observed that the use of organic management technologies resulting from the implementation of certifications to achieve environmental and economic benefit [ 49 – 51 ] demonstrates the relationship for those farmers who attend training in soil conservation methods [ 52 ].…”

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Dimensions of social and political capital in interventions to improve household well-being: Implications for coffee-growing areas in southern Colombia

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This paper studies the influence of community capitals on well-being through a Community Capital Index (CCI) within coffee-growing families in southern Colombia. Our results show different farm typologies, with different levels of capital endowment translated into well-being that, in our case, were represented in the CCI. Specifically, social and political capitals positively affect coffee-growing families’ decisions in terms of life strategies. The results of this study increase our understanding of welfare enhancement and its relationship with capital endowment according to the type of coffee producer, having implications for the planning of more effective programs towards the improvement of quality of life.

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“…An initial assessment on the effect of training for all participants in both Bimtek was carried out using Google Form. Effect of training could be used to better understand the ways in which the methods of training influence the participants [5]. Owing to the limited time to conduct the assessment towards the farming practice, the assessment was only purposed towards the knowledge of participants and intention to apply the technology.…”

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“…Technical training is also one of the extension methods that is considered effective to deliver technically nuanced material because it is equipped with practices leading to improve farmers' livelihood. Accordingly, the study on the effects of trainings in soil and water conservation in farming practice for farmers in Ethiopia highlands indicated that the participants gained higher average income from agriculture because of the improved farmers' abilities to generate income from crops [5]. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the extension approach, including technical training, was also adjusted due to restrictions on mass gatherings.…”

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Assessing virtual and on-site technical trainings during the first year of covid-19 pandemic

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In 2020, Covid-19 pandemic firstly hit many countries including Indonesia. Since then, the methods on disseminating the agricultural technology have evolved accordingly. This paper assessed nine series of virtual and on-site technical trainings (or the so-called Bimtek in this paper) carried out from February to November 2020 in nine sub-districts from five provinces. Zoom application was used to deliver the materials during virtual Bimtek. Whilst, on-site training applied such methods: meeting in the classroom and field visit to practice the technology. The participants were diverse, among others: farmers and millennial farmers, extension officers, lecturers, college students and community (551 in total). The nature of participants depended on the type of Bimtek. Results showed that both Bimtek had the range of value between 70-85% in term of materials to meet the needs, materials to be applied, motivation and technical assistance from resource person. However, the percentage of knowledge change in virtual was higher than that in on-site Bimtek. Initial assessment showed that participants had good knowledge in remembering the technology, even some had also applied the technology in their farming practice. Thus, both Bimtek could improve farmers’ knowledge, from which the intention to change the farming practice could be persuaded.

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The effects of trainings in soil and water conservation on farming practices, livelihoods, and land-use intensity in the Ethiopian highlands

Cited by 27 publications

References 42 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*

Dimensions of social and political capital in interventions to improve household well-being: Implications for coffee-growing areas in southern Colombia

Assessing virtual and on-site technical trainings during the first year of covid-19 pandemic

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