Willingness-to-Pay for Agronomic Soil Conservation Practices among Crop-based Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Amusa, TA; Enete, A.A.; Okon, UE

doi:10.3923/tae.2015.1.12

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“…Specifically, the probability of adopting crop rotation is less likely with a higher farming experience, which indicates that they have more tendencies to continue cultivating maize on the focal plot in every cropping season. The result corroborates the findings of [67] where farming experience influenced farmers' adoption of soil conservation among crop-based farmers.…”

Section: Intercropping Crop Rotationsupporting

confidence: 87%

Understanding the Interdependence and Temporal Dynamics of Smallholders’ Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices: Evidence from Nigeria

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The adoption of soil conservation practices is widely recognized as essential in improving soil fertility and promoting climate-smart agriculture in general. Yet, smallholders’ adoption of soil conservation practices in Sub-Saharan Africa has not been adequately documented, especially in relation to the interdependence and temporal dynamics of adoption decisions. In this paper, we analyze the interdependence and temporal dynamics of smallholders’ adoption of soil conservation practices, such as animal manure, crop residue retention, intercropping, and crop rotation in northern Nigeria. We use data from two rounds of a farm-household panel survey among maize-based farming households and estimate econometric models, including pooled multivariate probit and random effects ordered probit. We found that there is a significant positive correlation between the soil conservation practices, suggesting that adoption decisions for these practices are interrelated and the practices are considered complements by the farmers. We found evidence of inter-temporal variability in the adoption of soil conservation practices, which suggests that some farmers do switch in and out of these practices and may likely explain the often-reported variability in maize yields. Also, we found that the farmers’ decisions to adopt soil conservation practices and the intensity of adoption are influenced by several factors, including farmer-, household-, farm-, institutional-, and biophysical-level factors. Yet, the factors that significantly influence the likelihood of adoption differ slightly from those that influence the intensity of adoption. Policy interventions to enhance the adoption intensity of conservation practices should strongly leverage important factors, such as contract farming, crop–livestock integration, and off-farm income diversification.

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Section: Intercropping Crop Rotationsupporting

confidence: 87%

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“…Specifically, farmers with primary or SHS/Vocational/Technical education place a high value on the services provided by the EBFMPs and hence, willing to pay for these practices. This outcome is consistent with Amusa et al [32] study which reported that educated farmers are more willing to pay for agronomic soil conservation practices. Lastly, the findings from the multiple regression results suggest that farmers who are married value the services provided by the EBFMPs more than those not married and are willing to pay more to sustain the services.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…To determine the factors that influence farmers’ WTP for EBFMPs sustainability, both the Chi-square automatic interaction detector (CHAID) and multiple linear regression analysis were employed. According to Amusa et al [32], farmers’ characteristics such as age, education, farming experience, farm size and household size significantly influenced their WTP for agronomic soil conservation practices. Bani [36], using the multiple regression model, showed that age, gender, educational status, access to land and farmers’ perception of climate change are significant determinants of farmers’ WTP for the provision of environmental services.…”

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Enhancing healthy ecosystems in northern Ghana through eco-friendly farm-based practices: insights from irrigation scheme-types

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Background Farming practices vary from farmer to farmer and from place to place depending on a number of factors including the agroclimatic condition, infrastructure (e.g. irrigation facilities) and management mechanisms (private versus state management). These together affect the functioning and sustainability of the ecosystems. For the sustainability of ecosystems, farmers need to employ ecosystem-based farm practices. This paper examines the ecosystem-based farm management practices (EBFMPs) in private and state-managed irrigation schemes. It also analyses the drivers of farmers’ willingness to pay for EBFMPs sustainability. The study employed mixed methods design, using both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data collection through key informant interviews, focus group discussions and semi-structured questionnaires administered to 300 households. The various EBFMPs adopted by farmers were examined and descriptively presented. The Chi-square automatic interaction detector (CHAID) and multiple linear regression were used to assess the predictors of farmers’ willingness to pay for EBFMPs to enhance the health of agroecosystems. Compost application, conservative tilling, conservation of vegetation, mulching, crop rotation, intercropping with legumes, efficient drainage systems and bunding were the EBFMPs captured in this paper. Results Farmers in privately-managed irrigation schemes (PIS) more often apply EBFMPs compared with those in state-managed irrigation schemes (SIS). The paper also found that farmers’ willingness to pay to sustain EBFMPs for healthy ecosystems is significantly determined by the type of irrigation scheme they cultivate in (that is, PIS or SIS), their level of education, marital status and perception of soil fertility. Conclusions Policy makers, implementers, and other stakeholders need to consider the capacity building of irrigation farmers, especially those in SIS in northern Ghana by educating them on agricultural production and ecosystem nexus to enhance the level of usage and willingness to pay for EBFMPs sustainability.

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“…Soil is considered the most important resource for farmers' livelihood and sustainable agriculture. Therefore, the proper management of this resource is crucial for farmers to ensure long‐term agricultural productivity of their land (Amusa et al ., ). Agroforestry is also widely practiced and several cooperatives are involved in reforestation projects.…”

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The Impact of Fair Trade on Smallholders' Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change

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Spata

2017

Sustainable Development

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The aim of this paper is to assess to what extent producers' participation in fair trade can increase their adaptive capacity and make them more resilient to climate change. Based on the adaptation deficit framework of Fankhauser and McDermott (2014) and an expert interview with 39 producer organizations from Latin America, Asia and Africa, we first determine the perception and the impacts of climate change on fair trade producers' organizations. We then analyze how fair trade is helping producers to increase their adaptive capacity. Our results suggest that fair trade affects the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers in developing countries in two ways. First, it can work as a growth policy and affects the disposable income, which is then partly spent on adaptation measures. Second, by increased knowledge exchange, a higher degree of social capital and a better access to the international community, it makes the supply of adaptation more efficient.

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Willingness-to-Pay for Agronomic Soil Conservation Practices among Crop-based Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

Understanding the Interdependence and Temporal Dynamics of Smallholders’ Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices: Evidence from Nigeria

Understanding the Interdependence and Temporal Dynamics of Smallholders’ Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices: Evidence from Nigeria

Enhancing healthy ecosystems in northern Ghana through eco-friendly farm-based practices: insights from irrigation scheme-types

The Impact of Fair Trade on Smallholders' Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change

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