Beyond diffusion to sustained adoption of innovation: A case of smallholder poultry development in sub-Saharan Africa

Smallholder poultry production in the context of increasing global food prices: roles in poverty reduction and food security

“…Poultry production is an integral part of smallholder agriculture in the developing world and has a multidimensional contribution to the livelihood of both rural and urban households. Its contribution spans economic and social to cultural and environmental benefits ( Gueye, 2000 ; Akinola and Essien, 2011 ; Birhanu et al, 2022 ). The economic contributions mainly include its role in generating additional income for the family that can be used to pay school fees, cover medical expenses, and even buy other agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and improved seeds ( Birhanu et al, 2021b ).…”

Growth performance, survivability and profitability of improved smallholder chicken genetics in Nigeria: A COVID-19 intervention study

“…The optimal performance of the birds could have been restricted as a result of certain nutritional limitations occasioned by the outbreak of COVID-19. Nutrition is a veritable component for the development of smallholder poultry, as it interacts with the genetics of the birds (Bamidele et al, 2020;Birhanu et al, 2022). The feeds of birds under semi-intensive system of production are normally supplemented by the farmers (Tolasa, 2021).…”

“…The introduction of improved dual-purpose chickens has been found to be suitable for backyard poultry production ( Torres et al, 2019 ; Guni et al, 2021a ). Birhanu et al (2022) reported that the use of improved tropically adapted chicken breeds increased the production and productivity of birds in smallholder flocks in sub-Saharan Africa. This eventually paved way for the generation of more income, while contributing to food security, social and ecological resilience ( Dumas et al, 2016 ; Kassa et al, 2021 ).…”

“…This eventually paved way for the generation of more income, while contributing to food security, social and ecological resilience ( Dumas et al, 2016 ; Kassa et al, 2021 ). These improved chicken breeds have also been reported to be more preferred than the indigenous (native, unimproved) chickens by smallholder farmers in terms of market-oriented performance indices ( Yakubu et al, 2020 ; Birhanu et al, 2022 ).…”

Influx of Backyard Farming with Limited Biosecurity Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Carries an Increased Risk of Zoonotic Spillover in Cambodia

“…While the massive growth of the commercial poultry industry slowed globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, backyard poultry production increased in poorer communities and households, as it represents a viable alternative to generate income and guarantee the availability of animal protein ( 12 ). Poultry represents a particularly important source of income for Cambodian farmers ( 13 – 15 ). In 2015 alone, 87% of Cambodian households with agricultural holdings raised poultry, mainly on small, backyard farms ( 14 ).…”