Determinants of mechanized technology adoption in smallholder agriculture: Implications for agricultural policy

Mohammed, Kamaldeen; Batung, Evans; Saaka, Sulemana Ansumah; Kansanga, Moses Mosonsieyiri; Luginaah, Isaac

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106666

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“…The emergence of household size and climate preparedness is consistent with findings from Mohammed et al [60], who highlighted that while larger households may increase the dependency burden and stress on household resources in the short term, more numbers can be more utilitarian for long-term preparedness, especially considering the stringent labor demands in rural agrarian systems [60]. Research in East Africa also reveals several benefits of relatively larger households that may better equip them for climate preparedness.…”

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Early Warnings and Perceived Climate Change Preparedness among Smallholder Farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Pienaah,

Batung,

Saaka

et al. 2023

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The impacts of climate change are already pushing beyond the threshold for sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods. In Sub-Saharan Africa, smallholder farmers are particularly vulnerable due to limited resources and adaptive capacity. Early warnings are critical in mitigating and reducing climate-related dangers and building resiliency. That notwithstanding, there needs to be higher coverage of early warnings in developing countries, and there is even less knowledge of their contribution to rural development. Using a cross-sectional survey involving smallholder farmer households (n = 517), this study investigates the relationship between early warnings and perceived climate preparedness in Ghana’s semi-arid Upper West Region. From ordered logistic regression presented as an odds ratio (OR), factors that influenced climate preparedness in the past 12 months before the study include exposure to early warnings (OR = 2.238; p < 0.001) and experiences of prior climate events such as drought (OR = 9.252; p < 0.001), floods (OR = 6.608; p < 0.001), and erratic rain (OR = 4.411; p < 0.001). The results emphasize the importance of early warning systems and various socioeconomic factors in improving the climate resilience of smallholder farmers in Ghana. In conclusion, the study puts forth policy suggestions worth considering.

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Early Warnings and Perceived Climate Change Preparedness among Smallholder Farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Pienaah,

Batung,

Saaka

et al. 2023

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“…In recent years, literatures are available to cover this issue at national level and at local level. However, most literatures (Bajracharya, et al (2023);Bhandari, et al (2023); Bom, Tiefenbacher, & Belbase, (2023); Chauhan, Thakuri, & Pradhan, (2023); Gautam, et al (2023);Jamarkattel, et al (2023); Kandel, et al (2023); Karki, et al (2023);KC, et al (2023); Mohammed, et al (2023); Pandey, et al (2023);Parajuli, et al (2021) Poudel, et al (2023Ranabhat, et al (2023); Talchabhadel & Chhetri,(2023) ;Thapa, et al (2023); Timilsina, et al (2023);and Tiwari, et al (2023) cover erratic rainfall and its adverse effects. However, they do not cover erratic rainfall related to the elevated landscapes.…”

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Examining Varying Rainfall in the different elevation of Nepal and Water Scarcity

Bista,

Thakuri,

Koirala

et al. 2023

Econ J Dev Issues

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This study assesses the variation of rainfall in the different elevations in the water basin in Nepal. Employing time series data sets of rainfall from 1980 to 2020 collected from Department of Hydrology and Metrology, Nepal, this study has used Mann Kendal test and Sen’s test. In the different elevations, the variation of rainfall is heterogeneous. In the steep elevated landscapes, rainfall is extreme. In the last 47 years, trend of annual rainfall’s mean (Rmean) and moving average (Rmeanma) have been declining. During that period, there were extremes of higher and lower rainfall in the decadal time frame. Kendall’s coefficient (τ) and Sen’s coefficient (β) of Rmean are -3.65°c and -0.13°c respectively. It implies decreasing trend of Rmean from 1975 to 2020. Sen’s coefficient (β) of Rmean validate decreasing trend of Rmean. However, it is insignificant (P=0.2>0.05). Differently, except Kendall’s coefficient (τ) and Sen’s coefficient (β) of Rmean in Tzone2 (1990-1999), Kendall’s coefficient (τ) and Sen’s coefficient (β) of the remaining three time zones, Tzone1 (1980-1989), Tzone3 (2000-2009) and Tzone4 (2010-2019) are negative. Therefore, rainfall has negative trend in the different elevations of the water basin. We conclude water scarcity & stress exist in the small cities. To minimize water vulnerability, water saving and preserving behaviour of household should be developed and the government agency should campaign tree plantation, protect water sources and initiate water management program.

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Organizational support, market access, and farmers’ adoption of agricultural green production technology: evidence from the main kiwifruit production areas in Shaanxi Province

Xie,

Chen,

Khan

et al. 2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Determinants of mechanized technology adoption in smallholder agriculture: Implications for agricultural policy

Cited by 19 publications

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Early Warnings and Perceived Climate Change Preparedness among Smallholder Farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Early Warnings and Perceived Climate Change Preparedness among Smallholder Farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Examining Varying Rainfall in the different elevation of Nepal and Water Scarcity

Organizational support, market access, and farmers’ adoption of agricultural green production technology: evidence from the main kiwifruit production areas in Shaanxi Province

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