Farm family effects of adopting improved and hybrid sorghum seed in the Sudan Savanna of West Africa

Smale, Mélinda; Assima, Amidou; Kergna, Alpha; Thériault, Véronique; Weltzien, Eva

doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2018.01.001

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“…As a matter of fact, this study draws attention to the importance of farmers' participation as a sustainable practice that can stimulate the adoption of new technologies and, in so doing, contribute to food security. It is recognized that adoption of new sorghum varieties in Mali, developed through a participatory approach, contributes to the diversity of the diets of poor families [12]. To facilitate a fairer access to agricultural inputs, we observe actions that deliberately target technologies that are accessible to women (as suggested by Doss and Morris [26]) through their participation in the innovation process.…”

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“…The share of sorghum traded worldwide is still weak, representing 3% of total marketed grain [10]. Current estimates range from 13% to 33% depending on the estimation method used [6,[11][12][13]. characteristics [1,3,4,[26][27][28].…”

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“…In Mali, Sanogo and Teme [30] showed the influence of some trait preferences of farmers, while Ndjeunga et al [31] identified the importance of human capital level in the national agricultural research system. Smale et al [12] found that the status of the plot manager (e.g., gender and age) influenced the use of new varieties on sorghum plots. Other studies identified the reasons why Malian farmers do not adopt or abandon new varieties of seeds, such as lack of information concerning the existence and the interest of the new varieties, the limited access to the seeds, issues linked to biophysical factors (i.e., damage due to birds or infertility of soils), and the absence of commercial markets [29,32].…”

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Although it is commonly accepted that farmers’ participation in the process of technology development can improve adoption rates, few studies have tested this relationship. We tested the role of farmers’ participation in the decision to adopt new sorghum varieties in the Sudan Savanna of Mali. We applied a conditional mixed-process method to data collected from 496 households in 58 villages the national agricultural research program (Institut d’Economie Rurale) and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) worked through farmer organizations to test varieties in farmer-managed trials and implement seed production activities. We found that the intensity of participation positively affects adoption rates on household plots. Intensity of participation was measured as the ratio of participants in the household to the total number of participants in the village. Several plot manager and household characteristics influence adoption, including education and proximity of the plot manager with head of household, household assets, and labor availability. This study draws attention to the importance of farmers’ participation as a sustainable practice that can stimulate the adoption of new technology and, in doing so, enhance food security. Future research should explore the intrahousehold dynamics of farm input adoption, and the role of different forms of participation in the innovation process.

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“…The results imply that the adopter and their spouses have a better formal education. Some studies also found that hybrid and modern varieties adoption have a positive correlation with the educational status of the farmers (Smale et al, 2018). Furthermore, the adopters have new skills such as the utilization of mobile money transfer account and the internet on mobile.…”

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Impact of Improved Chickpea Cultivation on Profitability and Livelihood of Farmers in Drought-Prone Areas of Bangladesh

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The cultivation of improved chickpea varieties has been increasing over time that kicks off the local varieties from the farmer’s field. Up-to-date socio-economic information regarding this issue is scanty in Bangladesh. That is why we analyze the profitability of improved chickpea variety and assess the impact of its cultivation on the livelihood of chickpea farmers in the high Barind region of Bangladesh. The values of benefit-cost ratio depict that the improved variety is more profitable in comparison to local chickpea variety; specifically, the benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of improved chickpea production is 1.87, while it is only 1.66 for local chickpea. To understand the wellbeing of chickpea farmers, the multidimensional livelihood index (MLI) following sustainable livelihood framework of the Department for International Development (DFID) is used, which constitutes the asset pentagon of five capitals namely human, physical, natural, financial and social capital. The MLI of improved and local chickpea growers are 0.51 and 0.39 respectively which belong in the middle livelihood category. Meanwhile, the MLI reflects that the improved variety cultivars are in a better livelihood condition than the local variety growers. Among all the five capitals of the MLI, the difference between these two groups is the largest in the case of social capital followed by financial capital. Since both groups have achieved far less MLI values than 1, the recommendation is therefore to ensure different types of facilities for the development of people of high Barind tract as well as increasing the production of improved chickpea. SAARC J. Agri., 18(1): 129-142 (2020)

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“…Possible explanation for the relationship between household level of formal education and food security could be that households with formal education are more likely to adopt new technologies which could increase their productive capacity and improve their nutritional status (Kelebe et al, 2017). According to Smale et al (2018), formal education is a significant determinant of technology adoption as the ability to read and write can positively affect access and acceptance of new information and production techniques. The relationship between the improvement of the household food security and the formal education level of the household head could also be explained by the increase in earning capacity (Fengying et al, 2010).…”

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Water and soil conservation techniques and food security in the northern region of Burkina Faso

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Ayantunde²,

Nianogo³

2018

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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Food insecurity is a major challenge facing the rapidly growing population in the sub-Saharan Africa and it is a common feature in the northern region of Burkina Faso. The focus of this study was to investigate the prevalence of food insecurity in the northern region of Burkina Faso after many years of implementation of water and soil conservation techniques. A survey was carried out in six villages in the Northern Region of Burkina Faso involving 300 households to assess water and soil conservation techniques, and to examine the prevalence of food insecurity. The study was conducted between June and July 2015. Data collected was analyzed using logistic regression to identify factors influencing food insecurity in the study areas. The results also showed a high level of food insecurity affecting a large proportion of the population even during the post-harvest period when food was supposed to be available. Results showed that water and soil conservation techniques and household head education level were important factors in determining household food insecurity status. Despite the application of these techniques, food insecurity is still persistent, which raised questions about the efficiency of current agricultural production systems. In addressing food insecurity in the study area, it is necessary to reinforce the practice of combining stone bunds and inter-row ridges techniques along with proper use of fertilizer and manure. Given the persistent problem of water scarcity in Burkina Faso, and the relationship between water and food security, there is need to increase investment in water management infrastructures.

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Farm family effects of adopting improved and hybrid sorghum seed in the Sudan Savanna of West Africa

Cited by 56 publications

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Adoption of New Sorghum Varieties in Mali Through a Participatory Approach

Adoption of New Sorghum Varieties in Mali Through a Participatory Approach

Impact of Improved Chickpea Cultivation on Profitability and Livelihood of Farmers in Drought-Prone Areas of Bangladesh

Water and soil conservation techniques and food security in the northern region of Burkina Faso

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