Roads and farming: the effect of infrastructure improvement on agricultural intensification in South-Western Kenya

Kiprono, Philemon; Matsumoto, Tomoya

doi:10.1080/03031853.2018.1518149

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“…In contrast to previous research, which stated that rural road construction provides added value for the agriculture sector [33] and diversification [30,33,34], this study did not find such benefits in all cases. In Padaawas and Pamulihan Village, farmers sell their crops directly without any processing.…”

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“…The first research question was answered by identifying the benefits of road construction based on previous studies. These previous studies found several positive impacts of the construction of roads, i.e., time-saving [28,29], cost reduction [30][31][32], diversification [32][33][34], and added value of the agriculture sector [33]. This study examines time-saving, cost reduction, diversification, and added value from road construction.…”

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Benefit Distribution of Community-Based Infrastructure: Agricultural Roads in Indonesia

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Infrastructure development is believed to provide economic benefits, but the distribution of these benefits is still a subject of discussion. Previous studies generally discussed the distribution of benefits of large-scale and top-down infrastructure. In contrast, this paper aims to explore the existence and distribution of the benefits of community-based infrastructure development. This study uses a case study approach with quantitative and qualitative methods. The study reveals that agricultural roads provide time saving and cost reduction. However, the benefits obtained by farmers vary depending on the location of agricultural land in relation to the road. Although the distribution of benefits differs, farmers do not perceive this as an injustice since the route of the road is determined by the farmer group. Moreover, the greater benefits received have to be compensated by certain amounts of contributions by each farmer in terms of land release. This study also reveals that the physical-environmental conditions of the road contribute to the variation of benefits. The results of this study provide an insight into the benefit distribution from small-scale and community-based infrastructure. Such community-based infrastructure development has been proven to be effective as a model for investing in local infrastructure development.

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Benefit Distribution of Community-Based Infrastructure: Agricultural Roads in Indonesia

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“…Therefore, the farther the distance to the market, the less likely it is that fish farmers will be able to access the inputs needed for climate risk management and fish farming. Kiprono and Matsumoto () and Ulimwengu et al () maintained that transportation costs make it more difficult for farmers to purchase inputs and sell their farm products too. Similarly, membership of cooperative societies increased adoption of livelihood diversification and culturing diverse fish species.…”

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Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Onyeneke¹,

Igberi²,

Aligbe

et al. 2019

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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This paper examined climate change adaptation strategies in fish farming and the effect of such methods on the profit of fish farmers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. Using cross‐sectional data obtained from 420 fish farmers from the region and applying multivariate probit and instrumental variable regressions, the study found that fish farmers have adopted a broad range of strategies to address climate risk and that these have significantly increased farmers’ profit. Our findings indicated important relationships between certain farm, socio‐economic and institutional characteristics and the adaptation actions. The study provides useful insight into factors that potentially encourage the adoption of livelihood‐enhancing climate risk adaptation strategies by fish farmers in the Niger Delta region and similar contexts.

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“…Nearness and availability of input in the market facilitate the adoption and intensive use of adaptation technologies. Also, transportation cost of agricultural inputs increases with market distance which may discourage farmers from purchasing agricultural inputs and selling their outputs too (Ulimwengu et al, 2009;Kiprono and Matsumoto, 2014).…”

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Climate Change Perception and Adaptation in Nigeria’s Guinea Savanna: Empirical Evidence From Farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Tarfa¹

2019

Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.

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Nigeria's guinea savanna produces the bulk of the food consumed in the country and climate change is adversely affecting agriculture in the area. Farmers in the area respond differently to climate change based on their perception. Yet, studies that systematically link farmers' perception on climate change to scientific data from meteorological stations are rare in Nigeria's guinea savanna. Much rarer are studies that consider the simultaneity in the adaptation decisions of the farmers. This study therefore aimed at analysing farmers' perception in comparison with meteorological data and the determinants of adaptation efforts of crop farmers in the areas with data from Nasarawa State of Nigeria. To achieve this aim, the study combined time-series data on climatic variables obtained from a weather station and cross-sectional data from 160 smallholder farmers selected from the area. The study applied descriptive statistics, trend analysis, and multivariate probit model in analysing data collected. The study showed reduction in volume of rainfall and significant increase in surface temperature with the farmers having firm perception of these changes. The farmers responded to the changes in temperature and rainfall by choosing adaptation strategies such as use of improved crop varieties, soil and water conservation, tree planting, changing dates of sowing and tillage options, irrigation, diversifying their means of livelihood, and farmland management. Interestingly, these strategies were complementary and farmers' socioeconomic and institutional characteristics significantly determined adaptation in the area. Therefore, considering farmers' socioeconomic characteristics and improving the institutions will help in future and planned adaptation efforts of governments.

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Roads and farming: the effect of infrastructure improvement on agricultural intensification in South-Western Kenya

Cited by 22 publications

References 17 publications

Benefit Distribution of Community-Based Infrastructure: Agricultural Roads in Indonesia

Benefit Distribution of Community-Based Infrastructure: Agricultural Roads in Indonesia

Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Climate Change Perception and Adaptation in Nigeria’s Guinea Savanna: Empirical Evidence From Farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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