Smallholder farmers’ level of understanding on the impacts of climate change on water resources in northern Ethiopia catchment

Tesfahunegn, Gebreyesus Brhane; Gebru, Teklebirhan Arefaine

doi:10.1007/s10708-020-10265-6

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“…Respondents were chosen through a systematic sampling techniques, where the first respondent was selected randomly followed by a three-interval estimates for subsequent respondents from the household list provided by the village executive officer. Studies (Ouko et al , 2023; Tesfahunegn and Gebru, 2022; Asare-Nuamah et al , 2022) also used a systematic sampling technique for sampling smallholder farmers. According to Rahman et al (2022), the use of a systematic sampling technique is meant to enhance internal and external validity at minimal cost.…”

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Factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Nyagango,

Sife,

Kazungu

2023

JICES

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Purpose There is a contradictive debate on factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness among scholars. This study aims to examine factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used with 400 smallholder grape farmers. The use of structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews helped to collect primary data. Data analysis was subjected to descriptive, ordinal logistic regression and thematic approaches. Findings This study found that farmers were mostly aware of voice calls helping to access buyers and price information. Education, age and sex were the critical factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness among grape smallholder farmers. Originality/value This study contributes to scientific knowledge by providing an understanding of the perceived factors on mobile phone usage awareness within the grape subsector to inform policymakers.

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confidence: 99%

Factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Nyagango,

Sife,

Kazungu

2023

JICES

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“…Data collected in the formal household questionnaire were on characteristics of husehold members, farmland, and non-farm activities and institutional factors hypothesized rain feed traditional farm is familiar withusing indigenous knowledge for crop production [7]. But very little supplementary irrigation for small household farmers' level of understanding on the impacts of climate change on water resources in their catchment level vegetation cultivation practice due to rain variability and shortage of water [8], farmers constructed water harvesting ponds for livestock and garden plant watering [9].…”

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Analysis of Mechanized Agriculture in Southern Region of Ethiopia, Particularly in Central Zones

Basore

Kolhe

2022

AJAHR

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The central zone of southern Ethiopia is one of the well-known regions of Ethiopia for agricultural food production; the main crops found in the central zone are; fruits and vegetables, cereal crops like teff, maize, sorghum, bean, pea, haricot bean, wheat, rice, barley. Cash crop, Coffee, Ginger, Pepper, Sugarcane. Oil crops for oil manufacturing in the food industry, soybeans, peanuts, sunfowers, and groundnut are harvested for human consumption. Feed crops for cattle or livestock consumption barley, beets, grasses for domestic animals to graze and store as hay or silage. Currently, poverty is commonly observed in both urban and rural areas in this region, mostly familiar within the rural part of the whole country. One of the main causes of food insecurity is unplanned and traditional rain feed agricultural habits.Prsently the farmers of southern region of Ethiopia are following the traditional methods for the land preparation, sowing and other allied operations of their farms. However to reduce the povetry, economic growth and living style of this region community mechanized agriculture is only one of the the solution. To enhance productivity by using a mechanized agricultural system using advanced farm machineries, tools and optional water sources for small-scale households as well as bulky massive irrigation to feed the rapidly growing population is very essential. However, mechanization is one of the most important categories to improve overall agricultural production. The use of advanced agricultural machinery and irrigational supplemented mechanized farming has a direct impact on food security and rural development strategies. Therefore; the present study is conducted to assess data on mechanized agriculture including the use of improved machinery, water resource, and irrigated farming methods in southern Ethiopia, particularly in central zones.

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“…Research on the effects of climate change on watershed hydrology is increasingly important for understanding the implications and vulnerabilities of climate change, as well as developing sustainable water resource management strategies [22][23][24][25]. However, there is a lack of understanding of the implications of climate change on hydrology at the catchment level.…”

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The impacts of climate change on hydrological processes of Gilgel Gibe catchment, southwest Ethiopia

Tilahun,

Bizuneh,

Mekonnen

2023

PLoS ONE

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Climate change is a significant driver of water resource availability, affecting the magnitude of surface runoff, aquifer recharge, and river flows. This study investigated the impact of climate change on hydrological processes within the Gilgel Gibe catchment and aimed to determine the level of exposure of water resources to these changes, which is essential for future adaptability planning. To achieve this objective, an ensemble mean of six regional climate models (RCMs) from the coordinated regional climate downscaling experiment (CORDEX)-Africa was used to simulate future climatic scenarios. The RCMs outputs were then bias corrected using distribution mapping to match observed precipitation and temperature. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model was used to assess the hydrological impacts of climate change on the catchment. The results indicated that the ensemble mean of the six RCMs projects a decline in precipitation and an increase in temperature under both the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 representative concentration pathways. Moreover, the increases in both maximum and minimum temperatures are higher for higher emission scenarios, indicating that RCP8.5 is warmer than RCP4.5. The projected climate change shows a decrease in surface runoff, groundwater, and water yield, resulting in an overall decline of annual flow. This decline is mainly due to the reduction in seasonal flows driven by climate change scenarios. The changes in precipitation range from -11.2% to -14.3% under RCP4.5 and from -9.2% to -10.0% under RCP8.5, while the changes in temperature range from 1.7°C to 2.5°C under RCP4.5 and from 1.8°C to 3.6°C under RCP8.5. These changes could lead to reduced water availability for crop production, which could be a chronic issue for subsistence agriculture. Additionally, the reduction of surface water and groundwater could further exacerbate water stress in the downstream areas, affecting the availability of water resources in the catchment. Furthermore, the increasing demands for water, driven by population growth and socioeconomic progress, along with the variability in temperature and evaporation demands, will amplify prolonged water scarcity. Therefore, robust climate-resilient water management policies are indispensable to manage these risks. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of considering the impact of climate change on hydrological processes and the need for proactive adaptation measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water resources.

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Smallholder farmers’ level of understanding on the impacts of climate change on water resources in northern Ethiopia catchment

Cited by 13 publications

References 33 publications

Factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Analysis of Mechanized Agriculture in Southern Region of Ethiopia, Particularly in Central Zones

The impacts of climate change on hydrological processes of Gilgel Gibe catchment, southwest Ethiopia

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