Understanding climate smart agriculture and the resilience of smallholder farmers in Umguza district, Zimbabwe

Abstract

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Effectiveness of Pfumvudza as a resilient strategy against drought impacts in rural communities of Zimbabwe

“…This implies that, Pfumvudza implementation helped in increasing yields of respondents in Munyarari ward 20. Findings concurs with the findings of Phiri et al ( 2021 ) who found out that there was an increase in yields of small grains of Pfumvudza farmers in Umguza. Findings further implies that, Pfumvudza could be a resilient strategy to curb impacts of climate change.…”

“…Before Pfumvudza respondents maintained the same level of crop yields which is below 400 kg for all the crops grown. Findings are in line with Phiri et al ( 2021 ) who discovered that there was an increase in sorghum and millet yields in Umguza district after practicing conservation agriculture.…”

“…According to Ward Councillor, those respondents who opted for small grains harvested more produce. Findings resonates well with Phiri et al ( 2021 ) who found out there is scientific evidence and observations that small grains are resistant to climatic changes compared to maize, but majority of smallholder farmers still dedicate more hectares to maize production. Findings indicates that, in 2020/21 Pfumvudza farmers produced more yields than before Pfumvudza .…”

“…Findings revealed that, Pfumvudza brings better yields but the issues of sustainability and food security can remain a challenge in the face of frequently occurring droughts conditions. Phiri et al ( 2021 ) purpotes that yields levels can increase in the small intensively farmed area however, even if yields go up, such approaches do not deliver food security at the household let alone national level (Table 2 ).…”

Micro-level analysis of climate-smart agriculture adoption and effect on household food security in semi-arid Nakasongola District in Uganda

“…Further, they do so by tapping into indigenous knowledge and find that the prioritization of CSA combinations are better performing and more adaptive to local conditions and farming practices [49]. A combination of CSA practices adoption strategies have been observed in the drylands of Umguza District, Zimbabwe [50]. Considering that the use of combinations is generally within the same margin of adoption and use, it could be indicative of low performance of these CSA technologies.…”