气候变化领域集成服务门户(CCPortal): Determinants of Smallholder Farmers' Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Zomba, Eastern Malawi

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DOI	10.3390/su16093782
	Determinants of Smallholder Farmers' Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Zomba, Eastern Malawi
	Shani, Feston Ken; Joshua, Mirriam; Ngongondo, Cosmo
发表日期	2024
EISSN	2071-1050
起始页码	16
结束页码	9
卷号	16 期号:9
英文摘要	Smallholder farmers in Malawi largely depend on rainfed agriculture, despite climate change posing serious threats to this form of agriculture. The adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices is pivotal in offsetting the effects of climate change on agriculture. Despite the great potential of climate-smart agricultural practices in combating the effects of climate change on agriculture, smallholder farmers' adoption of it remains low. Reasons are varied, suggesting that the factors are largely contextual. This study, therefore, explored the determinants of smallholder farmers' adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Zomba, within the framework of the diffusion of innovations. Using a convergent mixed research design, the study purposively selected key informants and randomly selected smallholder farmers. Questionnaires, interviews, and observation guides were used to collect data. Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data, while descriptive analysis was used to analyse quantitative data. Results indicate that only 26% of smallholder farmers have adopted the promoted climate-smart agricultural practices. Compatibility and simplicity are the chief determinants of climate-smart agricultural practice adoption. The majority of smallholder farmers fall under the late majority. Evidence shows that labour and capital intensive climate-smart agricultural practices are less likely to be adopted by smallholder farmers. Implementing agencies, therefore, should first consult the local farmers on the ground to see practices that are already being followed and are suitable before bringing the new ones. This will ensure that the appropriate climate-smart agricultural practices are promoted.
英文关键词	adaptation; appropriateness; climate change; compatibility; innovation; uptake
语种	英语
WOS研究方向	Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
WOS类目	Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Environmental Sciences ; Environmental Studies
WOS记录号	WOS:001219947300001
来源期刊	SUSTAINABILITY
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/307938
作者单位	University of Malawi
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Shani, Feston Ken,Joshua, Mirriam,Ngongondo, Cosmo. Determinants of Smallholder Farmers' Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Zomba, Eastern Malawi[J],2024,16(9).
APA	Shani, Feston Ken,Joshua, Mirriam,&Ngongondo, Cosmo.(2024).Determinants of Smallholder Farmers' Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Zomba, Eastern Malawi.SUSTAINABILITY,16(9).
MLA	Shani, Feston Ken,et al."Determinants of Smallholder Farmers' Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Zomba, Eastern Malawi".SUSTAINABILITY 16.9(2024).