Benefits and challenges of smallholder farmers adopting agroforestry: evidences from the Eastern escarpment of Chercher massive, southeast Ethiopia

Agroforestry Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 99(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Eucalyptus-based livelihoods: enhancing household food security and resilience in Northwest Ethiopia

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Farmers in northwest Ethiopia have been transforming their livelihood strategies, however, the impact of this transformation on food security status and resilience is hardly investigated. The study aimed to analyze contribution strategy farmers' capital assets Senan district, Ethiopia. A multistage sampling technique was utilized, a total 332 households were taken, whom 166 that had transformed strategy, not. results independent sample t -test revealed statistically significant difference average scores for Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (M = 8.06 compared 11.29) Dietary Diversity Score 5.28 4.73) between with without eucalyptus plantations. econometric analysis variables such as land holding size, annual income, diversification positive influence probability household being categorized secure. Moreover, outcome asset index reveals possess plantations exhibit higher indices natural, physical, financial, social However, own demonstrate lower human than those These findings underscore role enhancing improving livelihoods farmers area. Furthermore, diversifying income sources through can significantly amplify its overall benefits local households.

Language: Английский

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Farmer perceptions toward the adoption of agroforestry practices: a case study of northwestern Ethiopia

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Introduction Despite several reports emphasizing the role of agroforestry in enhancing rural livelihoods, promoting sustainable development, protecting environment, and supporting climate change mitigation adaptation, little is known about households’ perceptions different benefits extent adoption its technologies, including contour farming with tree planting, alley cropping, woodlot timber production, integration fruits, nuts, medicinal trees, home gardens, fruits on farmland, boundary live fences. Therefore, this study aimed to examine farmers’ practices as well factors influencing these actions Banja district Northwestern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional research design was conducted three kebeles district, encompassing a sample 340 households. The employed quantitative qualitative approach, multi-stage sampling technique results select households using binary logit model. Result discussions found that 59% respondents perceived advantageous, 91.57, 75, 60.5% recognizing for farm productivity, household income, food security, respectively. remaining 41% were not perceived. Approximately 56% adopted practices, mainly fences taungya. model indicated influenced by such sex, educational status, access extension services, family size, soil fertility, farmland slope farmland. In contrast, age, distance land tenure, livestock experience, market significant. recommends workers should strengthen education, improve focus fertility through water conservation ensure sustainability regular monitoring, evaluation, implementation diverse thereby ensuring environmental improving livelihoods at household, community, national levels.

Language: Английский

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Forest and Food: Challenges and Opportunities

Trees Forests and People, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19, P. 100799 - 100799

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Correction: Contribution of agroforestry practices to income and poverty status of households in Northwestern Ethiopia

Discover Agriculture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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