Agro-Based Mobile Apps Adoption among Bangladeshi Farmers at the ‘Hamlet’ of Bangladesh – A Case Study of Chandpura Village of Barisal

Jurnal Komunikasi Malaysian Journal of Communication, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 39(4), С. 324 - 339

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2023

Farmers in Bangladesh are gradually adopting and using ICT-based agricultural applications. This study attempted to identify the factors influencing use of agro-based mobile applications by farmers Chandpura village Barisal district. The examined farmers' access ICT terms smartphone ownership, internet access, their behaviour for agriculture, knowledge research was conducted following principles qualitative methods case studies. For data collection analysis, in-depth interviews, semi-structured questionnaires, narrative analysis were utilised. results showed that primarily influenced personal such as need, age, education, satisfaction. youth more receptive innovations because they educated adaptable. In addition, technological factors, a device internet, digital knowledge, ease use, support network, played significant role this regard. While helped us understand significance technology continued development sector, market weather information neglected agro apps small villages where disease, market, took precedence. Before implementing any technology, it is crucial conduct on population specific needs. implication comprehend advancement agriculture even villages, how an "agricultural advisory service" supported benefited farmers. Keywords: Agro-based apps, farmers, communication (ICT), internet.

Язык: Английский

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Mapping Local Potential of Coastal Communities to Support Sustainable Empowerment

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(3), С. 463 - 473

Опубликована: Дек. 29, 2023

Coastal communities are very close to natural wealth in the form of ample marine resources. In reality, coastal positioned as groups that socially, economically, and ecologically vulnerable. This vulnerability is motivated by non-participatory empowerment fishermen. research aims map local potential fishing community Pulo Sarok Village, Singkil District, Aceh Regency. supported qualitative methods explore communities' dynamics their Data collection techniques used observation, in-depth interviews, FGD (focus group discussion). Determining informants snowball sampling technique. were analyzed using concept initiated Jim Ife Frank Tesoriero. The findings from this show consist human resources rely on knowledge culture utilize preserve also has skills establish synergy with village government accommodate all needs. community-based model suitable for fishermen who need traditional markets distribute catch. Fishermen must be main actors best understand problems Further highly recommended analyze external parties can facilitate implementing achieve prosperity.

Язык: Английский

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The use of continuous visual aid in the Best–Worst Method: an experiment with organic farmers in Paraguay

Environment Development and Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The multiple meanings of knowledge in scholarship at the science-policy interface

Environmental Science & Policy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 103948 - 103948

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Institutional Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers' Decision to Adopt Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: Evidence from Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality Eastern Cape, South Africa

Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir landbouvoorligting/South African journal of agricultural extension, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 52(4), С. 185 - 206

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024

In recent years, adaptation to climate change has become a global focus; therefore, the present study was conducted in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality understand strategies employed by smallholder farmers adverse impact of and examine extent which institutional factors play role farmers' decisions adapt change. Using multistage research design, data were collected from 120 administering pre-tested questionnaire with both open- closed-ended questions. The analysed using descriptive statistics binary logistic regression model. results revealed that crop diversification, rotation, calendar redefinition, resilient varieties, tree planting as response model indicated access extension services, information, organisations influenced adopt strategies. Policymakers should focus on enhancing rural services increasing education improve capacity changing climate.

Язык: Английский

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Indigenous and local knowledge in the vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate variability and change in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2023

Abstract Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, with Indigenous peoples and smallholder farmers being among the most vulnerable. However, there limited understanding of how knowledge (IK) local (LK) can reduce or contribute farmers’ vulnerability conditions under which they effectively overall risk. This partly because IK LK are often excluded from assessments. Therefore, we developed a locally calibrated Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) that integrates as one pathways assess variability change in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. A cross-sectional survey 100 was conducted understand their perceptions, household-level sensitivity, exposure, adaptative capacity. Analysis data (1972–2021) showed delayed onset rainy season for sorghum maize increased mean maximum annual temperatures—important changes align perceived by affect exposure livelihoods. Farmers had higher adaptive capacity lower than no LK. reduced (LVI = 0.379) using weather seasonal forecasts make climate-informed decisions improved food livelihood strategies compared 0.412). diversify number crops plant implement more crop adaptation responses, thereby diversifying risk failure reducing shortage. Although communities including generally vulnerable, this study shows absolute relative vulnerability, thus highlighting important role improving

Язык: Английский

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Farmers’ Perception of Indigenous Seasonal Forecast Indicators in North Central Burkina Faso

Sustainable Agriculture Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1), С. 28 - 28

Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2023

West African Sahel is one of the most exposed areas to adverse effects climate variability in world. All agricultural production systems are affected. However, farmers use indigenous knowledge that enable them make short, medium, and long-term seasonal predictions order adapt their calendar these climatic risks. In North Central region Burkina Faso, this not well documented. Therefore, study aimed identify indicators forecasts analyze factors affecting reliability. Surveys were carried out focus group discussions with 204 10 localities across region. Results showed meteorological (cold, heat, wind, clouds, rainfall distribution), biological (food plants phenology, migratory bird behaviour, occurrence insects), astronomical (sun, moon, stars), religious or magical predict coming rainy season. The intensity duration cold period, heat formation dark cloud (April-May) signs an early start season (or a wet season). Likewise, abundant leafing, flowering fruiting Vitellaria paradoxa, Lannea microcarpa, acida, Adansonia digitata Tamarindus indica season, while Sclerocarya birrea indicates drought. arrival period (May-June) birds heralds Nowadays, change, degradation plant resources increasing human pressure reliability forecast Faso.

Язык: Английский

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Rendre compte de l'insaisissable

Revue d’ethnoécologie, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24

Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2023

Au Sénégal, l'agriculture est majoritairement pluviale et fortement dépendante de services météorologiques. Ainsi, toute information sur la pluviométrie à venir importante pour les cultivateurs afin d'anticiper l'arrivée tardive des pluies ou d'années particulièrement sèches. En pays sereer (région Fatick), Saltigui (devins) participent ce travail d'anticipation saison travers pratiques divination qui permettent d'envisager le déroulement l'hivernage venir. Par canal cérémonies réalisées annuellement, Xooy, partagent savoir qu'ils ont obtenu fois esprits connaissances eux-mêmes du territoire ses signes. une analyse discours Saltigui, cet article aborde d'assemblage lequel repose « prédiction météorologique » Saltigui. Nous montrons rôle d'intermédiaire qu'assure entre monde esprits, vivants nature. Les véhiculent un local, lié spécifique issu d'un ensemble croyances ancrées dans l'histoire. Ce cas particulier permet savoirs écologiques locaux forme totalité située. D'une part, pluie positionnée comme facette vie collective, non domaine connaissance isolé reste préoccupations villageoises. D'autre au-delà l'annonce l'hivernage, font aussi purification l'espace physique symbolique avant puis propositions conjurer éventuelles prédictions néfastes. L'acte doit donc être compris élément plus large il prend son sens. Ces observations invitent considérer avec prudence projet contemporain consiste vouloir intégrer aux formes modernes prévisions scientifiques.

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The Role of Local People and Indigenous Knowledge in Participatory Development Approach in Rural Zimbabwe

Springer eBooks, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 17

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Язык: Английский

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