Estimating Ranchers’ Cost of Agroforestry Adoption

2005 ◽  
pp. 183-199
Author(s):  
Ram K. Shrestha ◽  
Janaki R. R. Alavalapati
Keyword(s):  
Agroforestry Adoption

scholarly journals Simulating Agroforestry Adoption in Rural Indonesia: The Potential of Trees on Farms for Livelihoods and Environment

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Beatrice Nöldeke ◽  
Etti Winter ◽  
Yves Laumonier ◽  
Trifosa Simamora
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Scenario ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Change Scenario ◽  
Trees On Farms ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

In recent years, agroforestry has gained increasing attention as an option to simultaneously alleviate poverty, provide ecological benefits, and mitigate climate change. The present study simulates small-scale farmers’ agroforestry adoption decisions to investigate the consequences for livelihoods and the environment over time. To explore the interdependencies between agroforestry adoption, livelihoods, and the environment, an agent-based model adjusted to a case study area in rural Indonesia was implemented. Thereby, the model compares different scenarios, including a climate change scenario. The agroforestry system under investigation consists of an illipe (Shorea stenoptera) rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) mix, which are both locally valued tree species. The simulations reveal that farmers who adopt agroforestry diversify their livelihood portfolio while increasing income. Additionally, the model predicts environmental benefits: enhanced biodiversity and higher carbon sequestration in the landscape. The benefits of agroforestry for livelihoods and nature gain particular importance in the climate change scenario. The results therefore provide policy-makers and practitioners with insights into the dynamic economic and environmental advantages of promoting agroforestry.

Agroforestry adoption in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Campeche, Mexico

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Evan Mercer ◽  
Jeremy Haggar ◽  
Ann Snook ◽  
Mauricio Sosa
Keyword(s):  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption

Factors constraining and enabling agroforestry adoption in Viet Nam: a multi-level policy analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth S. Simelton ◽  
Delia C. Catacutan ◽  
Thu C. Dao ◽  
Bac V. Dam ◽  
Thinh D. Le
Keyword(s):  
Policy Analysis ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption ◽  
Multi Level

scholarly journals Perceived Climate Resilience and Adoption of Cocoa Agroforestry in the Forest-Savannah Transition Zone of Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-161
Author(s):  
Ishmael Hashmiu
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Transition Zone ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Shade Trees ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
Cocoa Agroforestry ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption ◽  
Household Heads

Aims: Agroforestry is globally acknowledged as an essential component of climate-smart agriculture. Nevertheless, agroforestry adoption is low, and research is lacking on how farmers perceive the climate-related benefits of agroforestry and the implications of such perceptions on adoption. This paper assessed farmer perspectives on the effectiveness of agroforestry in enhancing the climate resilience of cocoa, and the extent to which such perceptions (in conjunction with socioeconomic factors) influence farmers’ decision to adopt cocoa agroforestry or otherwise. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey design involving households practicing different cocoa landuse systems (agroforestry vs. full-sun monoculture) was used. Methodology: Data were collected using structured questionnaire administered to 240 randomly selected cocoa-farming household heads. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place in 12 rural communities in the Forest-Savannah Transition Zone of Ghana from March to September 2017. Results: Findings indicated that while farmers unanimously acknowledged the effectiveness of cocoa agroforestry in enhancing resilience to excessive dry season temperatures, their perceptions in terms of resilience to drought differed, and were largely shaped by the kind of shade trees integrated. Overall, the majority of household heads perceived agroforestry to be the most beneficial strategy for enhancing the climate resilience of farmers. This perception significantly influenced households’ decision to adopt cocoa agroforestry, in conjunction with socioeconomic factors such as social network, sex of the household head, sex distribution of the household, and off-farm income. Conclusion: Social network and farmers’ perception of the effectiveness of agroforestry in enhancing climate resilience are the key determinants of cocoa agroforestry adoption in the FSTZ of Ghana. Farmers who perceive agroforestry to be the most beneficial climate-resilient strategy in agriculture are more likely to adopt cocoa agroforestry. Social network can be used to enhance cocoa agroforestry adoption by serving as an effective communication channel for spreading information about the climate-related benefits of shade trees among farmers.

scholarly journals Agroforestry practices and food security in the mount Bamboutos landscape, Western Highlands of Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-211
Author(s):  
Njukeng Jetro Nkengafac ◽  
Louis Nkembi ◽  
Ngulefack Ernest Forghab ◽  
Asabaimbi Deh Nji
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compost Manure ◽  
Agroforestry Practices

This study presents agroforestry practices by farmers in Mount Bamboutos, why they adopt agroforestry practices and main constraints towards adoption as well as the relationship between agroforestry practices and household food security. A purposive sampling technique was used to administer 195 questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The demographic information analyzed showed that the majority of respondents were males (76%) and all were literate with a majority using fuel wood as their main source of energy. The major agroforestry practices were, planting of fodder, fertilizer, fruit and timber trees, compost manure and farm yard manure preparation. The highest year of adoption of agroforestry practices was in 2019. Most (50%) of the respondents adopted agroforestry practices for better crop yields. However, the main constraints to agroforestry adoption were lack of training, lack of seeds and much labour involved. Lack of training was the greatest constraint cited by respondents. 39% of the respondents were food secure and apart from compost manure practice that was negatively associated with food security, all the other agroforestry practices were positively associated with food security. Based on findings of this study, it is recommended that extension agents and other stakeholders should intensify efforts to educate and train more farmers on the practice and advantages of agroforestry. This will go a long way to increase adoption rate while ensuring food security.

scholarly journals Analysis of Arable Farmers Agroforestry Practices in Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
Onuwa G.C ◽  
Adepoju A.O ◽  
Mailumo S.S
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Soil Improvement ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Adoption Decision ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Agroforestry Adoption ◽  
Agroforestry Practices

The need to increase arable crop production to keep pace with food demands for a growing population without degrading ecosystems can only be achieved through adoption of agroforestry. Agroforestry practices help to achieve food security, biodiversity, conservation and land sustainability. The 94 famers were chosen using a multistage sampling process. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Most (74%) of respondents practiced home gardening. The significant benefits derived from agroforestry were; food/fruits (97%) and soil improvement/conservation (88%). The mean adoption index was 0.27. The log-likelihood obtained from Tobit was 67.92 indicating that the independent variables significantly explained the variation in the farmer’s adoption decision. Educational level (β=0.426) and farm experience (β=0.597) were both positive and statistically significant at ρ˂0.05; farm income (β=0.568) was significant at ρ˂0.01, and extension contact (β=-0.887, ρ˂0.01) was negative and had a negative impact on agroforestry adoption. The constraints affecting the practice of agroforestry among arable farmers were; poor policies, inadequate extension services, insufficient improved tree species among others. The study recommends intensification of extension services and provision of incentives to farmers to promote agroforestry adoption to achieve increased food production and sustainable land-use systems.

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