Effect of Selected Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies on Poverty Among Small Scale Potato Farmers in Uasin-gishu County, Kenya
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: : Climate change is negatively impacting agricultural activities and welfare of those depends on them in Kenya. Currently Potato farmers in Uasin-Gishu County are embracing the climate-smart agricultural technologies in order to alleviate household poverty. Previous studies show that these technologies enhance farming efficiency, productivity, household incomes and consequently alleviate poverty. However, despite efforts to implement these technologies among the potato farmers, scanty information exists on whether these technologies positively alleviate poverty or not. This study therefore aimed at filling this knowledge gap by examining the impact of climate-smart agricultural technologies on poverty levels among the small-scale potato farmers. The study utilized the innovation and diffusion theory and employed a descriptive research design. A sample of 155 respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique from a population of 17,115 small-scale potato farmers. Data was collected through interviews and analyzed using the Foster Greer and Thorbecke measure of poverty. The mean income level of CSA non-adopters is 30,755.98, while the mean income level of CSA adopters is 48,588.09. This suggests that there is a positive association between CSA adoption and income level. Among the farmers who adopt climate-smart agricultural technologies, the poverty incidence, depth, and severity are significantly lower at 20.63%, 1.181%, and 0.28% respectively, compared to non-adopters at 55.43%, 15.19%, and 5.96%. These results suggest that the adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies can effectively reduce poverty. The lower poverty incidence among adopters indicates a decrease in the number of individuals living below the poverty threshold, while the reduced poverty depth and severity indicate an improvement in the quality of life for those still experiencing poverty. Overall, these findings underscore the potential of climate-smart agriculture as a poverty reduction strategy, emphasizing the importance of promoting its adoption among small-scale farmers through reliable extension services and affordable credit facilities. Keywords: Adoption, Climate-smart Agriculture, Income, Poverty, Small scale farmer. Title: EFFECT OF SELECTED CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES ON POVERTY AMONG SMALL SCALE POTATO FARMERS IN UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA Author: Dismus Kipruto Yego, Noah Kibet, Millicent Otiende International Journal of Recent Research in Commerce Economics and Management (IJRRCEM) ISSN 2349-7807 Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 37-43 Paper Publications Website: www.paperpublications.org Published Date: 22-November-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14202921 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.paperpublications.org/upload/book/EFFECT%20OF%20SELECTED%20CLIMATE%20SMART-22112024-1.pdf
Authors: Dismus Kipruto Yego, Noah Kibet, Millicent Otiende
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893063227
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