Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture Intensification in Maize-Based Farming Systems of Katete District in Zambia
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Date
2022
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Land
Abstract
Sustainable agricultural intensification (SAI) has been hailed as the solution to increasing
crop productivity among farmers. Despite the significant promotion, there still remains a dearth of
information on the adoption and intensity of SAI in Zambia. This study sought to identify factors
that influence farmers’ adoption of SAI practices and intensity of use. A cross-sectional survey
was conducted among 300 smallholder farmers of Katete district in Zambia. The Cragg’s double
hurdle model was used to assess the key decision factors for SAI adoption and intensity of use.
Empirical estimates revealed that limited years of farming and smaller total cropped field size
were statistically significant decision factors that led to a reduced likelihood of SAI adoption. The
results of the truncated model showed that smaller farm sizes and limited access to farmer extension
services reduced the adoption intensity of SAI practices, whereas farmer affiliation with farmer
associations and farmer training in crop production increased SAI adoption intensity. We recommend
an increase in farmer training on and sensitization to the benefits of SAI practices aligned to their
respective landholdings.
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Sustainable agriculture intensification, Adoption, Double hurdle
Citation
Hamazakaza, P.; Kabwe, G.; Kuntashula, E.; Egeru, A.; Asiimwe, R. Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture Intensification in Maize-Based Farming Systems of Katete District in Zambia. Land 2022, 11, 880. https://doi.org/10.3390/ land11060880