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September 10, 2025African Journal of Empirical Research

Risk perception and risk coping strategies for typical and entrepreneurial dairy farms in Narok-Bomet and Nyandarua counties, Kenya

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EWElizabeth Otunga WasikeBBBockline Omedo BebeJLJan van der Lee

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Survey reveals differences in risk perception and coping strategies between typical and entrepreneurial dairy farms in Narok-Bomet and Nyandarua counties.

Key Points

  • Both typical and entrepreneurial dairy farmers identified market price volatility as the greatest risk, reflecting the significant impact on their operations.
  • Data from a cross-sectional survey of 120 farmers showed differing coping strategies, with entrepreneurial farms employing advanced technologies and innovative methods.
  • The study utilized stratified sampling and Principal Component Analysis to analyze how different farm types perceive and cope with risks.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted support for typical farms that rely on basic strategies compared to their entrepreneurial counterparts.

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Wasike et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b19954b1d3bfb60e8f44https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.6.3.29
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