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This research aims to analyze the adoption of climate smart agriculture (CSA) practices among smallholder farmers in the Ethiopian Highlands.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Climate Smart Agriculture Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopian Highlands: A Legal and Empirical Analysis

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This research aims to analyze the adoption of climate smart agriculture (CSA) practices among smallholder farmers in the Ethiopian Highlands.
Employ mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews and structured questionnaires
Collect data from 120 smallholder farmers across three highland districts
Assess adoption rates and legal frameworks supporting CSA practices
At least 45% of surveyed farmers adopt CSA practices like rainwater harvesting and drought-tolerant crops
Legal frameworks lack specificity on essential subsidies and insurance programmes for CSA
Recommendations include developing detailed legal guidelines and expanding farmer training programmes for CSA

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Mixed-methods analysis finds moderate adoption of climate smart agriculture in smallholder farmers, suggesting legal improvements are needed.

Mengesha et al. (2005) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods analysis finds moderate adoption of climate smart agriculture in smallholder farmers, suggesting legal improvements are needed.