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This study assesses climate trends and examines factors influencing smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies in the Kafa Biosphere Reserve.

April 15, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies among coffee farming household heads in the Kafa biosphere reserve, Ethiopia

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This analysis reveals factors influencing adaptation strategies in coffee farming households, highlighting implications for climate resilience.

This study assesses climate trends and examines factors influencing smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies in the Kafa Biosphere Reserve.
Conducted household surveys and focus group discussions
Used Mann-Kendall test and Sen's slope for climatic trend analysis
Employed a Multivariate Probit Model to evaluate adaptation strategies
Observed significant warming trends, particularly in minimum and mean temperatures
23.1% of households adopted agronomic practices, while 29.9% undertook no adaptation
Key factors for adaptation include access to institutional resources like credit and extension services
Female-headed households are more likely to diversify but less likely to adopt labor-intensive practices

Amsalu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals factors influencing adaptation strategies in coffee farming households, highlighting implications for climate resilience.