Examining farmers’ social capital for accessing agricultural information in adoption of agricultural innovation in Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

The study investigates the social capital of smallholder farmers in the Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia, with a focus on their access to agricultural information. A mixed-methods research approach was employed, and data were collected through 368 household surveys and 36 key informant interviews. The findings suggest that smallholder farmers have low participation in groups, associations, and networks, with bonding social capital being more useful for accessing information. The study recommends designing programmes that enable farmers to form their own groups or associations for sharing agricultural information. The study also suggests the need for holistic information sharing and networks through participatory methods.