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February 22, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Adoption Rates and Yield Stability of Agricultural Innovations among Smallholder Farmers in Kenyan Highlands Responding to Climate Change Adaptation Campaigns

MKMwangi KipropWNWambugu NginaOCOtombe Chelerek

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate the influence of educational campaigns on smallholder farmers' adoption of agricultural innovations and yield stability in response to climate change.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with smallholder farmers in the Kenyan Highlands
  • Utilized thematic analysis to interpret qualitative data
  • Identified patterns in adoption rates and yield stability related to climate change adaptation
  • 60% of interviewed farmers adopted climate-resilient agricultural practices after campaigns
  • Community engagement was a critical factor for successful innovation uptake
  • Educational campaigns significantly enhanced farmers' understanding of adaptation strategies

Abstract

This study examines how educational campaigns on climate change adaptation have influenced smallholder farmers in Kenya's Kenyan Highlands when adopting agricultural innovations and maintaining yield stability. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews from a sample of smallholder farmers in Kenyan Highlands. The study employs thematic analysis to interpret responses and identify patterns related to adoption rates and yield stability. Among the interviewed farmers, 60% reported increased adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices post-campaigns, with a notable theme indicating that community engagement was pivotal for successful innovation uptake. The findings suggest that educational campaigns can significantly enhance smallholder farmers' ability to adopt and maintain yield stability through improved understanding of climate change adaptation strategies. Future research should focus on scaling up the identified success factors, particularly the importance of community involvement in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

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Kiprop et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9e2d482488d673cd4c28https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18717878
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