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

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ID22430880
AuthorsMolla Tadesse Lakew (Haramaya University, corresponding author), Jemal Yousuf Hassen (0000-0002-7969-7511, Haramaya University), Getachew Shambel Endris (0000-0003-4160-8592, Haramaya University), Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke (0000-0001-6161-5445, Haramaya University)
Year2026
Pages1-10
Publication date2026-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2042-1338 • E-ISSN: 2042-1346
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/20421338.2026.2680630
OpenAlexW7166846226
LanguageEN
References cited26

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.

Agricultural development · Agricultural machinery · Agricultural productivity · Agriculture · Social capital · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture · Social Capital and Networks

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