Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers' Perception Regarding Their Use of Soil Conservation Practices
Evidence from Farming at Qamata Irrigation Scheme, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5222466 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ighodaro Ikponmwosa David (University of Fort Hare, corresponding author), Mushunje Abbyssinia (University of Fort Hare), Abbyssinia Mushunje (0000-0002-2183-785X, University of Fort Hare) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 82-91 |
| Publication date | 2017-09-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09709274.2017.1353581 |
| OpenAlex | W2770003509 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 15 |
Using a case study research design, this paper evaluated factors determining smallholder farmers’ perceptions on the use of soil conservation technologies at Qamata Irrigation Scheme, Eastern Cape in South Africa. According to the empirical results, perception is highly relevant in adoption decision-making, interacting significantly positively with age, marriage, farmers’ education, incomes, awareness and participation in extension services. The indication is that older, more educated, married farmers with increased income have more likelihood of improved perception. Further, farmers who are aware of the soil technologies introduced by extension services are also those who participate in their use, thus affirming the significance of perception in the adoption process. The suggestion therefore is that encouraging farmers’ education and incomes, awareness and participation in extension programs, as well as encouraging more youth to take up farming, will increase positive perceptions, consequently leading to improved adoption by farmers
Agricultural economics · Agriculture · Business · Economics · Empirical evidence · Geography · Irrigation · Perception · Socioeconomics · Soil conservation · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development · Organic Food and Agriculture · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2024 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |