The Factors Affecting the Adoption of Ecological-Based Adaptation (EbA) Practices Among Smallholder Farmers Adjacent to Lake Nakivale Isingiro District, Southwestern Uganda.

Joseph Mwesigye; Rebecca Kalibwani; Doreen Atwongyeire

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25774

The Factors Affecting the Adoption of Ecological-Based Adaptation (EbA) Practices Among Smallholder Farmers Adjacent to Lake Nakivale Isingiro District, Southwestern Uganda.

Author(s)	Joseph Mwesigye, Rebecca Kalibwani, Doreen Atwongyeire
Country	Uganda
Abstract	This study aimed to establish factors affecting the adoption of Ecological-Based Adaptation (EbA) practices among smallholder farmers Adjacent to Lake Nakivale Isingiro District, southwestern Uganda. The study employed a cross-sectional study design. A sample size of 322 was selected both randomly and purposively from a total population of 1085. Both questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data from farmers and key informants (extension service providers and political leaders). The data collected was analyzed using Ms Excel version 2016 and Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) for descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that access to credit, education, and institutional support is essential for farmers towards adoption of EbA practices like agroforestry and crop diversification. The study also highlights challenges faced by Lake Nakivale communities, including; low incomes and severe food insecurity, necessitating urgent interventions to improve food security and adapt to environmental changes. The study recommends the need for local governments and development partners to educate both farmers and policymakers about the benefits of Ecological-Based Adaptation (EbA) practices
Keywords	Factors, Adoption, Ecological-based Adaptation (EbA) practices, Smallholder farmers
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-08-06
Cite This	The Factors Affecting the Adoption of Ecological-Based Adaptation (EbA) Practices Among Smallholder Farmers Adjacent to Lake Nakivale Isingiro District, Southwestern Uganda. - Joseph Mwesigye, Rebecca Kalibwani, Doreen Atwongyeire - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25774
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25774
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gt65g4

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