Climate-Smart Agriculture: Scaling Up Adoption Among Smallholder Farmers
This brief examines factors influencing climate-smart agriculture adoption and provides recommendations for scaling up sustainable farming practices among smallholder farmers.
Policy Brief Details
Peter Wanyama, Grace Tumusiime, Robert Ssekitoleko
Environment
August 10, 2025
Engagement Metrics
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Key Findings
- Climate-smart practices can increase yields by 10-25%
- Farmer-to-farmer learning is most effective
- Financial incentives accelerate adoption
- Women farmers face additional barriers
Key Recommendations
- Strengthen extension services and farmer education
- Develop innovative financing mechanisms
- Promote farmer field schools and demonstration plots
- Support research and development of appropriate technologies
- Create enabling policy environment for adoption
Full Analysis
Climate-smart agriculture offers solutions for increasing productivity while building resilience to climate change. This brief outlines strategies for promoting widespread adoption.
Climate-Smart Practices:
- Conservation agriculture techniques
- Drought-resistant crop varieties
- Integrated pest management
- Agroforestry and soil conservation
Adoption Challenges:
- Limited access to information and training
- High initial investment costs
- Risk aversion among farmers
- Inadequate extension services
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