Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho
This study evaluated the adoption and impact of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) mitigation practices among vegetable farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho. The research aimed to assess the extent of CSA practice implementation, identify barriers hindering their uptake, and examine their influence on f...
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| author | Adeogun Stephen Oluseun Adebayo Olaoluwa Ayodeji Akintunde Moruf Abiola Likoetla Puseletso Letela Reabetsoe Sethabathaba Anna Morie Monts’I Philip Shea Nomaqekha Grace |
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| description | This study evaluated the adoption and impact of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) mitigation practices among vegetable farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho. The research aimed to assess the extent of CSA practice implementation, identify barriers hindering their uptake, and examine their influence on farmers’ income. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, collecting quantitative data from 180 vegetable farmers selected through multistage and snowball sampling methods. A set of structured questionnaires were used to gather information on socioeconomic characteristics, CSA practices, and adoption barriers. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results revealed that small-scale irrigation (89.82%) and organic manure application (89.22%) were the most commonly adopted practices, while adoption of greenhouses (4.79%) and keyhole gardens (28.14%) remained low. Lack of knowledge and financial constraints were identified as major barriers to CSA adoption. Regression analysis indicated that small-scale irrigation had a significant positive effect on farmers’ monthly income (β = 1.40; p <0.05), while organic manure application had a significant negative impact (β = -1.02; p <0.05). The findings highlight the need for targeted policy interventions to address knowledge gaps, improve access to financial resources, and enhance technical capacity among vegetable farmers in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b8520a3f820644deb1f36944a4a10ef12025-08-20T03:42:55ZengSciendoVisegrad Journal on Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development1339-33672025-06-01141131710.2478/vjbsd-2025-0003Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, LesothoAdeogun Stephen Oluseun0Adebayo Olaoluwa Ayodeji1Akintunde Moruf Abiola2Likoetla Puseletso3Letela Reabetsoe4Sethabathaba Anna5Morie Monts’I Philip6Shea Nomaqekha Grace71National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, Lesotho2Federal College of Forestry, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria1National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, Lesotho1National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, Lesotho1National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, Lesotho1National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, Lesotho1National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, Lesotho1National University of Lesotho, Faculty of Agriculture, Roma, LesothoThis study evaluated the adoption and impact of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) mitigation practices among vegetable farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho. The research aimed to assess the extent of CSA practice implementation, identify barriers hindering their uptake, and examine their influence on farmers’ income. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, collecting quantitative data from 180 vegetable farmers selected through multistage and snowball sampling methods. A set of structured questionnaires were used to gather information on socioeconomic characteristics, CSA practices, and adoption barriers. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results revealed that small-scale irrigation (89.82%) and organic manure application (89.22%) were the most commonly adopted practices, while adoption of greenhouses (4.79%) and keyhole gardens (28.14%) remained low. Lack of knowledge and financial constraints were identified as major barriers to CSA adoption. Regression analysis indicated that small-scale irrigation had a significant positive effect on farmers’ monthly income (β = 1.40; p <0.05), while organic manure application had a significant negative impact (β = -1.02; p <0.05). The findings highlight the need for targeted policy interventions to address knowledge gaps, improve access to financial resources, and enhance technical capacity among vegetable farmers in the region.https://doi.org/10.2478/vjbsd-2025-0003climate-smart agriculturevegetable farmingadoption barriersirrigationlesotho |
| spellingShingle | Adeogun Stephen Oluseun Adebayo Olaoluwa Ayodeji Akintunde Moruf Abiola Likoetla Puseletso Letela Reabetsoe Sethabathaba Anna Morie Monts’I Philip Shea Nomaqekha Grace Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho Visegrad Journal on Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development climate-smart agriculture vegetable farming adoption barriers irrigation lesotho |
| title | Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho |
| title_full | Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho |
| title_fullStr | Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho |
| title_short | Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Maseru District, Lesotho |
| title_sort | adoption and impact of climate smart agriculture practices among vegetable farmers in maseru district lesotho |
| topic | climate-smart agriculture vegetable farming adoption barriers irrigation lesotho |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/vjbsd-2025-0003 |
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