Smallholder Farmers’ Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Ethiopian Rift Valley: The Case of Home Garden Agroforestry Systems in the Gedeo Zone

Smallholder farmers in Ethiopia's Gedeo zone employ diverse climate change adaptation strategies, including expanding agroforestry systems and adopting modern agricultural techniques. A study of 384 farmers across 18 kebeles revealed that their choices are influenced by factors such as social networks, age, education level, farming experience, household size, land ownership, income, and livestock holdings. Additionally, perceptions of climate change, past crop failures, droughts, frost occurrences, access to agricultural extension services, and information about climate change significantly shape their decision-making process. The findings underscore the need for improved institutional support in rural areas, enhanced climate change education, and stronger social networks to bolster farmers' resilience against climate impacts.

Darge, A., Haji, J., Beyene, F., & Ketema, M. (2023). Smallholder Farmers’ Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Ethiopian Rift Valley: The Case of Home Garden Agroforestry Systems in the Gedeo Zone. Sustainability, 15(11), 8997. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118997