Adoption of Major Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Gimbo District, Southwest Ethiopia

Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 65 76
    By

    Tesfaye Gafaro,

  • Amanuel Afeto,

  1. Agricultural Economic Researcher, Department of Agricultural Economics and Gender Directorate, Southwest Ethiopia , Agricultural Research Institute; Bonga Agricultural Research Center,, Bonga, Ethiopia
  2. Agricultural Economic Researcher, Department of Agricultural Economics and Gender Directorate, Southwest Ethiopia , Agricultural Research Institute; Bonga Agricultural Research Center,, Bonga, Ethiopia

Abstract

This study investigates the determinants of adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs) among smallholder farmers in Gimbo District, Southwest Ethiopia. The focus is on three key technologies: agroforestry, improved seed varieties, and improved livestock feed and feeding practices. Primary data were collected from 384 households through structured interviews, and a multivariate probit (MVP) model was employed to analyze the simultaneous adoption of multiple technologies while accounting for potential interdependencies. Descriptive statistics and econometric results revealed that several socio-economic and institutional factors significantly influence adoption decisions. The findings show that education, access to training on CSAPs, extension services, access to credit, and climate information are strong and consistent predictors of adoption across the three technologies. Education and training had significant positive effects at the 1% level, suggesting that knowledge and awareness are central to technology uptake. Access to credit and extension services also enhanced adoption, while greater distance to markets negatively affected the likelihood of adopting agroforestry and improved seed varieties. Livestock ownership significantly influenced the adoption of improved feed practices. The study recommends expanding adult education, strengthening extension systems, improving access to credit and climate information, and investing in rural infrastructure to enhance adoption. The results offer important policy insights for stakeholders aiming to increase climate resilience in smallholder agriculture. Further research is suggested on gender-specific barriers, cost-benefit analysis of CSAPs, and the long-term effects of adoption

Keywords: Climate information, climate-smart agriculture, Gimbo district, multivariate probit model, smallholder farmers

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Tesfaye Gafaro, Amanuel Afeto. Adoption of Major Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Gimbo District, Southwest Ethiopia. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2026; 15(01):65-76.
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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 16/01/2026
Accepted 14/02/2026
Published 30/04/2026
Publication Time 104 Days
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