Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies Amongst Senegalese Agricultural Producers

Agricultural activities in Senegal contribute significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, posing challenges for sustainable development. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a sample of 50 farmers across different regions of Senegal. Data was analysed using thematic coding techniques. Farmers reported implementing various mitigation measures, including improved crop rotation (32%) and the use of organic fertilizers (40%). The study concludes that while some strategies are being adopted, there is potential for increased adoption to further reduce GHG emissions in agricultural production. Policy makers should incentivize farmers to adopt proven mitigation practices such as crop rotation and the use of organic fertilizers. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.