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Adoption Rates of Agroforestry Practices Among Smallholder Women Farmers in Kakamega District, Kenya: An Educational Perspective

Muriithi Ochieng, Egerton University Kibet Mutua, Department of Advanced Studies, Egerton University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18872373
Published: August 26, 2008

Abstract

Agroforestry practices integrate trees into agricultural landscapes to enhance productivity and sustainability. In Kakamega District, Kenya, these practices are underutilized among smallholder women farmers. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and focus group discussions with a sample representative of smallholder women farmers. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Despite challenges, there is potential for increasing adoption through targeted education and support programmes tailored to women farmers' needs. Investment in farmer training on agroforestry benefits, combined with improved access to credit and market linkages, can significantly enhance the uptake of these practices.

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Muriithi Ochieng, Kibet Mutua (2008). Adoption Rates of Agroforestry Practices Among Smallholder Women Farmers in Kakamega District, Kenya: An Educational Perspective. African Journal of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Teacher Development, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18872373

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African geographyagroforestrysustainabilitysmallholder women farmersKakamega Districtparticipatory rural appraisalcontextual analysis

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