Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Precision Agriculture Adoption in Ethiopian Highlands: Economic and Environmental Impacts

Hermias GebreMariam, Gondar University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18895154
Published: January 23, 2009

Abstract

Precision agriculture techniques have been introduced in various regions to enhance productivity and sustainability. A mixed methods approach was employed, combining survey data from 150 randomly selected farmers with semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences and perceptions of precision agriculture. The findings indicate that farmers who adopted precision agriculture techniques saw a significant increase in crop yields by up to 25% compared to those who did not adopt these methods, reflecting the effectiveness of precision farming in enhancing agricultural productivity. Precision agriculture adoption led to notable improvements in both economic and environmental outcomes for farmers in the Ethiopian Highlands. Policy makers should encourage further research into the long-term sustainability impacts of precision agriculture while providing financial incentives for farmers adopting these technologies.

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Hermias GebreMariam (2009). Precision Agriculture Adoption in Ethiopian Highlands: Economic and Environmental Impacts. African Journal of TVET and Skills Development, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18895154

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EthiopiaHighlandsPrecision FarmingMixed MethodsSustainabilityGISParticipatory Action Research

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