Smallholder social networks: Advice seeking and adaptation in rural Kenya
Smallholder social networks: Advice seeking and adaptation in rural Kenya
- Agricultural Systems, 205, p.103574, 2023 .
Smallholder farmers in Africa are among those most impacted by climate change. Employing strategies such as planting early maturing or drought tolerant hybrid seeds is one common climate adaptive strategy for these households. However, seed choice has become increasingly complex for farmers. One way farmers look for clarity about seeds is to consult with other farmers.
SOCIAL NETWORKS
SMALLHOLDERS
COMMON POOL RESOURCE
ADAPTATION
Smallholder farmers in Africa are among those most impacted by climate change. Employing strategies such as planting early maturing or drought tolerant hybrid seeds is one common climate adaptive strategy for these households. However, seed choice has become increasingly complex for farmers. One way farmers look for clarity about seeds is to consult with other farmers.
SOCIAL NETWORKS
SMALLHOLDERS
COMMON POOL RESOURCE
ADAPTATION