The extent of adoption of agroforestry systems and practices and conservation implications in Kilombero district, Tanzania
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Date
2022-07-25
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East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry
Abstract
Agroforestry systems and practices are perceived to improve livelihood and
sustainable management of natural resources. However, factors influencing
their adoption in various regions require further investigation as they differ
in biophysical conditions and societal characteristics. This study was
conducted in Kilombero district to investigate factors influencing the
adoption of different agroforestry systems and practices in agro-ecosystems
and farming systems. Household surveys, key informant interviews and focus
group discussions were used in data collection. Descriptive statistics and
Multinomial Regression Analysis in SPSS were used for data analysis.
Results show that Agrosilvopasture and Agrosilviculture systems were the
dominant agroforestry systems while the home garden and Mixed
Intercropping were the dominant agroforestry practice. There is a potential in
agroforestry systems and practices in terms of product diversification and
biodiversity conservation though their adoption differed given the influence
of different factors. Different factors were statistically significant as
predictors of the adoption of agroforestry systems and practices. Resident
period, availability of extension education/services, resident type and gender
were the dominant factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry systems
and practices. Farmers' oriented factors were critical in the adoption of
agroforestry systems and practices. The study concludes that the practice of
agroforestry will be more successful if the local priorities including socio-
economic characteristics of the society are considered in designing systems
and practices. Socio-economic characteristics of the communities that factor
in conservation priorities should be addressed in the process of expanding the
adoption of agroforestry systems and practices. The study recommends that
productive systems and practices that contribute to household food and
income are better adopted.
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Agroforestry Adoption, Agroforestry Systems, Agroforestry Practices, Agroforestry, Kilombero