Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi

The adoption and use of climate-smart agricultural practices are critical for improving the productivity and sustainability of smallholder farming systems. However, the gendered dimensions of access to and use of climate-smart agriculture in common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production remain une...

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Main Authors: Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Nduwarugira, Eric, Ndabashinze, Blaise, Bararyenya, Astere, Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette, Victor, Nyamolo, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu
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Published: Frontiers Media 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130814
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author Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh
Nduwarugira, Eric
Ndabashinze, Blaise
Bararyenya, Astere
Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette
Victor, Nyamolo
Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu
author_browse Bararyenya, Astere
Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette
Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu
Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh
Ndabashinze, Blaise
Nduwarugira, Eric
Victor, Nyamolo
author_facet Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh
Nduwarugira, Eric
Ndabashinze, Blaise
Bararyenya, Astere
Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette
Victor, Nyamolo
Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu
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description The adoption and use of climate-smart agricultural practices are critical for improving the productivity and sustainability of smallholder farming systems. However, the gendered dimensions of access to and use of climate-smart agriculture in common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production remain unexplored among smallholder farmers in Burundi. A mixed methods research design was employed to investigate gender dynamics in common bean production among smallholder common bean farmers in the communes of Kirundo, Bwambarangwe, and Muyinga in Burundi. In addition, how the adoption and use of climate-smart agricultural practices differed by gender in Burundi. A multivariate probit model was employed to evaluate how improved bean seed, pesticide use, irrigation, conservation agriculture and other factors contribute to reducing gender gaps and influencing access to and uptake of climate-smart agriculture. The results revealed existing gender gaps and differences in access to and use of climate-smart agriculture practices, with women being the most vulnerable. Disproportionate experiences of production challenges emerged as critical obstacles to gender equality in bean production. Drought affected women and young farmers more severely than men. Joint decision-making, access to information, and collective action in groups reduced gender gaps in bean production and gender differences in access to and use of climate-smart technologies.
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spelling CGSpace1308142025-12-08T10:29:22Z Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh Nduwarugira, Eric Ndabashinze, Blaise Bararyenya, Astere Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette Victor, Nyamolo Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu gender equality climate change adaptation technology adoption decision making agricultural practices beans crop production climate-smart agriculture The adoption and use of climate-smart agricultural practices are critical for improving the productivity and sustainability of smallholder farming systems. However, the gendered dimensions of access to and use of climate-smart agriculture in common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production remain unexplored among smallholder farmers in Burundi. A mixed methods research design was employed to investigate gender dynamics in common bean production among smallholder common bean farmers in the communes of Kirundo, Bwambarangwe, and Muyinga in Burundi. In addition, how the adoption and use of climate-smart agricultural practices differed by gender in Burundi. A multivariate probit model was employed to evaluate how improved bean seed, pesticide use, irrigation, conservation agriculture and other factors contribute to reducing gender gaps and influencing access to and uptake of climate-smart agriculture. The results revealed existing gender gaps and differences in access to and use of climate-smart agriculture practices, with women being the most vulnerable. Disproportionate experiences of production challenges emerged as critical obstacles to gender equality in bean production. Drought affected women and young farmers more severely than men. Joint decision-making, access to information, and collective action in groups reduced gender gaps in bean production and gender differences in access to and use of climate-smart technologies. 2023-05 2023-06-22T09:13:01Z 2023-06-22T09:13:01Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130814 en Open Access application/pdf Frontiers Media Nchanji, E.B.; Nduwarugira, E.; Ndabashinze, B.; Bararyenya, A.; Hakizimana, M.B.; Victor, N.; Lutomia, C. (2023) Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 7: 1040977. ISSN: 2571-581X
spellingShingle gender equality
climate change adaptation
technology adoption
decision making
agricultural practices
beans
crop production
climate-smart agriculture
Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh
Nduwarugira, Eric
Ndabashinze, Blaise
Bararyenya, Astere
Hakizimana, Marie Bernadette
Victor, Nyamolo
Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu
Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi
title Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi
title_full Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi
title_fullStr Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi
title_full_unstemmed Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi
title_short Gender norms and differences in access and use of climate-smart agricultural technology in Burundi
title_sort gender norms and differences in access and use of climate smart agricultural technology in burundi
topic gender equality
climate change adaptation
technology adoption
decision making
agricultural practices
beans
crop production
climate-smart agriculture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130814
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