Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information
This report addresses the effectiveness of using e-extension mobile SMS advisory service in delivering critical weather and agronomic information to rural smallholder farmers in Zambia. A survey was conducted to assess the impact of SMS advisory service provided to farmers across various regions in...
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| author | Gitau, Kevin Gitumu, Daniel Macharia Chilambe, Pedro Anglaze Koech, Grace Jerotich Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani Milimo, Haazele Vitalis, Koech Busienei, Linda Niza, Banda |
| author_browse | Busienei, Linda Chilambe, Pedro Anglaze Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani Gitau, Kevin Gitumu, Daniel Macharia Koech, Grace Jerotich Milimo, Haazele Niza, Banda Vitalis, Koech |
| author_facet | Gitau, Kevin Gitumu, Daniel Macharia Chilambe, Pedro Anglaze Koech, Grace Jerotich Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani Milimo, Haazele Vitalis, Koech Busienei, Linda Niza, Banda |
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| description | This report addresses the effectiveness of using e-extension mobile SMS advisory service in delivering critical weather and agronomic information to rural smallholder farmers in Zambia. A survey was conducted to assess the impact of SMS advisory service provided to farmers across various regions in Zambia. The survey focused on key areas including the usefulness, timeliness, and comprehension of the messages, as well as farmer behaviour in terms of sharing the messages, adopting recommended practices, and experiencing economic or productivity changes. The SMS advisory service focused on providing weather forecasts, recommended crop varieties, pest and disease management, and alerts for severe weather events. This information is essential for aiding farmers in planning their agricultural activities and improving their resilience to climate-related challenges. Their limited access to critical weather and crop management information has had a greater impact on their rainfed crop production. Such information is vital for making informed decisions to improve productivity and resilience. Farmers in most rural parts of Zambia contend with a host of climate-related challenges, including droughts, floods, unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events. These factors severely disrupt agricultural activities, resulting in crop losses, livestock deaths, and diminished livelihoods. The lack of access to reliable weather information further exacerbates their vulnerability, leaving them ill-prepared to respond to climatic shocks. Dependence on rain fed agriculture and minimal income diversification heighten their exposure to risks, while extreme weather conditions foster the spread of pests and diseases, compounding the challenges to crop yields and overall food security. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1764702025-11-05T12:27:13Z Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information Gitau, Kevin Gitumu, Daniel Macharia Chilambe, Pedro Anglaze Koech, Grace Jerotich Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani Milimo, Haazele Vitalis, Koech Busienei, Linda Niza, Banda smallholders-smallholder farmers climate resilience digital extension tools climate-smart agriculture advisory services climate services weather forecasting This report addresses the effectiveness of using e-extension mobile SMS advisory service in delivering critical weather and agronomic information to rural smallholder farmers in Zambia. A survey was conducted to assess the impact of SMS advisory service provided to farmers across various regions in Zambia. The survey focused on key areas including the usefulness, timeliness, and comprehension of the messages, as well as farmer behaviour in terms of sharing the messages, adopting recommended practices, and experiencing economic or productivity changes. The SMS advisory service focused on providing weather forecasts, recommended crop varieties, pest and disease management, and alerts for severe weather events. This information is essential for aiding farmers in planning their agricultural activities and improving their resilience to climate-related challenges. Their limited access to critical weather and crop management information has had a greater impact on their rainfed crop production. Such information is vital for making informed decisions to improve productivity and resilience. Farmers in most rural parts of Zambia contend with a host of climate-related challenges, including droughts, floods, unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events. These factors severely disrupt agricultural activities, resulting in crop losses, livestock deaths, and diminished livelihoods. The lack of access to reliable weather information further exacerbates their vulnerability, leaving them ill-prepared to respond to climatic shocks. Dependence on rain fed agriculture and minimal income diversification heighten their exposure to risks, while extreme weather conditions foster the spread of pests and diseases, compounding the challenges to crop yields and overall food security. 2025-08-31 2025-09-11T16:25:37Z 2025-09-11T16:25:37Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176470 en Open Access application/pdf Gitau, K.; Gitumu, D.M.; Chilambe, P.A.; Koech, G.J.; Gamoyo, M.J.; Milimo, H.; Vitalis, K.; Busienei, L.; Niza, B. (2025) Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information. 20 p. |
| spellingShingle | smallholders-smallholder farmers climate resilience digital extension tools climate-smart agriculture advisory services climate services weather forecasting Gitau, Kevin Gitumu, Daniel Macharia Chilambe, Pedro Anglaze Koech, Grace Jerotich Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani Milimo, Haazele Vitalis, Koech Busienei, Linda Niza, Banda Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| title | Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| title_full | Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| title_fullStr | Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| title_full_unstemmed | Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| title_short | Supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| title_sort | supporting smallholder farmer resilience with weather advisory information |
| topic | smallholders-smallholder farmers climate resilience digital extension tools climate-smart agriculture advisory services climate services weather forecasting |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176470 |
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