Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia
Climate change is posing risks to rain-fed agriculture in Zambia, necessitating timely and reliable Climate Information Services (CIS) to enhance farmer preparedness. This study evaluates the effectiveness of CIS in improving maize productivity among smallholder farmers, using data from 1,356 househ...
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| author | Moyo, M. Mpofu, N. Dube, T. Mutenje, M. Kakwasha, K. |
| author_browse | Dube, T. Kakwasha, K. Moyo, M. Mpofu, N. Mutenje, M. |
| author_facet | Moyo, M. Mpofu, N. Dube, T. Mutenje, M. Kakwasha, K. |
| author_sort | Moyo, M. |
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| description | Climate change is posing risks to rain-fed agriculture in Zambia, necessitating timely and reliable Climate Information Services (CIS) to enhance farmer preparedness. This study evaluates the effectiveness of CIS in improving maize productivity among smallholder farmers, using data from 1,356 households across nine districts under the AICCRA programme. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining household surveys and focus group discussions. Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was used to evaluate the effects of access to CIS on yield for maize. Results show that forecasts for rainfall onset and seasonal conditions were the most accessed and used CIS types, leading to early planting and variety selection. However, uptake of advice related to pest outbreaks and extreme events remained low due to financial constraints, late dissemination, and limited trust. Gender disparities were evident, with male household heads accessing CIS more than spouses or children. The study concludes that CIS access positively influences preparedness and adaptive practices, but effectiveness is shaped by socio-economic factors. It recommends strengthening CIS delivery through inclusive communication channels, timely dissemination, and integration with extension services and financial support mechanisms to improve uptake and impact. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1786002025-12-07T02:15:26Z Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia Moyo, M. Mpofu, N. Dube, T. Mutenje, M. Kakwasha, K. climate-smart agriculture farmers adaptation climate change Climate change is posing risks to rain-fed agriculture in Zambia, necessitating timely and reliable Climate Information Services (CIS) to enhance farmer preparedness. This study evaluates the effectiveness of CIS in improving maize productivity among smallholder farmers, using data from 1,356 households across nine districts under the AICCRA programme. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining household surveys and focus group discussions. Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was used to evaluate the effects of access to CIS on yield for maize. Results show that forecasts for rainfall onset and seasonal conditions were the most accessed and used CIS types, leading to early planting and variety selection. However, uptake of advice related to pest outbreaks and extreme events remained low due to financial constraints, late dissemination, and limited trust. Gender disparities were evident, with male household heads accessing CIS more than spouses or children. The study concludes that CIS access positively influences preparedness and adaptive practices, but effectiveness is shaped by socio-economic factors. It recommends strengthening CIS delivery through inclusive communication channels, timely dissemination, and integration with extension services and financial support mechanisms to improve uptake and impact. 2025-11 2025-12-06T18:43:02Z 2025-12-06T18:43:02Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178600 en Open Access application/pdf Moyo, M., Mpofu, N., Dube, T., Mutenje, M., Kakwasha, K. 2025. Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia. AICCRA Brief. Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA). |
| spellingShingle | climate-smart agriculture farmers adaptation climate change Moyo, M. Mpofu, N. Dube, T. Mutenje, M. Kakwasha, K. Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia |
| title | Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia |
| title_full | Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia |
| title_fullStr | Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia |
| title_short | Climate Information Services, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Farmer Adaptation in Zambia |
| title_sort | climate information services climate smart agriculture and farmer adaptation in zambia |
| topic | climate-smart agriculture farmers adaptation climate change |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178600 |
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