Based on the microdata of 705 wheat farmers in the Loess Plateau, this study empirically
analyzes the impact of uncertainty on farmers' adoption of innovative seeds using a field …

The availability and quality of water resources for agricultural irrigation are being
increasingly compromised by different factors. In this context, the installation of rainwater …

Rainwater harvesting has been practiced among smallholder farmers for centuries in many
parts of the world. Recently, it has gained more attention due to the reported increasing …

Background Farmers in water scarce landscapes adapt in response to the erratic weather
conditions. Adaptation through irrigation, depend on water access, while impacting on …

The low agricultural productivity of key crops and food insecurity continue to be a problem in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and Tanzania in particular. The growing population and climate …

Freshwater Snails are crucial in assessing the ecological status of water bodies, besides
their economic, public and veterinary health importance. Hence, the need to study the …

Water is a critical resource in environmental sustainability, agricultural production as well as
for improved livelihoods. Climate variability hinders crop and livestock production in Sub …

Rainwater harvesting has been practiced among smallholder farmers for centuries in many
parts of the world. Recently, it has gained more attention due to the reported increasing …

This study examined the effect of institutional forces on intention to engage in rainwater
harvesting in Tanzania, East Africa. The study aimed to examine specifically,(i) the effect of …