Assessment of Agroforestry for climate change adaption: the case study of Karatu District
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2016
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University of Dar es Salaam
Abstract
Climate change has an impact in people's lives, especially those in the tropics who depend on agriculture sector. Low production in subsistence agriculture has been low (Shetto, 1998), among other factors, attributed to climatic changes. Agroforestry is acknowledged as sustainable practice that improves farmer's ability of adapting changes related to climate. This study assesses the contribution of agroforestry to smallholder farmers in adapting climate change in Karatu District, Arusha. Methods used in the collection of data were interview, key informants, and observation. Content analysis was used to analyse open-ended questions, whereby responses were coded and analysed. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used compute statistical analysis, including frequencies, percentages, and cross tabulations. Cross tabulation was done to compare indicators of climate change as well as challenges respondents face in practicing agroforestry between the two villages the under study. Smallholder farmers were the target population. This study found that, majority of smallholder farmers who practice agroforestry reported that such farming systems help them to adapt climate change through its environmental services, productivity benefits, and income diversification. Thus, agroforestry has contribution in reducing smallholder farmers' vulnerability to climate change in the study area. However, the promotion of various agroforestry systems and technologies is required in order for farmers to realize full advantage of its role in climate change adaptation .
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Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr.Wirbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF S494.5.A45T34M38)
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Agroforestry, Small farms, Climatic changes, Karatu district, Tanzania
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Mawalla, I. S (2016) Assessment of Agroforestry for climate change adaption: the case study of Karatu District