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Academic research case study examining how smallholder farmers in Mbereshi village of Mwansabombwe District use local ecological knowledge and traditional environmental indicators to adapt agricultural practices to climate variability and changing rainfall patterns.
Country:
Zambia
Region / District:
Mwansabombwe District
Village:
Mbereshi Village
Field of study:
Climate change adaptation
Keywords:
Local ecological knowledge, traditional knowledge, climate change adaptation, agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability
Document type:
Academic research study
Research design:
Mixed-methods research
Quantitative analysis tools:
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29.0; Kobo Toolbox
Statistical methods:
Multiple regression analysis; Chi-square test
Qualitative analysis method:
Thematic analysis based on the Braun and Clarke (2021) six-phase framework
Study population:
Smallholder farmers
Main subject:
Use of local ecological knowledge in agricultural adaptation to climate variability
Geographical focus:
Rural agricultural community in Sub-Saharan Africa
Key practices examined:
Early cultivation, crop rotation, seed selection, conservation tillage, organic fertilization, agroforestry
Observed climate indicators:
Rainfall variability, delayed rainfall onset, temperature fluctuations
Primary data source:
Survey and qualitative field data from farmers in Mbereshi village
Purpose of the study:
Examination of the role and effectiveness of local ecological knowledge in climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers
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Year:
2023
Region / city:
Global
Topic:
Smallholder agriculture, food security, nutrition
Document Type:
Call for experiences
Organization:
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Author:
Judith Hitchman
Target Audience:
Stakeholders in smallholder agriculture, policy makers, UN agencies, NGOs
Period of validity:
N/A
Approval date:
N/A
Date of changes:
N/A
Year:
2015
Region / city:
Kenya
Topic:
Dairy farming, Smallholder Commercialisation
Document type:
Memorandum
Organization / institution:
IFAD
Author:
Not specified
Target audience:
Not specified
Period of validity:
Not specified
Approval date:
Not specified
Date of changes:
Not specified
Year:
2019
Date:
April 2019
Country:
Sierra Leone
City:
Freetown
Project Title:
Smallholder Commercialization and Agribusiness Development Project Additional Financing (SCADeP-AF)
Document Type:
Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)
Report Type:
Revised Final Report
Reference Number:
PROJ-ESIA-2019/WB-SCADeP-2
File Code:
SFG1567
Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) - Sierra Leone
Supporting Institution:
World Bank
Prepared By:
Integrated Geo-information and Environmental Management Services (INTEGEMS)
Updated By:
SCADeP Project Coordination Unit
Confidentiality Status:
Restricted distribution; disclosure subject to World Bank authorization
Subject Areas:
Environmental assessment, social safeguards, agribusiness development, risk management
Geographical Scope:
National
Implementation Framework:
Policy, legal and institutional framework of Sierra Leone and World Bank safeguard policies
Year:
2016
Region / City:
Lesotho
Theme:
Agriculture
Document Type:
Project Restructuring Paper
Organ / Institution:
World Bank
Author:
Ijeoma Emenanjo, Pedro Arlindo
Target Audience:
Policy makers, project stakeholders, agricultural development professionals
Period of Validity:
10-Nov-2011 to 31-Mar-2018
Approval Date:
10-Nov-2011
Date of Amendments:
18-Jul-2016
Context:
Restructuring proposal for the Lesotho Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (P119432), outlining changes in scope and objectives due to evolving agricultural conditions and the El Niño drought crisis.
Year:
2026
Region / Country:
Africa
Subject:
Climate information, drought early-warning, agricultural decision-making
Document Type:
Systematic review
Institution:
Various peer-reviewed research institutions
Authors:
Multiple, see original studies
Target Audience:
Researchers, policy makers, agricultural extension services
Period Covered:
Various, up to 2025
Data Sources:
30 peer-reviewed empirical studies across 19 African countries
Methodology:
Narrative thematic synthesis
Key Findings:
Seasonal forecasts and drought alerts influence planting dates, crop choices, and diversification strategies
Limitations:
Context-specific results, uneven access to digital platforms
Significance:
Highlights importance of locally relevant climate information linked with extension services
Year:
2026
Region:
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Subject:
Smallholder dairy farming, socio-economic study
Document Type:
Research article
Institution:
Rajasthan Agricultural University
Author:
[Not specified in text]
Target Audience:
Academics, agricultural researchers, policy makers
Study Period:
[Not explicitly stated; based on survey data collection]
Data Collection Method:
Survey, personal interviews
Sample Size:
210 dairy farmers
Key Variables:
Age, education, family type, occupation, income, landholding, herd composition, extension participation, psychological attributes
Year:
2024
Region / City:
Arusha, Tanzania
Subject:
Dairy cattle nutrition and environmental impact
Document type:
Research article
Institution:
Local smallholder dairy farms
Author:
Not specified
Target audience:
Researchers, agricultural extension officers, policy makers
Study period:
90 days
Dietary treatments:
GM, MSM, RSM, BRM
Measurement methods:
Laser Methane Detector, milk yield records, body weight tracking
Main crops analyzed:
Maize, rice, beans, grass mixture
Key findings:
BRM diet increased milk yield and body weight while reducing methane emissions
Year:
2023
Location:
Geneva, Switzerland
Topic:
Smallholder farmers and plant breeders’ rights
Document type:
Meeting report
Organization:
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Author:
Working Group on Guidance concerning Smallholder Farmers (WG-SHF)
Audience:
Member states, observers, international seed associations
Date of meeting:
March 24, 2023
Date of document:
September 11, 2023
Scope:
Clarification of private and non-commercial use exceptions under UPOV Convention
Content focus:
Discussion on access to protected varieties, revision of explanatory notes, and FAQs
Year:
2021
Region / City:
Silte Zone, Sankura Woreda, Central South Ethiopia
Topic:
Climate-smart agriculture, smallholder farmers, climate change adaptation
Document Type:
Research Article
Organization:
Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI), Silte Zone, Sankura District Urban Development Office
Author:
Fedlu Seman, Husen Maru
Target Audience:
Researchers, policymakers, agricultural practitioners
Period of validity:
2021
Approval Date:
2021
Date of Last Update:
2021
Year:
2011
Region / city:
Liberia
Theme:
Agriculture, Resettlement, Social Impact Assessment
Document type:
Report
Organization / institution:
Government of Liberia, Ministry of Agriculture
Author:
AGRER S.A. Etudes et Conseils
Target audience:
Government officials, development partners, NGOs, and affected communities
Implementation period:
Not specified
Approval date:
Not specified
Amendment date:
Not specified