Factors affecting the adoption of compost use by small farmers in Angola: the case of Benguela province
by José Rosário; Mário Quintas; Vasco Chiteculo; João Santos Velho; Simão Muhepe; Benedito Morais; Neemias Sapanga
Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal (PIE), Vol. 16, No. 1/2/3, 2023

Abstract: Given the resource constraints faced by small farmers in developing countries, sustainable agricultural practices like composting can enhance agricultural productivity. The adoption of such sustainable agricultural practices, including compost production and utilisation, is crucial in addressing challenges such as soil acidity, drought, natural disasters, and food insecurity. However, the uptake of these practices remains low in various regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Angola, where factors influencing their adoption are not well understood. This study employed a Logit model to examine the adoption probabilities of compost among Angolan farmers. The findings revealed that older farmers with larger households exhibited a 1.4 times higher likelihood of accepting organic compost utilisation. Surprisingly, farmers with higher levels of education were 0.57 times less likely to use organic compost. Future research should refine the methodology and expand the study to other provinces or regions in Angola to facilitate comparisons and deepen understanding of composting practices and their utilisation among small farmers.

Online publication date: Mon, 07-Aug-2023

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