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Determinants of Soil Conservation Technologies Among Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania; Evidence from National Panel Survey

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  • Lasway, Jovin Aveline
  • Temba, George Raphael
  • Ruhinduka, Remidius Denis

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The adoption of Soil Conservation Technologies (SCTs) in Tanzania is very low compared to other countries in Africa with related situation. Interventions were taken by introducing soil conservation practices. However, the adoption of these practices is far below the expectation. The objective of this study was to examine the determinants ofSCTs among maize small-scale farmers in Tanzania. Secondary data from the National Panel Survey was used in this study. A binary probit regression model was employed to analyse the data. The analysis results showed that access to extension services and training as well as plot value were positively correlated at significantly level with the adoption of the introduced soil and water conservation practices. On the other hand, soil steepness influenced the adoption of soil conservation practices negatively. The finding depicts that the identified physical, socioeconomic, and institutional factors influence the adoption of SCTs so; concerned bodies should consider these influential factors to enhance farmers’ adoption of soil conservation practices and promote agricultural productivity and environmental quality.

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  • Lasway, Jovin Aveline & Temba, George Raphael & Ruhinduka, Remidius Denis, 2020. "Determinants of Soil Conservation Technologies Among Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania; Evidence from National Panel Survey," African Journal of Economic Review, African Journal of Economic Review, vol. 8(1), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:afjecr:301052
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.301052
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    1. Selejio, Onesmo & Norman, Fatma, 2022. "Does Land Ownership Security Matter in Agricultural Productivity? Evidence from Panel Data in Tanzania," African Journal of Economic Review, African Journal of Economic Review, vol. 10(4), September.
    2. Ojo, Temitope O. & Baiyegunhi, Lloyd J.S & Adetoro, Adetoso A. & Ogundeji, Abiodun A., 2021. "Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Technology and Its Impact on the Productivity of Smallholder Rice Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 314981, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
    3. Mugula, Joseph J & Ahmad, Athman Kyaruzi & Msinde, John & Kadigi, Michael, 2023. "Determinants of Adoption of Bundled Sustainable Agriculture Practices among Small-Scale Maize Farmers in Mvomero and Kilosa Districts, Tanzania," African Journal of Economic Review, African Journal of Economic Review, vol. 11(4), September.

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