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Agroecological Practices’ Influence on Social-Economic Development of Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya

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  • Mwasezi Martha Majina

  • John Musau

  • Andrew Kwonyike

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of agro-ecological practices (AGP) on socioeconomic development (SED) of farmers in Makueni County, Kenya. The study specifically determined the relationship between agro-ecological practices and social-economic development of farmers. Methodology: The study utilized quantitative research approach and descriptive cross-sectional design. The population of study consisted crop growing farmers of 30 self-help groups. Stratification and proportionate sampling technique was utilized to obtain a sample size from 280 targeted farmers of self-help groups. 163 respondents were the sample selected through proportionate sampling as a representative of the whole population. Findings: Study findings’ revealed that agro-ecological practices significantly influence social-economic development of farmers at about 15.5%. The findings revealed a link between agro-ecological practices and social-economic development of farmers. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The findings of this study aim to contribute to the growing concerns regarding population growth, climate change, rural-urban mobility, growing demand on natural resources and food crisis caused by the perennial and costly drought. Further, contribute to the application of agroecological practices by farmers in arid and semi-arid areas in order to enhance their social-economic development status with the aim to enhance food security in arid and semi-arid areas.

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  • Mwasezi Martha Majina & John Musau & Andrew Kwonyike, 2025. "Agroecological Practices’ Influence on Social-Economic Development of Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya," International Journal of Developing Country Studies, CARI Journals Limited, vol. 7(3), pages 27-42.
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