Factors affecting the adoption of soil and water conservation technologies in semi-arid Zimbabwe
1995
Ellis-Jones, J. (Silsoe Research Institute, Bedford (United Kingdom)) | Mudhara, M. (Department of Research and Specialist Services, Harare (Zimbabwe) Farming Systems Research Unit)
This paper examines those factors influencing the uptake and impact of renewable natural resource's research giving particular attention to the identification of promotion pathways, dissemination and adoption of soil and water conservation technologies suitable for small farmers in semi-arid parts of Zimbabwe. Problems faced by communal area farmers in these areas cannot be solved by simply adaption and introduction of already existing technologies. Apart from technologies for maize and cotton successfully developed for high potential areas, technology does not exist or inappropriate as it is perceived as too risky by farmers. To make research more effective more attention needs to be given to project identification, design and appraisal with active involmentand consultation with intended beneficiries and stakeholders usingmore participatory methods that consider socio-economic acceptability and identify dissemination pathways
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