Impact of climate change adaptation strategies on small holder farmer revitalisation programme at Hama-Mavhaire irrigation scheme, Chirumanzu district.
- Author
- Munoriyarwa , Ellen
- Title
- Impact of climate change adaptation strategies on small holder farmer revitalisation programme at Hama-Mavhaire irrigation scheme, Chirumanzu district.
- Abstract
- This study sought to gain insight into the impact of climate change adaptation strategies on smallholder farmer revitalisation programme at Hama-Mavhaire Irrigation Scheme in Chirumanzu Ward 7. The study was grounded on the paradigm of pragmatism and mixed approach. This design enabled the study to inherently exploit the use of both qualitative and quantitative analysis procedure. The sample comprised 284 participants who were selected using both probability and non-probability sampling approaches. The data were collected through semi-structured questionnaire and personal interviews. Numerical data were analysed through the use of frequencies and percentages, with non-numerical data analysed according to emerging themes. The analysed data revealed that climate change adaptation strategies are utilized and play a vital role in the development and sustainability of agricultural systems by small holder farmers in Hama-Mavhaire Irrigation Scheme in Chirumanzu Ward 7. Farmers highlighted some of the adaptation strategies they implemented and also challenges they encountered when trying to practice or apply the strategies. They also highlighted how they benefited both socially and economically as a result of the implementation of climate change adaptation strategies
- Date
- January 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- climate change adaptation, smallholder farmer
- Supervisor
- Dr. P. Chikuvadze
- Media
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