ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS. A CASE OF “FROM CLIMATE VICTIMS TO CLIMATE HEROES” PROJECT IN OMORO DISTRICT
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2026-10-19
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Gulu University
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This study examined the effect of climate-smart agricultural practices on the resilience to Climate Variability of smallholder farmers, focusing on the “From Climate Victims to Climate Heroes” project in Omoro District, Uganda. This study addressed specific objectives that were to investigate the level of adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, assess the level of resilience of smallholder farmers, and analyze the relationship between climate-smart agricultural adoption and resilience. A quantitative approach was employed using a quasi-experimental design. Data was collected from selected sub-counties in Omoro District, including Koro, Bobi, and Lakwana using questionnaire method. The Sample size comprised of 381 respondents combining beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the project. The results showed that beneficiaries were much more likely than non-beneficiaries to practice climate-smart farming, particularly agroforestry, mixed farming, and the adoption of climate-smart crop varieties, highlighting the success of the intervention in encouraging smallholder farmers to adopt climate-resilient agricultural practices. The intervention has a positive impact on strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers to face climate challenges because the beneficiaries are more resilient than the non-beneficiaries, having higher production, higher income and better access to the carbon market. The outcomes for smallholder farmers are significantly better in the event of their participation in the “From Climate Victims to Climate Heroes” project, irrespective of the matching methodology, as they will get greater production, income and market access to the carbon market. The research suggests some specific actions that can be taken by governments, NGOs, research institutions and smallholder farmers. Governments should include climate-smart agriculture in national agricultural policy, enhance the infrastructure in rural areas, and enable smallholders to benefit from carbon markets. Participatory training and engagement of vulnerable groups should be the focus of NGOs. Research institutions are encouraged to experiment with context-specific climate-smart agriculture models and create resilience indicators. Smallholder farmers are advised to practice integrated farming methods, to organize themselves into groups and share their knowledge and experience so as to increase their capacity to respond collectively.
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Mukisa, (2026) Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices and Resilience to Climate Variability of Smallholder Farmers. A Case of “From Climate Victims to Climate Heroes” Project in Omoro District