Browsing by Author "Richard Musebe"

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    Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change among Smallholder Farmers’ in Busia County, Kenya
    (IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 2017-11-30) Agnes Mugure Sorre; Alice Kurgat; Richard Musebe; Benard Sorre
    This paper emanates from a study that was carried out to assess smallholder farmers’ adaptive capacity to climate change effects in Busia County. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from 376 respondents selected using multistage and simple random sampling techniques. Six determinants (financial, social, knowledge and information, institutions and flexible decision making) of adaptive capacity to climate change were assessed using a five point Likert scale. Findings indicated a moderate (2.65) adaptive capacity among smallholder farmers in Busia County. Low adaptive capacity was indicated in financial/economic resources (2.4), but moderate in knowledge/information (2.5), social (2.8), technology and innovation (2.7), institutional (2.8) and informed farming decision making resources. Therefore, low financial and economic resources limit ability to plan, prepare for, facilitate and implement adaptation measures. This paper recommends that development and climate change efforts should focus on climate change awareness and diversification for both on-farm and off-farm livelihood activities.
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    Farmer-Led Seed Enterprise Initiatives to Access Certified Seed for Traditional African Vegetables and its Effect on Incomes in Tanzania
    (International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 2016-02-01) Srinivasulu Rajendrana; Victor Afari-Sefa; Daniel Kimani Karanja; Richard Musebe; Dannie Romneye; Magesa A. Makaranga; Silvest Samalig; Radegunda Francis Kessyh
    Farmers need access to certified seed stocks for efficient production of traditional African vegetable seed. However, access to quality certified seed is constrained by several factors. Primary data from four selected regions of Tanzania was analyzed to examine the causal linkages among traditional African vegetable farmers’ decisions to participate in farmer-led seed enterprises and their access to quality certified seeds. The effect of farmers’ access to certified traditional African vegetable seed on revenue generated from their seed sales in the study locale was assessed. This study concludes that farmers’ revenue from traditional vegetable seed sales is positively and significantly influenced by access to certified seed. Indeed, access to certified seed can be increased, if farmers participate in farmer-led seed enterprises, and if they have more frequent contact with village extensionists. Relevant policy actions and recommendations for improving farmer-led seed enterprises are offered