Publications by authors named "Kelvin Kalala"
Article Synopsis
- Sustainable agricultural practices, especially conservation agriculture, have been slow to adopt in southern Africa despite being promoted for nearly 30 years, prompting a need to explore behavioral factors influencing this trend.
- Research in Zambia reveals that a small percentage of smallholders (12% impatient and 18% risk averse) exhibit traits that negatively affect their adoption of various conservation methods.
- The study indicates that impatience and risk aversion lead to lower likelihoods and intensity of adopting practices like minimum tillage and mulching, suggesting the need for risk management tools, such as crop yield insurance, to encourage sustainable farming practices.
